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04-07-2019, 10:27 PM
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Utah road trip
Hey guys, I'm getting ready to take my 6 month road trip in my 24' Dynamax. I wanna hit all the sights of Utah 1st, does anyone have any recommendations for a route and any tips? I have to do the mighty 5 and anything else you recommend.
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04-07-2019, 11:00 PM
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Are you coming from the North, East, South or West?
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04-07-2019, 11:28 PM
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A river float down the Colorado River from Glenn Canyon Dam to Lees ferry (no whitewater) Check in at Page AZ
Antelope Canyon (south side) just east of Page,AZ Take the tour from town, cheaper easier)
Flying tour of the south half of Lake Powell from the Page Airport. (better than Monument Valley)
Hike out to Horseshoe Bend just south of Page (1/2 mile hike) Google it
Dinner cruise on Lake Powell
Guided fishing trip at Lees Ferry (blue ribbon fishing)
Stop by the dinosaur museum in Big Water Utah 15 miles north of Page AZ
See the 64 million year old fossilized oyster beds near Cotton Wood Canyon 20 miles N of Page AZ.
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04-08-2019, 12:17 AM
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I'm flying into salt lake city to pick up the rv. Then staying at Hill AFB famcamp for three days. The the trip begins.
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04-08-2019, 07:38 AM
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I get a paper map (yes i am old-fashioned), and old and decide my route after i decide what i want to see. I will be in that area in early June after stops in Yellowstone and Tetons.
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04-08-2019, 07:53 AM
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Be aware July 24 is Pioneer Day in Utah and RV parks can be crowed.
Did you buy the RV there or are you renting it?
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04-09-2019, 12:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
Be aware July 24 is Pioneer Day in Utah and RV parks can be crowed.
Did you buy the RV there or are you renting it?
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I purchased my RV in Florida about 3 years ago. I live in Hawaii now and spend about 6 months traveling during the summer. I end up leaving it where ever my wife makes me come home. Hopefully I can find another indoor storage in the upper Northwest or maybe down a Florida. But I wanna spend a lot of time in Utah, Colorado and northwest this year. I'm playing with the notion of making a mad - to Florida in October to put it in storage but that still up in the air.
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04-09-2019, 02:47 PM
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If you'll be traveling between Capitol Reef National Park and Canyonlands National Park, consider going a bit out of the way to visit Goblin Valley State Park. The rock formations are incredibly unusual, highly entertaining and downright fun to wander among.
Enjoy your travels!
Mary
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04-09-2019, 02:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoC808
Hey guys, I'm getting ready to take my 6 month road trip in my 24' Dynamax. I wanna hit all the sights of Utah 1st, does anyone have any recommendations for a route and any tips? I have to do the mighty 5 and anything else you recommend.
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Look over this Link - http://www.irv2.com/forums/f59/utah-5-a-357429.html - Might just give you a few ideas,
Best of Luck,
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04-17-2019, 11:01 PM
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Living here in Utah I have my favorites.
1 zion is our favorite of the big 5. We stay about 15 miles from the gate in SpringDale. The virgin river RV resort in Virgin Utah. Its away from the busy of the park entrance. Lots to do in and out of the park specially in hiking trails. Hiking the narrows a must do.
2. Moab. The arches are a must see. You can spend several days in the arches part of Moab alone.
Consider a quick detour to Durango, CO from here. Take the Silverton -- Durango train trip.
Bewarn that both parks can be very hot in the summer.
3. Bryce is also very nice we stay at ruby inn. This park is not over stayed as the other 2 can be. Lots of good hiking and sights to take in.
Have fun.
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04-21-2019, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gazingm42
Living here in Utah I have my favorites.
1 zion is our favorite of the big 5. We stay about 15 miles from the gate in SpringDale. The virgin river RV resort in Virgin Utah. Its away from the busy of the park entrance. Lots to do in and out of the park specially in hiking trails. Hiking the narrows a must do.
2. Moab. The arches are a must see. You can spend several days in the arches part of Moab alone.
Consider a quick detour to Durango, CO from here. Take the Silverton -- Durango train trip.
Bewarn that both parks can be very hot in the summer.
3. Bryce is also very nice we stay at ruby inn. This park is not over stayed as the other 2 can be. Lots of good hiking and sights to take in.
Have fun.
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Thank you guys so much, I'm going to stay at Hill Air Force base fancamp for 3 days to check out my rig then head South to the parks. Thanks for the information on Zion that seems like the route I'll take.
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04-21-2019, 11:56 AM
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Have you heard of any boondocking areas near the parks?
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04-21-2019, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoC808
Have you heard of any boondocking areas near the parks?
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There are several however in the summer you will need the generator 24/7
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04-21-2019, 01:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguire
There are several however in the summer you will need the generator 24/7
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I'm only going to be there from 20 may until about 15 Jun. Is it very warm then?
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