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Hi,
I stay in bay area, CA. Christmas vacations usually comes with a shut down in my husband's office. 10 days in all thru New year. But last yr it was raining like crazy. Our trip to LA/San Diego had to cancel due to land slides there and we ended up doing 1 day trips around here.
But is there any offbeat places to go in winter, where winter rains do not affect that much.
Am I asking for too much ?
Summer Lake Hot Springs and stay in a vintage airstream trailer would be my vote!Quote:
Hi, I stay in bay area, CA. Christmas vacations usually comes with a shut down in my husband's office. 10 days in all thru New year. But last yr it was raining like crazy. Our trip to LA/San Diego had to cancel due to land slides there and we ended up doing 1 day trips around here.
But is there any offbeat places to go in winter, where winter rains do not affect that much.
We have assembled some other ideas here.
If you go to Death Valley, you might also make it a "themed" trip and see the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park down by El Centro too.
Or, I love San Antonio at Christmas-time! It's not THAT far!
Where is San Antonio?
I wanted to camp in death Valley. Won't it be too cold then?
Nights will get cold, yes. But it's tolerable. I should probably add that I REALLY like cold weather...
I meant San Antonio, Texas. It's a GREAT winter destination.
Bob, I cannot believe you forgot about the city that is a oven in the summer, and what is the equivilent to spring for the rest of the country in Winter?!?! Phoenix, AZ is also a pretty nice place to visit.... but personally, I like snow... So I am traveling to Wenatchee, Washington this winter (and I hope they get some snow this year. Last winter was minimal).
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I am pretty much fine with cold, but how cold? I mean, its a kinda god forsaken place, ain't it? If we ever need help of any sort? Also, a 4wd would do there, right? Guess, we cannot see much with a 2wd...
Death Valley blooms every winter and spring. This year was a little extra special, but take a look at these images -- does this really look like a forsaken place to you?http://www.roadtripamerica.com/Getti...dflowers01.jpgQuote:
I mean, its a kinda god forsaken place, ain't it? If we ever need help of any sort? Also, a 4wd would do there, right? Guess, we cannot see much with a 2wd...
Plus, although 4-WD can be helpful, 99% of the thousands of visitors who come every winter use only 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Mark
The park service reports that the overnight lows in Death Valley National Park are about (average) 38 or 39 degrees F in December and January, the two coldest months. That's pretty chilly, but manageable, as long as you plan for it. Bob
I did not know that Death Valley blooms in winter. I've been wanting to go to Death Valley the day I came to know of it. By God forsaken, I really meant, less access to gas, food, etc, not life in the park. Sorry for not making myself clear.
Bob,
I think that kinda clarifies. Think I can make it this winter.
Then you are in for a treat. There is a five-star resort (in the park) near the main camping grounds at Furnace Creek. The bar serves one of my favorite kinds of single malt whiskey and the truffles baked by the staff baker may be the best I have ever tried (anywhere in the world). Here is an article about the Inn. Plus, there is a very good museum down at the Furnace Creek ranch and a pretty good cafe there as well. The Chevron gas station is always worth a chuckle -- fuel prices are in excess of $3.00 per gallon right now.Quote:
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