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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 06:56:23 AM
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In two years, we are planning a 3 month road trip around the U.S. We want to start getting a plan in place for it now so we can take our time preparing rather than trying to do it last minute.
Logistically, we aren't quite sure how we will work it all out yet. Most likely get a small RV or trailer. Which would be easier for me to work without my dh though? Small RV and tow our Jeep or pull a camper behind the Jeep or Suburban? I need to be able to do all the hook ups on my own as dh will be joining us on various parts of the trip.
What would be on your list of not to miss places? We're planning on outside of Oregon, Washington and Northern California since we live out here.
What do you love about your area that might not be in the state guides? Good hikes? Lesser known, but still rather fascinating historical sites? What touristy spots would say to just skip?
We are just starting to put together a list of possibilities and gathering information. We don't even have the route yet so everything is open. This is going to be a great adventure!
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 08:19:42 AM
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The Midwest is beautiful! The drive around each of the 5 great lakes is well worth the drive around them. The upper peninsula areas of WI and MI and stunning. Definitely a must see.
I envy your trip! Have tons of fun plotting it out, but leave wiggle room to add on places that you will be sure to hear of as you go.
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 08:42:15 AM
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If you are into history go to Sudbury, Massachusetts to Wayside Inn...very historical----look it up on the Internet......try to go during the fall when the leaves are turning color. Wayside Inn is where Longfellow stayed---I believe......I really am bad at history but I did work at the chapel as a ceremony coordinator.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 2:34:47 PM
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I vote for michigan too. It is beautiful ..and there is a wonderful campground 8 miles from me. clear lake. you should look it up....I am on the east side...
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 3:45:53 PM
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I'm going to be watching this one. My hubby and I have been talking about this very thing when we retire in the next couple to years. Just started looking at RVs, we think since its just the dog and us we are looking to go small.
I grew up in the LA area but have lived in North Carolina for over 30 years and I think we have a beautiful state with lots of natural beauty. The outer banks are amazing and you can even drive your off road vehicle on the beaches. Driving down the beach at sunrise is one I will never forget. The blue ridge mountains go through our state with lots of side trips for hiking, waterfalls and even some historical stops along the way. We have some nice museums in Raleigh and Charlotte, Old Salem in Winston Salem, and even a nice museum here in Gastonia that does some historical reenactments. Kings Mountain has a revolutionary war site and do reenactments also.
If you going to make it to North Carolina I would look at http://www.visitnc.com/.
Some things on my list are the Florida Keys, the gulf coast, Niagara Falls, Carlsbad Caverns, a museum in St Louis that has a 7 story slide, Montana, Wyoming and now the Great Lakes area.
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 7:45:44 PM
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In my experience, I believe the small RV would be more comfortable for a long trip because if you're tired and pull off at a "primitive" camp site, there's nothing to set up. Just turn on the lights and the stove- eat supper, bed down. Trailers can be a lot more complicated. Certainly more of a headache to back up.
If I were you, I would have my eye on Missouri for such a trip. You've got tons of fishing, tons of parks, natural caves for spelunking, places to go mushrooming, Branson for some "townie" fun. Lots of antiquing, quilting... Missouri is also the state known for having the most Civil War Battles due to it's diverse history (they supplied both union and confederate battalions under a Missouri flag.)
I guess you can tell I'm planning a trip there this year?? :D
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 07:07:44 AM
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Hi -
I'm in the Northeast part of PA, and I would highly recommend PA (of course)! We have the historic area of Philadelphia (Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, etc.) plus Gettysburg, and the PA Dutch/Amish farm country.
By the way - Beverly in MA - thanks for mentioning the Wayside Inn. My boyfriend's father built the water wheel on the grist mill there. We spend a day there last summer and enjoyed it so much.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 02:50:10 AM
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We have been fortunate enough to live in many places in the US and therefore, we have seen some cool places. Some that have made an impression on me are Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls, the headlands of the Mississippi River and Lake Tahoe. I know there are a thousand other special places still to discover - how exciting for you to be able to see some!!!
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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 08:45:16 AM
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If there was one place I would tell everyone not to miss.. it is The badlands of South Dakota....
Farmgirl Sister #2974
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