So David Schwarze says: 
> The only problem with Joshua Tree is that it is fairly far from the Bay > area, where most of the West-coast vanagon owners seem to be.  Another
> nice place is Red Rock Canyon, which is farther North on highway 395.
> It features a large campground and beautiful sandstone formations like
> those in Bryce canyon (Utah).  It's kind of isolated though.  Either of
> these places would be fine with me for the next pre-tour.  How does
> late March sound?

Well, I'm interested.  Can you estimate the number of hours to travel
from Sac. as well as the number of hours from a point in the bay
area so I know how much travel time I need to account for?

The reason I'm asking is because I don't think I can afford any
more vacation days if I want to do the N. American tour later
in May.  Sooo... I don't want too long of a drive just for a
weekend.  

Thanks

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com

PS.  Thom got the heater and will send you the $30 dues. ;)