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Summer Road Trips

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saskskier
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So I've got a few weeks of vacation I've yet to use and I'm thinking of taking one of those weeks to go on a road trip somewhere. I live in southern Alberta and have two possible ideas, but am up for suggestions. I will be doing this trip solo and will probably stretch it to 9-10 days. I have no particular goals other than to see cool stuff.

The first is to make my way to Seattle by heading south and taking the Going to the Sun Road through Montana and then through Washington, maybe heading along the coast toward Vancouver before wandering back through the mountains toward Alberta. Roughly 1300km each way (800 miles) Main draw of this idea:

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The second idea is to drive further, but straight south and eventually end up in either Grand Staircase NP/Lake Powell or Moab/Canyonlands NP, going through Yellowstone NP, Grand Teton NP, Jackson, etc on the way. Roughly 1800 km (1100 miles) each way. Main draw is:

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Any other suggestions or ideas? Nothing is set in stone and nothing will be set in stone during the trip as it will be just myself. I can do pretty much whatever.

Anyone else been on epic road trips just for the sake of seeing stuff? Feel free to share thoughts, ideas, tips, etc.

Apr 4 2014 9:50PM
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vandersteeze
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Just stay away from Washington and noone gets hurt
Apr 4 2014 10:05PM
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whoa-dere
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2nd
Apr 5 2014 1:08AM
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-WZ-
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If you take the first option and head through vancouver i highly recommend u take an extra few days and make the trip to tofino, literally like the best place for roadtrips/exploring
Apr 5 2014 2:46AM
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JAHpow
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I'd recommend the second one. Yellowstone and the Tetons are amazing.
Apr 5 2014 2:53AM
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saskskier
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I'd definitely like to check out the island at some point down the road, but I think that's probably going to be a separate trip so I can spend more time exploring.
Apr 5 2014 1:39PM
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skier58284
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First option for sure, greatest place on Earth.
Apr 5 2014 6:43PM
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freestyler540
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BC is awesome to road trip.
Apr 5 2014 6:45PM
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MothaHucker
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Option 1
Apr 5 2014 7:29PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Drive Banff/Jasper/Prince George/Smithers/Prince Rupert/ferry down the coast/Vancouver/Osoyoos/Creston/Fernie/home?

That would be a 10 day trip that most people won't do, but it's got some amazing scenery.
Apr 5 2014 8:21PM
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saskskier
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. At this point I'm really leaning towards option one.

I may try to pull off option two at some point next winter. Try and see Moab and catch some skiing in Jackson on the way.

Perhaps next summer I'll try to spend some time on Vancouver Island.

Regardless of where I will end up, I will definitely take a crapload of pictures and document my travels.
Apr 5 2014 10:06PM
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will_powder
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Idk if it's just because I've done that BC drive 1000000000000 times, but it's not THAT great. However the Sun road is fantastic and the coast is awesome.
Apr 5 2014 10:09PM
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SaveMoreMoney
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Apr 13 2014 8:01AM
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.Capn.
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Drive back and forth across Kansas.
Apr 13 2014 1:20PM
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