2 weeks off, where would you go?

[Larry C]

These are all great ideas. 2 weeks in the Keys would be plush - but not until this winter.

Mountains is probably more likely if I do this in September. Hopefully some places will be more pleasant since we'd be past the summer vacation season.

Do you find the TD more enjoyable on a trip moving place to place rather than just sitting around? Seems like the big type camper is more for parking and sitting than the TD.

Adirondaks of NY. More mountains, lakes and rivers than you can imagine, and the best month of the year. If you want suggestions, let me know. With a TD you could move every couple days easily. There are dozens of state parks in the Adirondaks



Larry C

[Mojave Bob]

Smokey Mountains (the quiet side by Cheyenne), cruise the Blue Ridge and visit the Biltmore. Then head north for a few days to the Hocking Hills in Ohio.

[mikeschn]

If it were me I'd head for South Carolina. But since you are already there, you might want to consider heading for Pennsylvania or Ohio or even New York. I like the finger lakes region of NY.

Mike...

[jandmz]

We enjoyed the Red River Gorge in east central Kentucky. We camped at the state park campground at Natural Bridge State Park, and spent most of our time across the parkway in the less touristy Daniel Boone National Forest. The natural stone arches (especially Princess Arch and Gray's Arch) are spectacular.

It may be a bit hot this time of the year. We spent four days in October last year, had a great time, and it wasn't enough time.

It's only about 50 miles east of Lexington, KY.

[Larry C]

If it were me I'd head for South Carolina. But since you are already there, you might want to consider heading for Pennsylvania or Ohio or even New York. I like the finger lakes region of NY.

Mike...

Wow! what was I thinking, I suggested the Adirondaks because you mentioned mountains, but you could also include the Finger Lakes Region. Lots to see and do here. Rolling hills, lakes, wine trail, museums, etc. Parks are everywhere, and September has great weather. I guess I may be a little biased...I live in the Finger Lakes Region.

Larry C

[toolman]

It seems to me a lot depends on what you consider a "vacation." If you love driving long distances, then the world is your oyster. I personally would not want to drive more than 200 miles in a day, set up camp and relax. Then you can see the sights in the area and move on for another few days.

I've got to tell you that the Blue Ridge Parkway is stunning to travel. Others have already pointed out some of the sights for the area, so no need to re-state them here. The wife and I traveled full time in a 40' 5th wheel and spend one summer in Cherokee, NC and truly love the area. Okay, that was 30 years ago and I'm sure things have changed greatly. I understand that there is a casino or casinos there now, that is not a relaxing thing for me.

http://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm

Enjoy your trip where ever you go.

Jerry

[mikeschn]

If it were me I'd head for South Carolina. But since you are already there, you might want to consider heading for Pennsylvania or Ohio or even New York. I like the finger lakes region of NY.

Mike...

Wow! what was I thinking, I suggested the Adirondaks because you mentioned mountains, but you could also include the Finger Lakes Region. Lots to see and do here. Rolling hills, lakes, wine trail, museums, etc. Parks are everywhere, and September has great weather. I guess I may be a little biased...I live in the Finger Lakes Region.

Larry C

Here's my preview of the finger lakes region!

http://www.mikenchell.com/Watkins_Glen_Photo_Album/

Mike...

[akula1]

I second the mountains of NC/ Tenn. I always do loops so I am always seeing something new. Never go in a straight line, explore.

[roadmaven]

If I were that lucky, this time of the year I'd head north where it's a little cooler. Specifically, I'd pick up US 2 on the north end of the Mackinac Bridge and take it west into the UP of Michigan (with a side trip up to Copper Harbor, MI), Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Beautiful region and one of my favorite regions to explore.

[Woodstramp]

Hot as it is....north. Personally, being a son of the south too, I'd cruise up that way because I've always heard the NE has some really beautiful country. NJ, NY, PA, and Maine. Go eat lobsters with folks that talk funny.

Also, if you have a GPS for the car and like unusual natural places you can find some really neat and unheard of places at www.geocaching.com if you can take the time to research. Just punch in the zip codes or town names of areas you might want to cruise by. Look for a particular type of geocache called "Earth caches". You will find more cool places you never heard of at that site. These will have descriptions to mull through for your research. You will have to join (free) and log in. Click on any geocache in the area of interest....the page will load....go down the page until you see a map...click "view larger map"....when google type map pops up look for the earthcache symbols (blue globes) Also look for "virtual" geocaches )little ghosts). Green boxes are regular geocaches.

If you like historical type places also look for regular geocache spots with historical attributes.

Also, install Googel Earth and scope out areas with photo icons enabled. I've found that folks tend to take a lot of pics (and upload to GE) where neat places exist. You'll usually see clusters of photo icons at these areas.

[Roly Nelson]

I'm with Pat B on his suggestion. If I had a 2 week vacation, I'll be damned if I would stick around within a 300 mile radius of my home town. One of the best roaming vacations the wife and I ever took, was exploring all of the beautiful lighthouses along the shores of lake Michigan and on up into the Upper peninsula of MI. At one point, we set up camp in the middle of lower Michigan and struck out during the day to the lighthouses on Lake Huron and the east coast of lake Michigan as well. My favorite light was Split Rock, the most photographed lighthouse in the world, located on the west coast of lake Superior, some miles north of Duluth Minn. Do a Google search, find places that interest you and break away from the familiar sights that are only a half day's drive from home.

I suppose it would be a waste of time trying to talk you into a speedy trip West to spend some time in Yosemite, CA, the most beautiful place in the US..........(just an old Californian's opinion). Happy travels and I'll be looking forward to your future post detailing your adventures.
Roly, the cross country TDer........30,000 miles and counting, Woo-Hoo.

[Mukilteo]

Slow, I know what you mean.
While I enjoy being single & don't plan to change from being single, some things are better with someone else with you.
But it's really important that the two people be on the same page. That is the hard part.