Help me compile a togo list. I'm open to everywhere, everything. What is your favorite lesser-known US National Park or State Park for car camping? And the best time of year to visit?
posted by 1066
on Mar 18, 2013 -
16 answers
My family and I will be traveling with some friends to Moscow, ID in July. Our friends will be staying with their family, and we will need a place to stay for a few nights. We hoped to camp, but it doesn't look like much of a camping place, am I right? Where should we stay? B&B? Hotel? Or are there campsites close by? We are 2 adults, 2 kids (ages 2 and 5).
posted by lil' ears
on Mar 11, 2013 -
7 answers
My boyfriend and I will be driving from New York City to the Colorado Rockies via Appalachia, MO, and KS, and would like specific suggestions of things to do and places to eat along the way, camping style!
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posted by Emms
on Oct 3, 2012 -
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I am planning a trip to Washington (state) in August. Most of the details are confirmed, but I have a few days that I'd like to fill...
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posted by ekf
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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The last Memphis travel question was two years ago; anything to add or change from then?
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posted by eviemath
on Jul 23, 2012 -
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I'm taking a week to hike Hadrian's Wall in mid-to-late August, and I'm looking for a useful guidebook.
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posted by SpringAquifer
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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i am hoping you guys can help me find a great book to read. i loved bill bryson's "a walk in the woods." do you know of one that would be in that vein (travel/ humor) but dealing with car camping, or national parks, or maybe even driving with your family cross country? alternately, how about something similar to Annie dillard's "pilgrim at tinker creek" but more specific to the canyonlands area? thank you!
posted by orangemacky
on Feb 13, 2012 -
14 answers
Help my friends and I find an outdoorsy place to spend a weekend that is logistically feasible (we're traveling from Atlanta, LA, and Pennsylvania).
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posted by malhouse
on Jan 21, 2012 -
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What's A Good Stopping Point Between Kansas City And Big Bend National State Park?
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posted by mmmbacon
on Jul 21, 2011 -
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Two moms, three home-educated early-teen boys, planning a learning adventure for two weeks at the end of August. Driving north from South Florida, which civil war sites/events should we not miss? Also looking for great not-too-primitive tent camping. So far all we know for sure is that we want to check out Gettysburg. We want to make it educational, but awesome and fun for our not-too-fascinated kids. Your suggestions welcome!
posted by theplotchickens
on Jul 13, 2011 -
25 answers
I just joined the Appalachian Mountain Club. How can I make the most of this membership?
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posted by Miko
on Oct 25, 2010 -
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Myself and two friends have decided to do our annual reunion in Olympic National park but since we’re all short on vacation, we only have Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Is there a way we could somehow combine a 4-10 mile day hike with a coastal experience in this amount of time? I've seen the wta.org and nps.gov sites but I'm sort of overwhelmed by choice and looking for recommendations.
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posted by neko75
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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Traveling to Toronto from NC with my cousin in 2 weeks and looking for good sailboat charters, Hiking/Camping, City activities and, oh ya, now we need a place to stay...
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Jul 22, 2010 -
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Me and my girlfriend are planning to embark upon a long adventure. We have never done it before and have some questions.
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posted by Sentus
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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I'm a few weeks from a big solo road trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. I would love some answers from MeFites on a few questions related to routes, destinations, food, camping alone, bears, etc.!
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posted by aabbbiee
on Apr 21, 2010 -
35 answers
Where should my boyfriend camp on his way to Washington, DC from St. Paul, MN?
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posted by ahdeeda
on Sep 14, 2009 -
5 answers
Can you recommend some good, rustic camping areas within three hours of Portsmouth, NH?
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posted by Miko
on Jul 20, 2009 -
9 answers
We would like to plan a family trip (myself, husband, 15 & 18 yo athletic teens) to the New River/Gauley in WV & would like some recommendations about which river, which outfitter, and lodging recommendations.
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posted by caroljean63
on Jul 17, 2009 -
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Visiting London on a budget and confused about logistics. How do I plan and pack?
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posted by theraflu
on Apr 17, 2009 -
6 answers
I would like to know a superior form of backpack. It should be primarily appropriate for day to day backpack and school usage but also useful for light travel use or light camping use. I am ~6'4", usually weigh about 185 pounds, and male.
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posted by TheOnlyCoolTim
on Feb 1, 2009 -
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My husband and I are traveling to Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii in a week. We only have 8 days between the two islands, and want to make the most of it. What should we do while we're there?
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posted by I_love_the_rain
on Aug 8, 2008 -
16 answers
I'm going to be spending an early September weekend in
108 Mile Ranch for a wedding. We (myself, Mrs. Mitheral and 4 year old) would like to camp for the week after in the area (say no more than a couple hours drive away, less so south eastwards).
