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08-13-2020, 08:02 PM

glc replied to a thread Central New Jersey to Nashville in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Most direct and actually fastest from Princeton is I-295 across Scudders Falls to Langhorne, US-1 to the PA TPK to Carlisle, US-11 to I-81 to I-40. ...

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08-13-2020, 02:46 PM

glc replied to a thread Central New Jersey to Nashville in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It really depends exactly where in central NJ - regardless, go how you feel best to the Harrisburg area to pick up I-81 to I-40. The 2 best options...

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08-12-2020, 01:50 PM

glc replied to a thread Highway 299 in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

No, you definitely do NOT want to take CA-36! This sign is just west of I-5: I have driven this road in my F-150, it took about 4 hours, and...

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08-11-2020, 01:43 PM

glc replied to a thread Hwy 93 from Vegas to Montana in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I would stick to the Interstates. US-93/NV-318 only saves you about 60 miles, it's just as mountainous, it does not save time, and there are a lot...

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08-09-2020, 04:27 PM

glc replied to a thread Yellowstone Estes Park Northern Grand Canyon early October in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Welcome back! Where are you leaving from and where are you returning to? Is a week 5, 7, or 9 days?

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08-08-2020, 10:41 AM

glc replied to a thread Driving solo from LA to Columbus, Ohio in Planning Summer RoadTrips

There is almost nothing between OKC and Tulsa, plus it's a toll road with very few exits. There is a Hampton Inn at the Stroud exit, everything else...

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08-07-2020, 06:00 PM

glc replied to a thread Driving solo from LA to Columbus, Ohio in Planning Summer RoadTrips

That drive is about 2250 miles, which can be done easily in five 450 mile days. If you drive the speed limit, don't encounter significant delays,...

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08-06-2020, 11:26 AM

glc replied to a thread Advice Please - Deleware to San Francisco! in Planning Summer RoadTrips

If taking the Bay Bridge, there are 3 options to get to I-70: I-97 to I-695 I-97 to MD-100 to US-29 I-97 to MD-32 They all look about the...

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08-06-2020, 07:27 AM

glc replied to a thread Syracuse NY to Santa Barbara CA in Nov in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

I agree with Michael's suggestion. However, just before you leave, you need to check weather and conditions on I-90 between Syracuse and Cleveland. ...

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08-04-2020, 05:59 PM

glc replied to a thread Michigan to California zigzagging across a number of states in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Actually Mendocino to SF uses CA-1, not US-101. It's going to take a lot longer than 3 hours. Make sure you stop at the Point Arena Lighthouse. ...

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08-03-2020, 06:28 PM

glc replied to a thread Road trip to Washington DC from Minneapolis in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Donna, refer to post #8. U-Haul sells something that's inexpensive that will tie your phone into the truck FM radio.

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07-31-2020, 06:55 PM

glc replied to a thread Knoxville to Yellowstone Family Trip in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Full size car from Alamo. Summary of Charges (all prices in USD) $492.00 Weekly Rate (1 x 492.00): $123.00 Extra Day Rate (3 x 41.00): $202.71...

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07-31-2020, 06:03 PM

glc replied to a thread Knoxville to Yellowstone Family Trip in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

There is no dropoff fee from either airport. If there were, it would be listed on the breakdown with the taxes, etc. See attached screenshot.

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07-31-2020, 01:39 PM

glc replied to a thread Knoxville to Yellowstone Family Trip in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

I just checked a 10 day rental in September from both TYS and BNA to SLC using the RTA search, rates are identical. Flights from SLC to TYS are...

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07-31-2020, 09:47 AM

glc replied to a thread Knoxville to Yellowstone Family Trip in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Knoxville has enough scheduled service and car rental options that you wouldn't have to leave your car in Nashville for 10 days.

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07-27-2020, 10:18 AM

glc replied to a thread Road trip to Washington DC from Minneapolis in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Look what U-Haul sells! Scosche Universal Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit with FM Transmitter and 10-Watt USB Car Charger List price:$34.99 Price...

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07-26-2020, 07:09 AM

glc replied to a thread Road trip to Washington DC from Minneapolis in Planning Summer RoadTrips

If you are going to be driving a truck and a car, each driving solo, plan on 3 full days to avoid fatigue.

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07-25-2020, 08:37 PM

glc replied to a thread Road trip to Washington DC from Minneapolis in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Welcome to RTA! What are you using to make the move? Rental truck, car/truck, car/truck towing a trailer? I would recommend the following...

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07-25-2020, 05:49 PM

glc replied to a thread Kansas City to Providence in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I quoted cash tolls and license plate tolls where applicable, not EZ-Pass rates.

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07-25-2020, 08:04 AM

glc replied to a thread Kansas City to Providence in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Here are the distances and tolls for 3 different routes from Columbus to Providence: 1. Shortest: I-70/I-76/I-81/I-78/I-287/I-95: 725 miles,...

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07-23-2020, 09:27 AM

glc replied to a thread Where Am I? -- Volume IV in RoadTrip Field Reports

I think the mountain is Humphreys Peak, and you are at the Arizona Snowbowl? EDIT: You posted while I was still digging, Donna!

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07-22-2020, 02:55 PM

glc replied to a thread Family Trip Despite COVID in RoadTrip Field Reports

Can't they use your reservations?

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07-21-2020, 05:23 PM

glc replied to a thread Family Trip Despite COVID in RoadTrip Field Reports

They have a rest area in the San Rafael Swell area now? Last time I went through, it was just a wide spot on the shoulder with a porta-potty. Any...

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07-20-2020, 06:23 PM

glc replied to a thread SEA-Yellowstone-Deadwood-DN-SLC in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Personally, I would cut out the Black Hills completely, considering what Michael said. You would be getting there too close to the opening of the...

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07-20-2020, 12:53 PM

glc replied to a thread SEA-Yellowstone-Deadwood-DN-SLC in Planning Summer RoadTrips

The lowest prices I can find in the area for those dates is the Whitetail Creek Resort in Lead. I'd contact them now before they book out, it will...

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07-20-2020, 11:10 AM

glc replied to a thread SEA-Yellowstone-Deadwood-DN-SLC in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hotel prices will go up before the rally. Example - the Motel 6 in Rapid City is $72 a night right now, $82 on weekends. Regular price is $66. On...

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07-20-2020, 07:11 AM

glc replied to a thread California - Wyoming, Montana Meander in Planning Summer RoadTrips

The east entrance takes you in from Cody to Fishing Bridge. It's the northeast entrance that takes you over the Beartooth through Lamar Valley. ...

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07-19-2020, 07:49 PM

glc replied to a thread SEA-Yellowstone-Deadwood-DN-SLC in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Rapid City will have the best selection of hotels at reasonable prices. If you add another day you could go through the Badlands and go to Wall Drug.

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