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Update to the update:

EconoLodge at Osage Beach is now Schmitt's Creek, with new owners. Hopefully they will re-open the pool this coming season!

J Bruners is permanently closed., as is...

Throwing my hat in for July 8th, 8:00 am.



Donna

When I did the camping threads for RTA, a few years back, I did Oregon Trail as well. With that particular trail, I included quite a few of the still-visible portions of the trail, and historic...

Hello, former San Diego County person here. As you have noted, there are a number of ways to get where you want to go next. We used to tow a travel trailer as well, so I will try to give you the run...

One question that immediately came to mind: in what type of vehicle are you going to be traveling? Here's why I ask:

If you are driving a rented truck (i.e. U-Haul, Penske) or towing a rented...

KCMO has a ton of things to do, including the American Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Legoland Discovery Center, if it's a nice day there's always Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun...

Sad to say, the bread plant in Hutchinson closed a number of years ago.



Donna

In Hutchinson, KS, there's a fabulous air & space museum -- Cosmosphere -- nicely done. A few years back, they were the caretakers of the recovered command module for Apollo 13, among a lot of other...

Hwy 238 in Arizona is a rather lonely road. My parents chose to take it one time, towing their travel trailer. Then they had a tire issue. Fortunately, a young family stopped, and the man changed...

When traveling in winter, it is ALWAYS best to keep track of the weather before departure and then during. Have alternatives available, including the ability to sit it out and wait at a motel.
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If the weather is good, though, I'd take I-15 up to I-40, then at OKC find I-44 which takes you right into STL.


Donna

When my husband and I traveled up there, we crossed at Sumas, which was very easy (at the time; pre-9/11/01). We drove to Dawson Creek, then ALCAN the rest of the way to Delta Junction. There, we...

I hear ya on the "no snow driving experience" part, as I lived in San Diego for many years. Traveling in the winter was always an experience for us. One February, my husband and I helped our...

I'm sure the moderators have lists of Alaska road trips that are covered on this forum.

My husband and I, with our 2 daughters (then teens), trailered up to Fairbanks and return, about 20+ years...

I will add to what Michael has said. Some folks think that if they immediately head south, they will avoid snowy weather. All that does is add mileage and it may not even be necessary. So not only...

Carlsbad Caverns still requires reservations, according to the NPS website. You can call them at 877-444-6777, as there are no reservations at the park at all.


Donna

SWDave has it right on. I've been to Flagstaff in February, to find it cold but clear, but other years, snowy and cold. One year, it was cold and clear when we went up on Thursday afternoon, but...

I will second SWDave's suggestions for overnights. Van Horn is well-positioned, and there are any number of lodging choices.

Weather should NOT be an issue, but it does happen occasionally where...

Your post, and Michael's response, brought two thoughts to me.

First was RV Caravan tours. People owning RV's sign up to travel together, often to someplace that folks are more "exotic"....a trip...

Nov. 22nd, 8 am.

The other thing to realize about the North Rim: it is currently only open for day usage from now until November 30th. It is up at about 8000 ft elevation. They don't keep the roads open past that...

My mom was taken through that cave by a local guide, back before the cave had electricity added. She said it was PRETTY DARK, leading her to believe that story of Tom & Becky getting lost in the cave...

Hi, and welcome to RTA! I'm not sure what type of advice you're looking for, specifically. You seem to have a handle on what route you want to take. So a couple of things come to mind as general...

Another update to this thread:

OYO At The Lake (the former EconoLodge) is now an independent concern, Schmidt's Creek Inn. The old Quality Inn has been completely torn down. The land may/may not...

Hi!

My husband and I moved a year ago, and we've moved our kiddo as well. So some pieces of advice:

* Provide your own lock for the truck, but make sure it's a good one.

* Allow U-Haul to...