Recommendations for must see places/things or camping?
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posted by Mitheral
on Aug 1, 2008 -
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I'm driving from KC to Eugene, OR (round trip) and I'm in no hurry. Any suggestions?
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posted by samurphy
on Jul 29, 2008 -
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My wife and I saw the lineup for Langerado last night and both of us are dying to go. However, around that first weekend in march, she will be eight months pregnant (or seven, math is hard, we're due in early May). She has never had an experience like Langerado, i.e. festivals full of hippies and lots of music. I have, and we have been meaning to do one together but things like law school and jobs have prevented us from doing so.
Should the pregnancy stop us now?
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posted by Palerale
on Jan 19, 2008 -
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Where is the best place to go tent car-camping in North Carolina over the Labor Day weekend?
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posted by philmas
on Jul 16, 2007 -
6 answers
Where should a family of five camp / stop / visit on their camping / road trip from KC to DC?
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posted by keith0718
on Jul 11, 2007 -
11 answers
I need to plan a relaxing, adventurous and very frugal vacation for my GF and I in late July leaving from So-Cal. Help!
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posted by Waffle_King
on May 16, 2007 -
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Road-trip filter. I am in the process of planning a rather ambitious honeymoon. He and I are canoeing in the Boundary Waters area of Minnesota for a week, which is exciting enough, but we are also planning to drive there. From Mississippi. And tent camping on the way.
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posted by thebrokedown
on May 8, 2007 -
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Hubby and I are planning a last minute trip to Mexico. We're going to fly into Cancun and don't plan on renting a car since we're on a tight budget. We'd like to find a beach campground that's along the Caribbean Sea where we can stay away from crowds and just relax and maybe even do some shore fishing. Would be great it's within walking distance to a small local restaurant of sorts or even if it's just stalls. Does one exist? For the life of me, I have not been able to find any budget beach camping information online. I guess what makes it more difficult is that we'd like to be able to get there by bus and/or colectivo, if possible and it will be during the holidays! I knew I should have researched before booking but we got a good price and well...it will be winter and we could use the sun! Anyone BTDT? :)
p.s. I'm totally open to suggestions! TIA!!!
posted by Jujee
on Nov 21, 2006 -
3 answers
Can you recommend a camping spot in Northern New England that meets several criteria?
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posted by Miko
on Sep 12, 2006 -
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Camper van question: I'm thinking of buying a vehicle in the next couple of months.
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posted by jonesor
on Aug 23, 2006 -
4 answers
Have you been to the Azores? (Or do you live there?) I'm seeking info about camping and other very low-budget traveling in the Azores. I would love to hear about any of the islands -- I'm also especially interested in Flores and Corvo if you know anything at all about the camping sites there.
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posted by lorimer
on Aug 20, 2006 -
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I have the last three weeks in August to get away from it all. The caveat: I have little money and minimal transportation. What now?
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posted by schroedinger
on Jul 25, 2006 -
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A friend and I are taking a long drive from
Philadelphia to Taos, NM. Which route should we take, and what should we see along the way, particularly in terms of national parks and campsites? What sites and campgrounds are a must? And what's some good advice for two people planning to be on the road for about a week?
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posted by deafmute
on Jul 13, 2006 -
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Need advice for two tent camping newbies about to travel the country via Honda Accord. Is KOA generally reputable/nonscuzzy nowadays? Any other hints for this year's summer season? Recommendations on equipment? Do you have to reserve ahead of time (we are trying to not schedule ourselves too much!) or can you usually show up in the evening and get a spot? This question is as broad as can be - all advice welcome. We are happy to do some off-trail places but don't want to backpack necessarily.
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posted by kirstin
on May 30, 2006 -
24 answers
A group of my friends and I are looking to hike the first leg of the Nantahala area AT this weekend, and can't figure out where to park and enter.
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posted by jruckman
on May 26, 2006 -
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I need practical advice for extreme budget travelling in Eastern Europe this summer.
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posted by mosessis
on Apr 25, 2006 -
9 answers
Where can we camp near Tulum, Mexico? Suggestions of places to eat, swim, snorkel, hike, and meet other travelers also welcome.
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posted by bonheur
on Mar 14, 2006 -
7 answers
Where are some great places in the US to spend a week in late March near both spectacular natural beauty and a great city?
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posted by shivohum
on Feb 21, 2006 -
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My wife and I will be spending two days in Yellowstone, and we're looking for input on what we must see/do while we're there. Good day-hikes, great vistas, "secret" places, etc. are what we're looking for. Also, while we'll be camping, any suggestions for fun local restaurants or museums would be great.
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posted by abingham
on Aug 15, 2005 -
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