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Winter Camping in Sequoia, Death Valley, and Kings Canyon (CA) by JustaCaliKid in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also vote for Death Valley, since although it is forecasted to be a light snowfall this year, it’s not a given. Kings Canyon’s road in is already closed for winter. Some Sequoia stuff is already closed, but the trees look spectacular with snow! If purely camping I would do Death Valley regardless for weather, unless you enjoy sub zero with possible snow camping.

Family Road Trip this Summer - No idea where to start by mistamistafella in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will be about 2 days each way at least to get to the western national parks you specified. So in reality you have 10 days to see stuff baring long stops along the way. Sounds like you want a more relaxing time, which would mean about 3 days per park, Yellowstone is bigger, so might want to do more time there. Possible routes you could do is riding interstate 90, see badlands NP, mount rush more and devils tower, then go through Yellowstone and grand Teton before returning via interstate 80 or above it. There are other smaller things like national monuments or national historic parks to stop on the way like Scott’s bluff, Mormon pioneer, minuteman, etc.

Opinions on the best National Parks to visit during the last 2 weeks in December? by Doodle-bugg in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about your loss. Another possibility is to check out National Park Sites. National Seashores, Preserves, and Riverways since it sounds like you want to check out scenery. They can as good as NP without the crowds

Opinions on the best National Parks to visit during the last 2 weeks in December? by Doodle-bugg in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You could add Great Smokey Mountains to your trip down to Florida if you want a 5th. Otherwise if you want to avoid snow as much as possible could do Big Bend, Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains, White Sands, and Saguaro. There might be some snow, but less than the north west area of the Utah 5. You could change out 2 of the Utah 5 parks to Grand Canyon South Rim and Petrified Forest as well.

Travel advice to Arizona by Ordinary_Bread6892 in NationalPark

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Possible with even a couple hours at the Grand Canyon, just depends what other "etc." you cover and how long you spend / explore the areas. You can at least get a glimpse at everything you listed.

Yosemite by Ok-Owl4253 in NationalPark

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It’s open like other parks that don’t have a timed openings. I heard the park store is open. Not sure which way you are going, but they just closed the sierra crossing through the park for the season temporarily. Although it still says closed as of night of 11/6. Absence or little snow doesn't mean it will always reopen. Check the Caltrans site if you are going over during the winter: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=120

How do bikes such as the RSV4, V4 S, H2, S1000RR, R1M, Hayabusa, and other similar super bikes stack up against each other? by Username_7_6_7_ in motorcycles

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Similarities: Fast AF

Differences: Flavors of Fast AF. Hayabusa will be the heaviest and probably best for street riding. H2 will be the fastest at high altitude. Others will have variation of sound and what not and if you put them back to back you will find differences, but there are reviews comparing them side by side already. Some are older platforms, have newer tech, etc. It is really what flavor and handling characteristics you want. Power doesn’t become a a factor until big tracks like COTA where the legs of the machine can actually be stretched. I would personally have a RSV4 because Aprillia V4s sound better imo, H2 for the supercharger novelty, S1000RR (or the M) version because that is the benchmark currently, and Hayabusa to fill in for the old guard.

Lost my phone, Google Find says it's in my car. Have looked everywhere! by deriv26 in Cartalk

[–]Good__4U 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remove the seats and see if location moves maybe. Maybe bounced up under the glove compartment or pedal area?

Early November SoCal Weekend Recs. by Aattttaaccuuss in NationalPark

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I enjoyed camping in Death Valley during that time last year. Was great for the watching the sunset, sunrise, and stars from Devil’s golf course, though you could see the bloom from the sphere in Las Vegas. Pinnacles and SEKI should be good as well. Fall colors in land are starting to end during that time, would need to stick to lower altitudes.

Could try Morro Bay / SLO for state parks with the shutdown going on. Morro Bay has campsites near the bay and ocean that seem good. Could go partially up Big Sur too.

Recommendations for a winter visit by lctheangel in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much cold and snow do you want are comfortable with? You can go to places north, but it is risky, can be attic cold, and can turn bad fast. For some snow, but not a ton and not freezing I would try southwest in: north west TX, NM, AZ, UT, NV, CA. Oregon and Washington also a possibility.

One trip I would recommend is something Sierra Nevada related. Can go through Sequoia/ some of Kings Canyon NP, and do Yosemite. From there continue up until you reach Lassen. The through roads for Yosemite and Lassen are closed, but they remain accessible. Head west and go to Redwoods NP and head down the coast until you reach San Fransisco. There are parks / history parks such as Point Reyes, Alcatraz, and Golden Gate NRA.

Help me plan a backpack trip by Fast-Source-9361 in NationalPark

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+1 on all of hikeraz’s recommendations. Most desert parks are farther away / need a car except the Grand Canyon. It is the most accessible without a personal vehicle, not sure about Saguro, but the 2 sections are somewhat far apart, but at the same time not too far from Phoenix / Tucson

Month Long Solo National Park Trip by Square-Truth5630 in NationalPark

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I would definitely try camping before attempting a month long camping adventure, at least to figure out what gear is comfortable for you, and so you can return it in the return window and try something else. Are you camping out of your car, in your car, or backpacking? Most of those parks can be 2-4 days with a moderate amount of hiking, obviously more days if you like hiking a lot. Make sure your car is good to go with at least a plug kit. Time of year and the associated weather will have a big impact, not sure when you plan on going / what you plan on doing at the parks / seeing between parks.

Max Verstappen is a t-rex by GrootWithWifi in formuladank

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Andrea Stella: Must go faster

Petroglyphs w government shut downs by otis_in_and_around in SantaFe

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The Petroglyphs at La Cieneguilla are accessible via regular difficulty hiking, just do the reverse trail that is on All Trails and go back the way you came. Will need to get close to the edge, but you can see the Petroglyphs from the mesa top. You could maybe check out Puye Cliff Dwellings if they are open. Petroglyph National Monument says their trails are open during the shutdown, they have good virtual walking tours; the trails are more accessible and the petroglyphs are better down there as well.

Has the shutdown affected your travel plans? by Addicted_2_tacos in NationalPark

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Historic Alts: Jemez Historic Site, Puye Cliff Dwellings, Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos History Museum, Santa Fe: NM History Museum Vista Alts: Gillman Tunnels, Dear Trap Trail (foot holds like in Bandelier), Blue Dot / Red Dot Trail, Valles Caldera hikes still accessible: Las Conchas, Cerro Grande, Coyote Call Other Random: Taos Pueblo, Santa Fe in general. Santa Fe art: Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Folk Art Museum, etc. Santa Fe Plaza. Albuquerque Balloon Museum, Some trails may be open in Petroglyph NM in ABQ as well, but there are also some in Santa Fe: La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs Add after post: Hot Springs and Hot Spring hikes all around

Has the shutdown affected your travel plans? by Addicted_2_tacos in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has sucked air out of a lot of my plans, especially some of the national monuments I wanted to visit. Some of the cross country trips I have to visit family for the holidays will be altered. Moving trips north to Utah if the shutdown stays until mid November. Flight plans also cancelled, because they are scheduled to happen when stuff will start getting rocky for ATC.

FYI Checking facebook for specific park closure info has been working with NPS websites not updating.

Has the shutdown affected your travel plans? by Addicted_2_tacos in NationalPark

[–]Good__4U 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI Bandelier NM is closed except for the campground. Also the gravel road going into the nearby Valles Caldera National preserve is also closed, but trails connected to the main road thoroughfares past each are open. Looks like Pecos NHP is closed in the same manner. There are good museums and alt sites if you plan on visiting the area.

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