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Anyone done much camping in the national parks? Wife and I are planning a trip atm with a rough itinerary of
Sequoia National Park > Yosemite > Lake Tahoe > Grand Canyon > Monument Valley > Antelope > Horseshoe > Bryce > Zion.

Starting in LA. With plenty of stops inbetween. I really want to do Yellowstone aswell. Would add nearly an extra 15-20 hours driving.

Any tips or idea would be much appreciated.
 

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Marmozet said:
No.

Isn’t the Tenderloin one of, if not the, most dangerous places in San Fran?
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I think I stayed there last time I was in SF.
Very dodgy
Beggars everywhere
Good dive bar next door though
witnessed someone come into a Mexican restaurant and sell/exchange a gun.
Got told not to turn right when going out the door of the hotel,even be careful going across the road to the Vietnamese restaurant .(nice hotel,but realise why it was cheaper than others...now)

But the worst part was having to catch a bus, when the tram broke down and ended up in a suburb full of boarded up crack houses and being threatened by a guy with a gun.
Bus driver was nice and got us home alive
 
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I stayed 2 blocks from the Tenderloin the first time I was in SF, heard enough stories and saw photos on the internet to not even dare go anywhere near it.
 
So Im flying to Dallas in Nov for 3 days - Going to Mavs and Cowboys game.

5 nights in Las Vegas (3 nights on the strip and 2 on fremont street )- really looking for some different ideas for off the strip casinos /brewerys if anyone has them? Places good for people watching and cheap beer? Cheaper slots and blackjack!

Then drive to San Diego ,was thinking of staying in Primm on the border for a night? Anyone been there think its worth it?

4 nights in San diego just chilling nothing really planned yet

2 nights in LA ,last day at Galaxys edge. Would like to do like a hills/lights of the city looking down over LA from the canyons type tour if anyone had one to recommend?

any advice is appreciated
 
Snake Charmer said:
Anyone done much camping in the national parks? Wife and I are planning a trip atm with a rough itinerary of
Sequoia National Park > Yosemite > Lake Tahoe > Grand Canyon > Monument Valley > Antelope > Horseshoe > Bryce > Zion.

Starting in LA. With plenty of stops inbetween. I really want to do Yellowstone aswell. Would add nearly an extra 15-20 hours driving.

Any tips or idea would be much appreciated.
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Are you talking wild camping or camping at a campsite or a bit of both?
 
jerry springer said:
So Im flying to Dallas in Nov for 3 days - Going to Mavs and Cowboys game.

5 nights in Las Vegas (3 nights on the strip and 2 on fremont street )- really looking for some different ideas for off the strip casinos /brewerys if anyone has them? Places good for people watching and cheap beer? Cheaper slots and blackjack!

Then drive to San Diego ,was thinking of staying in Primm on the border for a night? Anyone been there think its worth it?

4 nights in San diego just chilling nothing really planned yet

2 nights in LA ,last day at Galaxys edge. Would like to do like a hills/lights of the city looking down over LA from the canyons type tour if anyone had one to recommend?

any advice is appreciated
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Strip and fremont street arent that far apart. Dont think you need to swap hotels. Its like a 15 minute uber drive apart.
 
Seeds said:
Are you talking wild camping or camping at a campsite or a bit of both?
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More so at campsites. I’ve read that most wild camping in the parks requires a permit and you actually have to trek away from most trails to camp.
 
Seeds said:
Strip and fremont street arent that far apart. Dont think you need to swap hotels. Its like a 15 minute uber drive apart.
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Yeah sorry should of added, Ive done 10 days in LV before, I just love the D casino. great place to play cheap blackjack.

Im staying at flamingos in the strip, I really want to go out and explore this time though, and do a massive pub "casino" crawl and go to other little known ones during the day
 
Snake Charmer said:
Anyone done much camping in the national parks? Wife and I are planning a trip atm with a rough itinerary of
Sequoia National Park > Yosemite > Lake Tahoe > Grand Canyon > Monument Valley > Antelope > Horseshoe > Bryce > Zion.

Starting in LA. With plenty of stops inbetween. I really want to do Yellowstone aswell. Would add nearly an extra 15-20 hours driving.

Any tips or idea would be much appreciated.
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I bought a car and tent and stuff over there and slept in lots of National Parks and Native American Reservations
I drove from Florida to California over a 3 month period
 
Spirit Level said:
Has anyone here who has been to Dallas ventured into Deep Ellum at night?

Is it dangerous or as fun as it sounds?
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I went there a few times when I lived in big D... Area is kind of run down a bit with not enough lighting to see where you are going at night... Preferred Uptown and Bishops Art District... Downtown just plain sucks
 

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FootyJunkie said:
... 1 hour walk during the day, area in between is a little dodge/quiet, but not terrible, has a bunch of wedding chapels there
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My sis got married at little white chapel.

Was a brilliant day/night/day

I wouldn't walk from strip to Fremont... esp at night.

Taxi like $15/bus $3

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Snake Charmer said:
More so at campsites. I’ve read that most wild camping in the parks requires a permit and you actually have to trek away from most trails to camp.
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Permits often required but I didnt find you had to treck away from trails. Some of the wild camping spots are on the best trails.

I did a combination of wild and campsites in the utah/arizona part. Whilst the campsites can have awesome views the problem with campsites is americans rock up in these giant rvs which are as big as full sized buses. They blast music and tv like they are at a rock concert. Not great if you are in a tent in the next door campsite wanting to take in the serenity. But if you are there for the amercian holiday community more then the nature then you might find it awesome.

