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06-27-2006, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 19' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Orion
, Illinois
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What is your favorite scenic drive?
Just got back from a trip out west and on our way back we went through the Big Horn Mountains, Which I had never heard of and which don't seem to get a lot of publicity. What a spectacular drive, better than Yellowstone and no crowd.
What are some other hidden gems out there ?
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06-27-2006, 06:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Chandler
, Arizona
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Too many to count in Arizona. But one of our favorites is 89 north of Flagstaff you will drive through the Painted Desert which looks like you are on the moon. Lees Ferry which is the only bridge crossing the Colorado River for over 600 miles! You'll see the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (pictured below) You have likely seen this area on TV every major car company does their commercials here breath taking and remote. Then climb 4000 feet in elevation to Jacob Lake and head south to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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06-27-2006, 06:11 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 63air
Just got back from a trip out west and on our way back we went through the Big Horn Mountains, Which I had never heard of and which don't seem to get a lot of publicity. What a spectacular drive, better than Yellowstone and no crowd.
What are some other hidden gems out there ?
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Did you go through Ten Sleep Canyon or the northern route?
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06-27-2006, 10:10 PM
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Creampuff
2022 27' Flying Cloud
2016 25' International
Airstream - Other
Malibu
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZstreamin
..... the Painted Desert which looks like you are on the moon. .
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Where do you think NASA got the moon walk footage?
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AIR #189
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06-27-2006, 11:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Classic
1993 21' Sovereign
Elm Grove
, Wisconsin
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The best alpine road that we have seen is in Montana---it's called the Bear Tooth Scenic Byway. The Bear Tooth is one of the highest alpine roads in the world. The elevation reaches 10,950ft. Lots of switchbacks and absolutely breathtaking views!! We were there the first week of June '06. The road had just opened the week before. Snow drifts of 10 to 15 feet could be seen in some of the areas--many of the lakes were still frozen.
We had no trouble handling the roads with our Sierra Denali 6.0 AWD truck and 21ft. Sovereign. Our combo handles extremely well at altitude. It could be a bit dicey with larger rigs, so use good judgement.
The road ultimately connects to a highway that will lead you to the NE entrance of Yellowstone. Hope you get a chance to travel this road! Juergen
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06-28-2006, 02:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 22' International CCD
Spotsylvania
, Virginia
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The Skyline Drive/Blue Ridge Parkway in late October!
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06-28-2006, 11:06 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
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There are so many spectacular drives in the West, it would be hard to choose just one. However, one of the most spectacular would have to be SR-12 in Utah!
Linda
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06-28-2006, 11:39 AM
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Huh?
1975 27' Overlander
Twin Cities
, Minnesota
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 513
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Not sure if this counts...
My favorite scenic drive has got to be along the west side of Mille Lacs Lake going up US 169. When I hit that stretch of highway I'm only about 30 miles away from Aitkin where my AS is waiting for me.
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06-28-2006, 03:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 23' Safari SE
Yucca Valley
, California
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California Hwy 101 going north, starting at Pismo Beach.
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06-28-2006, 03:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
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ANYWHERE we are driving with our AS in tow!
The Skyline Drive and Going-to-the-Sun Road are faves though!
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Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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06-28-2006, 03:20 PM
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Rivet Master
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Pittsfield
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I have to agree with 63air. I came through the Big Horn in 1979, after leaving Yellowstone, and stopped for the night at a campground in Sheridan, Wyoming. A fantastically beautiful drive - but the campground in Sheridan was a somewhat amusing nightmare! All I can say is that the campground owners didn't turn anyone away and, by morning, there were as many as 6 campers plugged in to every 15 amp outlet! Unravelling the mess the next morning was a site to behold - and, with the right attitude, it was fun to watch.
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2003 GMC 3500 D/A, CC, LB, 4x4 and 2000 Airstream Excella 30. WBCCI 7074
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06-28-2006, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master
NOVA SCOTIA
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i would have to say my favorite scenic drive is the drive between Jasper and Banff National Parks in Alberta,Canada.Included in this drive are Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefields.Breathtaking drive.
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AIR # 7916
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06-28-2006, 07:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
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The Beartooth, Going to the Sun-Montana, North Shore Drive along Lake Superior-Minnesota, over the Big Horns into Ten Sleep-Wyoming, The Snowy Mountains-Wyoming, Blue Ridge Parkway/Shenandoah Valley-Virginia, and in Missouri, any little road that winds through the Ozarks!
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
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06-28-2006, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
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1. Ultradog -- I can't disagree with the west shore drive on Mille Lacs.
2. and maxandgeorgia. Northshore drive was fabulous when the Silver Cliffs part of Hwy 61 (revisited) was still included -- before it started falling into the lake.
3. And most surprising -- Hwy 13 and US 52 in northeast Iowa.
4. Any woodland road in northern Wisconsin when the trillium are blooming (May) or maples are turning (end of Sept).
My personal faves are:
1. Beartooth Pass between Red Lodge MT and Yellowstone.
2. Chief Joseph Pass thru Big Hole Nat'l Battlefield on MT 43 in southwest Montana.
3. Anything near McCall or Stanley, Idaho.
4. All of 'da U.P.' (northern Michigan).
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06-28-2006, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
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Oops! Forgot the area around Stanley, ID-fabulous. We have reservations at Lake Stanley for September-so looking forward to it again! Sawtooth mountains, the Salmon River, and Jimbo's Jumbos!
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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06-28-2006, 09:06 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
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I like Rt. 6 and 59 in Pennsylvania, during fall leaf season.
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06-28-2006, 09:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
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Our favorite is Highway 89A traveling south from Highway 17 (Near I-40) towards Sedona, Arizona. A close second for us is Highway 1 along the California coast between San Luis Obispo and Monterey.
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06-28-2006, 09:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
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Jupiter
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One Fourth of July a while back I left out of Crater of Diamonds State Park before dawn trying not be late for dinner in Kansas City. I traveled Arkansas Scenic "7" up from Hot Springs and in the early morning on the holiday had the road to myself - just repaved & mostly un-painted it was about as good as it gets for this driver & was just a polite 15 minutes late for dinner. (I reminded myself if I went off the road I wouldn't be found for a week)
For pure scenery driving, out of Vancouver in an easterly fashion then meeting up with Canada's Highway 1 was magic untill reaching their badlands and praries that just seem to go on forever.
Million Dollar Highway out of Ouray, Colorado - went a few minutes southbound out of town on it and had to come to complete stop on first 'no guardrail" corner w/ hundred foot drop off... took a few breaths and made it to Durango in time to set camp and still get a steak dinner.
Thanks for the tip on Bear Tooth Scenic Byway!!
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06-28-2006, 10:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 24' Tradewind
santa barbara
, California
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One of the most memorable scenic drives ever is up thru Glenwood canyon
traveling on I-70 thru colorado .The granite and pine trees the rushing river
next to the interstate ,across the river you can see the trains along the base
of the mountains .I imagine way back when the steam locomotives roared
along the tracks double headed for the grades ,going thru the tunnels.
the ride up thru georgetown and riding the loop train ,old steam locomotive
is awsome .the continental divide ,eisenhower tunnel etc, all a great ride.
Scott
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06-28-2006, 10:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
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Hello there!
We want pics of your favorite drives! Like the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words!"
Mrs. Nor Cal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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