Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hey Doug. If you can check out Bottomless Lakes State Park just outside Roswell, NM. be really good for a geology lesson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 That map is super cute :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 You are bypassing TN. Is it me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 You are bypassing TN. Is it me? Yes Dave. It's you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 This looks like a wonderful trip - so nice to do it with your kids when they are young. Four cities/areas we love are New Orleans, San Antonio, San Diego and San Francisco. NO for the history, great museums, Preservation Hall for the jazz, and there are lovely self driving tours to take out through the plantations and bayous and the food is so much fun. San Antonio for the Alamo is basic but they have a River Walk that runs right through the heart of the city and there are museums and galleries at one end and restaurants etc all the way along. It make for a great couple of days just exploring a people friendly city. San Diego is great there is so much to see - zoo, Balboa Park are obvious but there's amazing history and entire neighbourhoods are being restored. There's an Old Town that's great to poke around through - plus you can go across to Coronado and out to Point Loma San Francisco - not only the City but up into the Napa Valley and wine country - lots of places for foodies to enjoy . And just for fun you have to go to the Ghirardelli Chocolate factory. If you're there in September they actually have a Chocolate festival! All four places have some really nice KOAs that are good for a week's stay. San Antonio and San Diego's KOA's are right at the bus stops and the public transit system makes it really easy to get around, especially San Diego. New Orleans is a little bit more out of the way but a really nice campground and near the river. San Francisco KOA is across the bridge but you can drive down to the ferry and take it across the harbour to spend the day in the City and you don't have to struggle with parking or anything and the downtown is very walkable. Oh and I second (third) the suggestion of the National Parks. The US national parks have some of the most stunning scenery in the world and they are pretty well maintained. Hope you have wonderful trip and please post about it along the way - no matter what you wind up naming it! This is all great information! I have New Orleans and San Fransisco on the list of plans. I guess I also have San Antonio on there, looking at my list-- we are staying a little outside of the city at a Thousand Trails/Outdoor World campground; otherwise, Texas is being grossly ignored in these plans. San Diego is the only one that is the odd-one out. We're going to Anaheim so that we can go to Disneyland, but I'm not sure where else we'll make it in southern California. Hey Doug. If you can check out Bottomless Lakes State Park just outside Roswell, NM. be really good for a geology lesson. Good suggestion. We are planning on stopping in Roswell because I want some weird roadside touristy alien experience. :) So that a good addition for filling out our time there. That map is super cute :) Thanks! It's HUGE! The box that it came in will make you shake your head, but I love the map. It's laminated so that my post its go on and come off easily AND so that we can take dry erase markers to the route. I'm a computer guy through and through, but it is really nice visualizing the route this way. You are bypassing TN. Is it me? Yes Dave. It's you. I mean, I didn't want to say it... But, the real reason is - we're "wasting" so much summer time in Florida that I need to run north as quickly as possible. I have camped (overnighted) in Tennessee before and can easily come back to it. So we're skipping it at the beginning of the trip. Right now, I do have us going to Memphis or maybe Knoxville come March of 2016. -- Current trip plan:http://www.rvparky.com/trip/5811140770660352 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 That state park near Roswell is also a campground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 You are bypassing TN. Is it me?Notice he does have Huntsville on the plans. Hmmm GG at Point Mallard in Decatur during that time?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Notice he does have Huntsville on the plans.Hmmm GG at Point Mallard in Decatur during that time??That would actually work, that's before their busy summer season, or where is he staying? Monte Sano, Space & Rocket Center? We could just go wherever they are camping? For once, I would have the 10 minute commute to a GG :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 That would actually work, that's before their busy summer season, or where is he staying? Monte Sano, Space & Rocket Center? We could just go wherever they are camping?For once, I would have the 10 minute commute to a GG :)According to Doug's plans no place has been chosen yet. So, Doug let us know when you have your Huntsville location chosen and we will all come find you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Lie Doug. It's safer that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 That would actually work, that's before their busy summer season, or where is he staying? Monte