Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:45:26 -0800
Reply-To: Pat Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Pat Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Roadtrip advice for Southwest US trip
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John
Your email is the first one I've seen in about a week. Beginning to wonder if the list server was down
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> On Feb 16, 2017, at 11:19 AM, John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU> wrote:
>
> Welcome to California Ned !
>
> Were not all as kooky as we might be depicted in the press.. :) BUT, we
> are getting a record amount of rain this year, and creeks and rivers are
> flowing and you should find things green and quite lovely on your road
> trip !
>
> I live in Santa Barbara, and was going to say that IF you were coming in
> a Vanagon I could make some suggestions on what you could get away with,
> in terms of camping. But since you are in a larger RV wanted to say that
> this place is rather unfriendly to larger vehicles and parking, as a
> result of laws targeting people living in vehicles on the streets.
> Anything over 25' is on parking enforcement's radar, including Sprinters
> as well, apparently due to their height ?
>
> Nevertheless, as folks mentioned there are some good State campgrounds
> above and below SB, and on the coast that will accommodate you.
>
> Good Luck and have a safe trip !
>
> -john
>
>
>> On 2/3/17 12:43 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
>>
>> Harbour Light Strategic Marketing
>> Savvy Software, Inc.
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>> Portsmouth, NH 03801
>>
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