HeyThere Ned

        How about a TripReport ~

                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 3 Feb , 2017, at 1:43 PM, Ned Savoie wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> My wife, 5 year old son and I are doing a road trip, and would love to get
> some advice on places to see, time needed, and any other words of wisdom.
> Unfortunately the VW's are going to have to stay home for this one.
> 
> We are picking up a 25' RV in Chicago and we will have it for about 18
> days. We need to drop it off in Las Vegas. We are leaving Chicago on Feb
> 16, probably in the later afternoon, so not sure how far we will get that
> first day.
> 
> My first thought was to head down to Nashville, Memphis, and then head
> towards Austin, but my wife thinks we may want to spend more time out in
> Arizona and the Grand Canyon and that those few extra days would be better
> spent further west.
> 
> How long do you think we need at the Grand Canyon? Some itineraries say 10
> days. Is it going to be too cold to do a lot? What are must see attractions?
> 
> From the GC we will head to Southern Cal to spend a few days with family.
> From there, my hope is to head north on RT 1 to Santa Barbara, and then
> head east across Death Valley (and hope our timing is right for the
> wildflower bloom). Finally, we'll head to Las Vegas to spend a day, and
> then return the truck.
> 
> Any great places to camp around Santa Barbara and Las Vegas? Any advice
> will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Ned Savoie
> Creative Director
> 
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