Sano, Space & Rocket Center? We could just go wherever they are camping? For once, I would have the 10 minute commute to a GG :) If we're there in March or earlier, it'll definitely be the Space & Rocket Center. I don't want the odd chance of snow and cooler weather up there. If we're there in April or later, it'll probably be Monte Sano. Though I get really crappy cell service up on the mountain for my work-purposes. I have worked from my cousin's house before when we were there. According to Doug's plans no place has been chosen yet.So, Doug let us know when you have your Huntsville location chosen and we will all come find you. We have the location chosen- it's the timing that I'm not positive about. Lie Doug. It's safer that way. ^^^ I actually laughed out loud at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Don't worry, Doug. The last guy that the Alabama and Tennessee Fiends pounced on is doing quite well. Word is he may actually be discharged sometime this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just an FYI, the week you have "penciled in" for Huntsville is spring break week. The county and both cities (Huntsville and Madison) have been aligning their breaks lately so that means spring break camps at the Space and Rocket Center that week as well as at other local places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Saw this on Pinterest and thought of you: http://www.doityourselfrv.com/10-things-wish-knew-full-time-rving-across-country/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just an FYI, the week you have "penciled in" for Huntsville is spring break week. The county and both cities (Huntsville and Madison) have been aligning their breaks lately so that means spring break camps at the Space and Rocket Center that week as well as at other local places. On the bright-side, everything is in flux right now. :) And, other than needing space to park the camper- we've been there/done that at the Space and Rocket Center. Saw this on Pinterest and thought of you: http://www.doityourselfrv.com/10-things-wish-knew-full-time-rving-across-country/ That was a really cute article! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michele j 9 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can't wait to read about your adventure. My husband & I are hoping to do the same thing someday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I rearranged the route to try and pickup some warmer weather for some of the national parks out west. I was able to pickup Crater NP like TCD suggested. And, it still let's us be in Clermont for 3 weeks just prior to our AP expiring. I did just notice that we are supposed to be switching campgrounds on July 4, 2016- so I'll have to adjust that a bit. I welcome all input still - there are a lot of places that I just don't know what is there or around. Spreadsheet of stops, attractions, and whatnot - I even added average highs/lows for the destinations that I could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Are you planning on hitting southwest Utah? Zion, Bryce, etc? I wouldn't want to miss that. Also, I see you are planning a week in Lafayette, LA. Have you been before? Lafayette is my absolute FAVORITE city in the US to dine in. And I'm talking back in the day when I ate anything and everything. In fact, if I got back to Lafayette today....I'd eat anything and everything. It's worth it. If you don't know where to eat, I'll give you some suggestions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have 2 weeks planned for Utah, but I'm not really sure what we'll see. The one weekend is for Salt Lake City and the other was a weekend on the way to the next destination. I'll need to lookup Zion, Bryce, etc. As for Lafayette, I've never been. My work has opened an office there and I was going to go hang out with the team. Otherwise, I've got no idea what is there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I can't wait to read about your adventure. My husband & I are hoping to do the same thing someday. And- thanks! I've started a blog but haven't really entered anything of value to it. I'll share it soon, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow! It's neat seeing it plotted out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow! It's neat seeing it plotted out! I'm loving the rvparky.com trip planner! It's not the guy's main focus, but he built a really useful tool. I have some enhancements that I think could make it a tool on its own, but I doubt he wants to put the work into it. I just wish I had the time, I can see the whole site that would be useful for me (and hopefully others). Making this image was some work, though- since his window is a fairly small fixed size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow that's a fantastic trip - saw you're going to Zion - National Park is stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I am not a fan of Yakima Washington. The few time I have been there I found it an unpleasant little town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow, what an unbelievable experience for you and your family. You are doing something that so many (me, included) would love to do.I wish I could help you, but I only know the Northeast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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