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08-15-2018, 08:17 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread I-10 E @ Night in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

That's good to know. :-) However you should keep in mind that if you intend to get on the road by 9am the latest every day, you would have already...

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08-14-2018, 06:14 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread I-10 E @ Night in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! Interstates are built to safe standards and night driving alone should not present a problem, as long as...

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08-13-2018, 02:06 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread First Time east to west coast in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! With 6-8 weeks and a trip that takes you across the country and back you will literally have a choice of...

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08-11-2018, 02:52 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

And even crazier, there is speculation that I-11 would be developed along a brand new corridor on the eastern side of the Las Vegas valley. I...

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08-11-2018, 02:48 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread Time to get out of Yosemite! in RoadTrip Field Reports

Latest information: Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m. after being closed since July...

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08-11-2018, 01:09 PM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

Yes, it is interesting that Google Maps had it so quickly. On the morning of the 9th there was indication of I-11 past the US-93 anywhere -- but it...

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08-11-2018, 11:47 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread Spring in the Mid-South in RoadTrip Field Reports

Always great to follow along with a great roadtripper! mark

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08-11-2018, 11:28 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

Vegas Golden Knights Cheerleaders getting ready to cheer for the ribbon cutting The "hot" t-shirt look of the day

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08-11-2018, 11:17 AM

Mark Sedenquist replied to a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

This is the overpass for the mountain sheep. Several RTC folks have seen them using it. And that slope behind is where we saw three sheep watching...

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08-11-2018, 09:59 AM

Mark Sedenquist started a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

There has been much talk about the opening of the first brand new Interstate Highway since 1992 on the news. Megan and I attended the grand opening...

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08-10-2018, 06:07 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Miami to Oklahoma in Spring RoadTrips

Like Donna, I was going to suggest you get yourself an atlas of the US. If you were to order a Rand McNally (there is none better!) via the link at...

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08-10-2018, 05:18 PM

Lifemagician replied to a thread Los Angeles to the East and North hoping to see some Fall color's. in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Keith, check ouit Kearney, with the covered bridge over I-80 nearby. A neat little town, and the bridge was interesting, giving a history of the...

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08-10-2018, 01:49 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Los Angeles to the East and North hoping to see some Fall color's. in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Estes park ? Nice little town for visiting the Bear Lake area of Rocky mountain NP. If the weather permits you could drive across the Trail Ridge...

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08-10-2018, 09:48 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Bucket List road trip, need advice please in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

I believe there is a Best western in Chinle AZ which is close to a full day on the road from the caverns and you could take a peak at Canyon De...

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08-10-2018, 12:46 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Bucket List road trip, need advice please in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! From Carlsbad caverns to Page, it will take 12 to 13 hours of travel to cover the distance. Take no notice...

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08-09-2018, 11:25 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Road trip across America from Chicago to Pacific Northwest, down coast, return south in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

The trip would be best done In September as winter can come early to places like Yellowstone and Yosemite. It would make more sense to go from...

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08-09-2018, 11:15 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Cross Country Road Trip! NJ - SF, CA in Planning Summer RoadTrips

You can't visit those places while staying in Moab and it would be pointless heading towards SF each day and turning around to go back to Moab. Have...

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08-09-2018, 02:31 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Cross Country Road Trip! NJ - SF, CA in Planning Summer RoadTrips

As has been said, plan for 3 days to Denver and then spend the evening and following morning with your friends before heading to Moab, it will be...

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08-07-2018, 11:48 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread My First Road Trip from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada!!! in Going to Las Vegas!

Two nights, you need at least 2.5 days. ;-) A combination of both. You should certainly carry paper maps for route planning and so you have a...

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08-07-2018, 09:18 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread 7 day Utah National Parks Road Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

If it were me I would consider a visit the North rim and trade off Monument valley. You could go from SLC > Zion >GC>Bryce>CR>Arches and perhaps...

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08-07-2018, 08:48 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread My First Road Trip from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada!!! in Going to Las Vegas!

Not quite right. ;-) I am unfamiliar with lodging between Limon and Aurora and is the reason I said 'absolute limit'.

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08-07-2018, 08:32 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Driving from San Fransisco to Florissant, CO in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Travelling during December means you could see winter storms anywhere and you won't know until near the time of departure. I think it will be a more...

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08-07-2018, 01:30 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread My First Road Trip from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada!!! in Going to Las Vegas!

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! This trip would be regarded as unsafe to a professional truck driver with only one overnight stop and would...

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08-07-2018, 01:13 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Driving from San Fransisco to Florissant, CO in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Moab UT would make a nice stop on route with maybe time to visit Arches NP. I'm not sure if SLC is a must see destination for you, but I'll just...

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