View Profile: Megan Edwards - The Great American RoadTrip Forum

06-13-2019, 01:59 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Need ideas Irvine, Ca to Nashville, Tennessee road trip with son in Planning Summer RoadTrips

As the posts above have mentioned, we really need much more to go on to be of meaningful help rather than throwing a list of thousands of options out...

3 replies | 268 view(s)

06-11-2019, 03:45 PM

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

Yeah Oatman and the drive over Sitgreave pass is pretty cool ! As I always say to Lezli, "When I say I will do a job I will do it. There is...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)

06-10-2019, 02:33 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread help with road trip from Phoenix to Rochester, MN in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! You could possibly make the trip in 3 days so having 6 days available is great and gives you time for some...

6 replies | 493 view(s)

06-10-2019, 09:51 AM

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

Day 18. March 6th. We had a great nights sleep, it was so peaceful and the temperature was just perfect. Although today will be our last day...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)

06-09-2019, 01:30 AM

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

Nothing has changed really. Perhaps they are referring to routine maintenance the same as other roads in the park that need repair after a winter...

58 replies | 4529 view(s)

06-08-2019, 10:28 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Boston to California in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! Ideally you should really take 5 nights and the best part of 6 days and that's what we would normally...

7 replies | 756 view(s)

06-07-2019, 12:01 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Full-timing (Vlog) with our dogs and 5th wheel! (a very long road trip) in RoadTrip Field Reports

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! This sounds like the start of an amazing journey and if you wish to update us from time to time with news of...

3 replies | 604 view(s)

06-07-2019, 01:43 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Summer road trip from San Diego to Outer Banks via Texas and the Deep South in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hi RushyBoy and welcome to the RTA forums ! They have 8 days to get there (including 2 day stay in Austin) and 9 days to get back is how I...

2 replies | 654 view(s)

06-06-2019, 09:52 AM

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

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! It's difficult to give advice when we are only seeing a part of the picture. For me an obvious choice would...

11 replies | 1278 view(s)

06-06-2019, 08:32 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Denver to Las Vegas 16 Nght Roadtrip in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! When you divide the mileage by the days it would suggest your trip is doable, but with so many stops you...

7 replies | 803 view(s)

06-05-2019, 03:28 PM

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

As my first prediction passes by I am going to throw another dart myself and predict that the pass will open on June 22nd at 8am. Dave.

58 replies | 4529 view(s)

06-05-2019, 10:38 AM

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

Day 17. March 5th I can understand the temptation to have a couple of days relaxing by the pool before flying home, and with just 2 more days...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)

06-04-2019, 01:13 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Road trip LA- Vegas - Grand canyon - Death valley - Yosemite - San Francisco - LA in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Welcome to the RTA forums and thanks for the kudos. I totally agree with the above, head to Grand canyon and then to Vegas, it will save you time...

5 replies | 705 view(s)

06-02-2019, 02:03 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Salt Lake City - Moab- Denver (first time in U.S.A) in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to the RTA forums ! You could possibly drive between the City's in a day, so having a week gives you time to explore a little,...

2 replies | 706 view(s)

06-02-2019, 12:16 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Utah stop between GTeton & Arches? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Flaming Gorge is lovely and it's a lovely route to drive. WY-530 down the west side of the Gorge is a pretty cool.

3 replies | 702 view(s)

06-01-2019, 11:09 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread First ever trip in an RV - Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Yosemite - Route guidance please in Planning Summer RoadTrips

That's good news, you want to enjoy Tioga pass and just wouldn't have the time if you were attempting to get into Yosemite valley. There is an RV...

40 replies | 3869 view(s)

06-01-2019, 07:10 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread First ever trip in an RV - Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Yosemite - Route guidance please in Planning Summer RoadTrips

You will find stores along the way. There's a Walmart just west of Hurricane, Family Dollar in Tonopah and local stores in Springdale and Lee Vining...

40 replies | 3869 view(s)

05-31-2019, 04:33 AM

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

This week saw the Yosemite and Mono county crews meet as they have plowed the entire pass to at least one lane wide. There remains a high risk...

58 replies | 4529 view(s)

05-31-2019, 04:24 AM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread WA to NV via BC, AB, MT, WY, UT in September and October in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

As you understand, weather is totally unpredictable so far in advance of your trip but Sept and Oct can be a lovely time of year to travel. It...

18 replies | 1484 view(s)

05-30-2019, 03:28 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Am I not thinking clearly?? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Hello and welcome to RTA ! I'm sorry to say that your thinking has been clouded by some electronic mapping program that has no idea of human needs...

14 replies | 1306 view(s)

05-30-2019, 03:49 AM

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

Day 16 cont.......... With 260 miles still to cover we have to make use of the Interstate, which is something I rarely do, but it's only 25 miles...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)

05-28-2019, 01:19 PM

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

Haha. I'm sure it's a term recognised globally. Unless the mother in law or vicar is in the vehicle then we say "Oh bother". ;-) The size and...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)

05-27-2019, 02:25 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread SoCal to Lexington KY in Planning Summer RoadTrips

You may find that the 'Advanced map' has better options for you where you can further limit the mileage off of your route for attractions and click...

10 replies | 1153 view(s)

05-27-2019, 02:08 PM

Southwest Dave replied to a thread Driving from California (SF), Ca. to Texas (McAllen) in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I was actually suggesting you get off the Interstate to explore and that there are other options. I have recently done the route described by Buck...

10 replies | 1157 view(s)

05-27-2019, 07:48 AM

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

Day 16. March 4th. Following a very good nights sleep we woke to a glorious morning at Lyman Lake. We took in the views from our campsite for the...

65 replies | 10010 view(s)