In September of 1996 I completed a five day trip across Nevada on US Route 50 - by bicycle. Not unlike a trip in my Vanagon it was slow uphill and the side winds were tricky. It was however, very beautiful as well as remote. From Lake Tahoe to the Utah border the scenery changed every day revealing panoramic vistas unlike anything back east. Whenever possible I choose the older roads over the Interstates when traveling with my 1981 Westfalia. I am not going to get there that fast anyway so why not? Getting off the Interstate allows you see more, eat real, not corporate, food(!), and meet the people. So assuming that Route 50 is passable, your itinerary allows, and your spirit of adventure is intact - spend the time traveling the old roads. I'd do it again in a minute. BTW - there was a nice looking Forrest Service campground at the top of the mountain pass just east of Austin, worth a look. Enjoy the ride! Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1981 Vanagon Westfalia |
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