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04-17-2019, 01:33 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Hey Rick, I'm glad you are enjoying it ! I was going to mention your book in a summary at the end of this report as I was lucky enough to get a...

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04-17-2019, 01:17 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Atlanta to Los Angeles in July in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It makes more sense now to allow an extra day and take it a bit easier and spend a little time enjoying a break and seeing a couple of sights. The...

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04-16-2019, 09:51 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Day 10. February 26th. We woke to a glorious morning in Pancho Villa State park which is located in the New Mexico town of Columbus. Camp Furlong...

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04-16-2019, 01:30 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition. Tioga Pass Prognosticator No:27. Spring opening. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

Ploughing hasn't begun as yet as fresh snow falls on the pass and a winter weather warning is issued. Looks like it's going to be a late one !

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04-16-2019, 01:23 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Atlanta to Los Angeles in July in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It's great to be travelling with your sons ! If you could spare at least one extra day it would make it much more enjoyable for everyone and give you...

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04-15-2019, 01:55 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Traveling from Tampa to Reno in August - Need advice from Vegas to Reno on 95 in Going to Las Vegas!

Hello and welcome to RTA ! Can I ask what you mean by "Straight thru" ? I understand it means no sight seeing, but how much time are you...

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04-15-2019, 01:48 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Yeah, 4WD would of been nice! Although the road doesn't look too bad in the pictures it was pulling us about a bit in some parts what with the...

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04-14-2019, 11:28 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Ambitious Canada/US roadtrip! in Planning Summer RoadTrips

The Beartooth is an amazing drive and well worth it. You will also get to see other areas of Yellowstone on the way in like the Lamar Valley and...

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04-14-2019, 11:18 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Eastward bound road trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It sounds like you enjoy visiting the City's, but rewinding a bit to the start of your trip in the west, there are some amazing scenic wonders to...

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04-14-2019, 01:54 AM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Aussies on Road trip from San Francisco to NY and Nashville to LA in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Most automobile clubs worldwide have a reciprocal arrangement for travellers. The out of the way places you can learn about when you are chatting...

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04-13-2019, 09:55 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Aussies on Road trip from San Francisco to NY and Nashville to LA in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Dave, since this is not your first trip to the US, I wonder if you are aware that your automobile club (RACV, NRMA etc.) membership will give you...

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04-13-2019, 05:32 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Eastward bound road trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Be aware that this road, at 14000ft. can be closed at any moment by blizzards. Even when you are told it is open, you might be half way up the...

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04-12-2019, 08:14 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread When things don 't go as you envisage - my 2018 trip. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Yup, it is vice versa! :-) My next destination was also by the Canadian border. I headed to Maine, and the northern terminus of US-1. On...

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04-12-2019, 09:31 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition. Tioga Pass Prognosticator No:27. Spring opening. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

The ploughing effort usually gets underway around April 15th each year, just a few days from now. It looks like they have a heck of a lot of work...

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04-12-2019, 05:46 AM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Alaska circuit - itinerary advice please! in Planning Summer RoadTrips

If the flight was possible on day 18, and this is a free day, or if day 18 turns out to be a free day, it would be ideal to use it to take a trip to...

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04-12-2019, 01:45 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Day 9 cont.. The Apache pass road to Fort Bowie was a bit slick on top but generally in good shape. As we got nearer the Fort parking area the...

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04-11-2019, 03:04 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Thanks Keith. It's nice to go through the photos and notes I made when I get a bit of time. When we got home we 'hit the ground running' so this...

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04-11-2019, 01:25 AM

keithg replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Great to see you didn't miss the chance of tasting there ice cream :-) . We are loving your report. Real cowboy area. Certainly giving us a lot of...

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04-10-2019, 01:19 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread How hot is too hot to sleep in your car? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

You can get an idea of what the average weather looks like for the time of year by looking at sites such as wunderground.com but it has no bearing on...

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04-09-2019, 09:16 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Wild west adventures. LA to Big Bend and back. in RoadTrip Field Reports

Day 9. February 25th. After our relatively relaxed day yesterday we are up at 7am this morning looking forward to the day ahead. After a coffee we...

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04-09-2019, 12:59 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Trip from Reno, Nevada to Las Vegas taking Highway 95. Any tips? concerns? comments? in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hi Tim and welcome to RTA ! Yeah, this trip was completed a long time ago. Have a great trip and if you have any questions you are welcome to...

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04-08-2019, 12:58 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Colorado road trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Are you considering buying one or do you mean to hire ?

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04-08-2019, 06:17 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread First Road Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

If the Tioga pass were open I would use that to cross the mountains and stay in Bishop and then go across Death valley to Vegas. However it is...

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04-08-2019, 01:33 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Dallas to San Francisco- April 2019- 4 days Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Santa Jon doesn't look to have much in the way of lodgings but you need to get a little further than Amarillo. Vega TX has a couple of lodging...

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04-07-2019, 02:52 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Dallas to San Francisco- April 2019- 4 days Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! I think you are underestimating drive times and/or distance of the trip. The route you have chosen would...

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04-07-2019, 09:16 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Quick run from LA to Seattle in Spring RoadTrips

Is this quite a new vehicle with all servicing up to date ? Collecting a car that's new to you and one that your not that familiar with (?) means...

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04-07-2019, 09:07 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread First Road Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! It looks as though you are underestimating the size of the USA and how many miles you have to cover. You...

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04-05-2019, 05:40 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Las Vegas to Memphis to Los Angeles in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

That way I have stumbled upon some of the most memorable places, just because a local recommended it. All I do is ask where they would go to get...

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04-05-2019, 03:11 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a poll Competition. Tioga Pass Prognosticator No:27. Spring opening. in Memorable Breakdowns & Back Roads

The April 1st snow pack report is in and it stands at 176% of average. That's the 3rd highest amount since 1984 and only 2% down on the joint highest...

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