Some of these destinations could be considered to be in the Northwest
US. The Southwestern US is a big place and you're making it larger by
inclusion , how many days were you planning on being here?
Peter Lacus wrote:
Hello friends,
I've been quite busy for some time so I was not very visible on the
list (still about 20k messages to go). In the meantime I spent quite
some time planning my trip to the southwestern parts of the USA. As
this will be my first trip to the USA I welcome any suggestions
regarding:
1. destinations: Yosemite (El Capitan), Bryce, Zion (Angels Landing)
and San Francisco are must see for me. I'd like to see also Grand
Canyon and historical Route 66 if time allows. Las Vegas is also on
the route, but generally I don't like big cities. Ann San also
suggested Arches and Monument Valley IIRC. All this should be done
within 3 weeks. Do you think it's feasible? Any other must see places,
scenic roads, view/photo points?
2. accomodation: in the national parks I will prefer to stay close to
the nature so camping is a natural choice for me. Do you have any
preferences regarding the campgrounds in the above-mentioned national
parks? Also are there any rest places around the roads?
3. food: I saw a documentary about bears breaking windows on parked
cars searching for food. So I need a suggestion how to prevent bears
damage our (rented) car and don't stay hungry at the same time. Is it
possible to buy or at least safely store food inside a national park?
If not, where?
Some facts: I will arrive on 15th September together with my colleague
who is also (lurking) on the List. I will bring my MX and some of my
beloved Pentax glass (M28/3.5, M50/1.4, M75-150/4) with me. Last days
of our trip (Oct 3rd-5th) we plan to stay in San Francisco - what
about a nice little PDML meeting there? ;-)
Bedo.
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When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
- Re: Southwest suggestions P. J. Alling
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