2019 Shaping up to be our biggest travel year yet.

[rp53]

Originally Posted by JohnD10

We usually don't plan out that far unless it is a special event (ie.- camping rally)...

Most of the time a week or two after we decide to go...we go!

unfortunately for us in our part of the country if you wait to reserve a week or two out your going to be sitting at home, an example in december i booked our fav. site at a state park near us. first weekend i could get was in august

[koller1509]

We are planning a 16 day trip in June or July from PA to Salt Lake City Utah and back with stops in Moab and Pikes Peak. (4100 miles)

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by AbdRahim

Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire and NY. Summer's are short, too short.

Planning any time in the Mitten,,, check out the State Parks !!!
Check out the MICHIGAN DNR Web Site,,, Maps and all the Info you could ask for !!! Even photos of each camp site,,, and size of each site !!!
Camp sites in Michigan State Parks run around 26 to 30 $ Per night !!!

[JohnD10]

Originally Posted by rp53

unfortunately for us in our part of the country if you wait to reserve a week or two out your going to be sitting at home, an example in december i booked our fav. site at a state park near us. first weekend i could get was in august

When I lived in Colorado (the last 26 years) I used to think that was the case.

But in reality, that was true only on holiday weekends and at state parks.

I've always been able to find a place to go with the camper with one or two days notice.

And if you are willing to go on weekdays instead of weekends...no problems at all!

[kholmes]

Spending the first 3 and a half months in Arizona. Feel fortunate that we are able to do this trip 2 yrs running. Will spend some weekends camping locally in Saskatchewan throughout summer and fall. Wife retired last January but I'm still putting in time. Enjoy your trips and be safe.

[rp53]

Originally Posted by JohnD10

When I lived in Colorado (the last 26 years) I used to think that was the case.

But in reality, that was true only on holiday weekends and at state parks.

I've always been able to find a place to go with the camper with one or two days notice.

And if you are willing to go on weekdays instead of weekends...no problems at all!

this is true to a certain extent, however we are not retired so its weekends for us and we are spoiled with the state parks in Tn. the private campgrounds are few and far between and those are KOA type campgrounds that we have no interest in staying at (we have no kids) There is Anchor Down that lots of people seem to love, but it doesn't have many trees and is very pricey also long wait for a res.

[lablover]

This will be our 3rd big trip in 4 years. Headed from NC to Yosemite(only place reserved so far) for 3 months plus, starting in mid April. Hope to camp in the Smokies, Palo Duro SP in Tx., Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP then Yosemite and up to Redwoods. From there we will spend some time in Oregon before going to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and maybe NM before heading back. Can't wait. Last year we moved, so didn't get to camp much.

[Chief T]

This our 3rd year with the TT and hoped to go out for a total of 3 weeks. The other day my doctor tells me I have osteoarthritis with bone spurs. Need to see what options I have. Hopefully surgery is not required.

Safe and happy travels

[AbdRahim]

Originally Posted by koller1509

We are planning a 16 day trip in June or July from PA to Salt Lake City Utah and back with stops in Moab and Pikes Peak. (4100 miles) Attachment 194062

Wow You are really moving. I will still be at my second location when you get home. It would take me all summer to do that. I must be getting older?, no - takes a while longer to confirm the smell of the roses? That's it! [emoji41]

[AbdRahim]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Planning any time in the Mitten,,, check out the State Parks !!!

Check out the MICHIGAN DNR Web Site,,, Maps and all the Info you could ask for !!! Even photos of each camp site,,, and size of each site !!!

Camp sites in Michigan State Parks run around 26 to 30 $ Per night !!!

Quite a site. Certainly lots of places to choose from. I usually stay in private campgrounds with full hookups, but not opposed to a night or two in a state facility. The scenery they offer is fantastic. I will have to return to MI as There is a lot there. Planning to drive from Western centra like to the top and over the Big bridge (I would butcher the spelling without looking it up), if possible, perhaps check out the Dunes.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by AbdRahim

Quite a site. Certainly lots of places to choose from. I usually stay in private campgrounds with full hookups, but not opposed to a night or two in a state facility. The scenery they offer is fantastic. I will have to return to MI as There is a lot there. Planning to drive from Western centra like to the top and over the Big bridge (I would butcher the spelling without looking it up), if possible, perhaps check out the Dunes.

Just call it Big Mac !!!

[JohnD10]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Just call it Big Mac !!!

Took this of Big Mac back in the 90's (film, not digital) from the Mackinac Island ferry...

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by JohnD10

Took this of Big Mac back in the 90's (film, not digital) from the Mackinac Island ferry...

Looks like you were a long way away from Big Mac ???

[JohnD10]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Looks like you were a long way away from Big Mac ???

Don't remember what lens I had on my camera when I took that...

Was either a Canon A1 or F1 with a 28mm or 50mm lens.

The ferry was going back to Mackinac City.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by JohnD10

Don't remember what lens I had on my camera when I took that...

Was either a Canon A1 or F1 with a 28mm or 50mm lens.

The ferry was going back to Mackinac City.

That is one pretty fast Ferry hey ???
We were on top one day when it was trying to rain,,,
Very chili ride !!!

[Beachbourbon]

Originally Posted by Villagerjjm

That southwest trip sounds pretty good! I live 1 hour west of Orlando and I figured if I was going to do it, it would take me 8 days to get to Phoenix with just over night stops all the way there, and 8 days back from there. That's 16 days of travel which leave only 8 days to see the sights if I was only going for 24 days. I thought that planning a 6 week trip was more feasible for sight seeing.

Why 8 days to Phoenix? It takes us 2 days from San Diego to Dallas which is halfway across the county. I ask because we will go from San Diego to Houston to New Orleans to Orlando next summer on part of our trip, and I want to make sure I have my timing correct.

[Beachbourbon]

Last weekend - Santee lakes outside San Diego
3/2019 Agua Caliente hot springs in a secret corner of San Diego county
5/2019 (memorial day) Malibu beach
7/2019 - 8/2019 six week journey- Houston,
New Orleans,
fort Pickens,
st George island,
Orlando at a friends property,
Jekyll island,
James island county park, Charleston, SC
Cedar island
Ocracoke
Frisco
Oregon inlet
Assateague island
NYC / New Jersey
Martha’s Vineyard
Niagra falls,
Cincinnati visiting relatives

[timfromma]

I budget 700 miles per day when towing the camper. I use that figure when calculating travel times

[Beachbourbon]

Originally Posted by timfromma

I budget 700 miles per day when towing the camper. I use that figure when calculating travel times

Ok, but since the USA is approximately 2600 miles coast to coast, I’m still not understanding your math. By your numbers you should be in Phoenix in 3 days

[timfromma]

Im not the guy going to Phoenix.