If you are going as far as monument valley and can walk for 2 hours to a campsite with your gear then i recommend going a little bit futher up to the needles national park (southern part of canyonlands) and wild camping one night (need a permit but its super cheap and just need to book it 3 months in advance). One of the greatest camping spots on the planet. The scenary will blow your mind. Only downside is you need to carry out your sh** in bags

Bryce canyon campsite is definately recommended although only need one day at bryce.

Grand canyon book a couple of nights. It takes a while to see all the sights and they are definately worth it. Will be crowded at the top though unless you go for a hike down into the canyon (there are also campsites with toilets in the canyon buy you need permits and they arent easy to get - have to apply four months out and only have a small shot at getting them).

Monument valley is great however it can be super windy at the camping site up on the hill. Might just be easier to book their hotel which is right next to the campsite.

Zion is umbelievably overcrowded and doesnt quite have the wow factor of some of the other places to justify the crowds. Camping would be an advantage though as its a pain to go in and out of the town on the buses to get to the major sites (no cars allowed during the tourist season).
 
Seeds said:
Permits often required but I didnt find you had to treck away from trails. Some of the wild camping spots are on the best trails.

I did a combination of wild and campsites in the utah/arizona part. Whilst the campsites can have awesome views the problem with campsites is americans rock up in these giant rvs which are as big as full sized buses. They blast music and tv like they are at a rock concert. Not great if you are in a tent in the next door campsite wanting to take in the serenity. But if you are there for the amercian holiday community more then the nature then you might find it awesome.

If you are going as far as monument valley and can walk for 2 hours to a campsite with your gear then i recommend going a little bit futher up to the needles national park (southern part of canyonlands) and wild camping one night (need a permit but its super cheap and just need to book it 3 months in advance). One of the greatest camping spots on the planet. The scenary will blow your mind. Only downside is you need to carry out your sh** in bags

Bryce canyon campsite is definately recommended although only need one day at bryce.

Grand canyon book a couple of nights. It takes a while to see all the sights and they are definately worth it. Will be crowded at the top though unless you go for a hike down into the canyon (there are also campsites with toilets in the canyon buy you need permits and they arent easy to get - have to apply four months out and only have a small shot at getting them).

Monument valley is great however it can be super windy at the camping site up on the hill. Might just be easier to book their hotel which is right next to the campsite.

Zion is umbelievably overcrowded and doesnt quite have the wow factor of some of the other places to justify the crowds. Camping would be an advantage though as its a pain to go in and out of the town on the buses to get to the major sites (no cars allowed during the tourist season).
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Cheers mate! Awesome info
 
jerry springer said:
So Im flying to Dallas in Nov for 3 days - Going to Mavs and Cowboys game.

5 nights in Las Vegas (3 nights on the strip and 2 on fremont street )- really looking for some different ideas for off the strip casinos /brewerys if anyone has them? Places good for people watching and cheap beer? Cheaper slots and blackjack!

Then drive to San Diego ,was thinking of staying in Primm on the border for a night? Anyone been there think its worth it?

4 nights in San diego just chilling nothing really planned yet

2 nights in LA ,last day at Galaxys edge. Would like to do like a hills/lights of the city looking down over LA from the canyons type tour if anyone had one to recommend?

any advice is appreciated
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Primm is like 3 casinos and a shopping mall (which isnt that good). Spent a couple of hours there and that was more than enough

If you are driving from LV to SD look at Temecula. Great wineries all next door to each other and old town is super cool


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Seeds said:
Permits often required but I didnt find you had to treck away from trails. Some of the wild camping spots are on the best trails.

I did a combination of wild and campsites in the utah/arizona part. Whilst the campsites can have awesome views the problem with campsites is americans rock up in these giant rvs which are as big as full sized buses. They blast music and tv like they are at a rock concert. Not great if you are in a tent in the next door campsite wanting to take in the serenity. But if you are there for the amercian holiday community more then the nature then you might find it awesome.

If you are going as far as monument valley and can walk for 2 hours to a campsite with your gear then i recommend going a little bit futher up to the needles national park (southern part of canyonlands) and wild camping one night (need a permit but its super cheap and just need to book it 3 months in advance). One of the greatest camping spots on the planet. The scenary will blow your mind. Only downside is you need to carry out your sh** in bags

Bryce canyon campsite is definately recommended although only need one day at bryce.

Grand canyon book a couple of nights. It takes a while to see all the sights and they are definately worth it. Will be crowded at the top though unless you go for a hike down into the canyon (there are also campsites with toilets in the canyon buy you need permits and they arent easy to get - have to apply four months out and only have a small shot at getting them).

Monument valley is great however it can be super windy at the camping site up on the hill. Might just be easier to book their hotel which is right next to the campsite.

Zion is umbelievably overcrowded and doesnt quite have the wow factor of some of the other places to justify the crowds. Camping would be an advantage though as its a pain to go in and out of the town on the buses to get to the major sites (no cars allowed during the tourist season).
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I stayed on a Navajo reservation at monument valley
 
00Stinger said:
Primm is like 3 casinos and a shopping mall (which isnt that good). Spent a couple of hours there and that was more than enough

If you are driving from LV to SD look at Temecula. Great wineries all next door to each other and old town is super cool


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Ok definitely will, much appreciate the feedback
 
NitroFan said:
When are you going?
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July or August at this stage. Yet to nail a date down. When the best time to go? I’ve been to the west coast 3 times in in April and it’s always pretty warm then.

Edit: We would prefer to be there in warmer months and want to see Lake Tahoe without snow
 
Anyone ever stayed at the Disney resort ? Its pretty exsensive and we are weighing up whether we stay there a few nights or just stay nearby .
Kids will be 6 and 4 when we head over

Any thoughts appreciated
 
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