Another Epic Road Trip

RandyD · 01-22-2014, 05:02 PM

I'm gonna do it again...
Anyone have any tips on things to see near this route please let me know

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=s...via=3,4,10&z=5

ZCarMan · 01-22-2014, 06:36 PM

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton, OH

National Museum of the USAF - Home

TerribleONE · 01-22-2014, 06:44 PM

Yellowstone national park is a must if you havent already been IMO

eastwest2300 · 01-22-2014, 08:43 PM

here you again... all I'll say is, go through colorado if you can, its fantastic.

Z Stig · 01-24-2014, 02:21 PM

It's a little south of where you will be, but if you could go to Antelope Slot Canyon in Page Arizona, you will not regret it! You have probably seen it on calendars and such. The only bad thing about it is there is NO WAY to get your Z down in it for a photo shoot. You have to squeeze through a hole in the ground and down a narrow ladder to get into the canyon itself. The guide knows photography and will change the settings on your camera if you need help. I am a guy who leaves it on "Point and shoot" mode, so when he changed my camera settings, the pictures came out great! Looks like the drive will be fantastic! I still think you should schedule it so you can swing by ZDAYZ on your way out or back in...

RandyD · 01-28-2014, 12:27 PM

Mike - that's a little far south for this run

here is an update

http://goo.gl/maps/j5SMa

eastwest2300 · 01-28-2014, 01:27 PM

Randy... hit I-70 going through colorado... its fantastic.

MightyBobo · 01-30-2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCarMan

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton, OH

National Museum of the USAF - Home

Damnit - I was going to post this myself.

MightyBobo · 01-30-2014, 08:54 PM

If you dont stop at the most famous truck stop in the country (likely, world), you probably should.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Iowa+...h&z=11&iwloc=A

RandyD · 01-31-2014, 03:02 PM

I visited the AF museum last summer when i drove to Missouri. It was sweet - but hard to get through in the time I had.. it is huge!

this time, i'll do it again, and catch the parts i missed the first time.

eastwest2300 · 01-31-2014, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

I visited the AF museum last summer when i drove to Missouri. It was sweet - but hard to get through in the time I had.. it is huge!

this time, i'll do it again, and catch the parts i missed the first time.

like colorado...

jpkirk · 04-02-2014, 08:57 AM

In case you havn't done this yet....
Hell's Half Acre
Hell's Half Acre is a large scarp located about 40 miles (64 km) west of Casper, Wyoming on US 20/26.

Craters of the Moon (Idaho)
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. National Monument and National Preserve in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho. It is along US 20 (concurrent with US 93 & US 26), between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level. The protected area's features are volcanic and represent one of the best-preserved flood basalt areas in the continental United States.

In Yellowstone, if you stop at Old Faithful lodge they will have a list of geyser timing. My favorite geysers are Riverside and Great Fountain. Both are on the lower geyser basin. Riverside is a short walk from the lodge, Great Fountain is a short drive up the west road.

California, Nevada, and Northern Utah are outside my travels. Oh... and Colorado.

Looks like you already have Badlands, Black Hills (Mt Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse memorial), Custer Battlefield, Yellowstone (East Entrance, nice), and the Grand Tetons. We stopped at the rest stop at the Missouri River crossing on 90. It had a great Lewis and Clark museum and some great views of the river and bridge. I always like stopping at the Devils Tower in NE Wyoming. You know, the Close Encounters Devils Tower. Very cool. It does look epic. Have fun.

jpkirk · 04-02-2014, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

If you dont stop at the most famous truck stop in the country (likely, world), you probably should.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Iowa+...h&z=11&iwloc=A

And Wall Drug in South Dakota. How could you not stop at Wall Drug. It is a little over rated but the burma shave signs used to be cool.

jpkirk · 04-02-2014, 09:28 AM

And, if you are out in the middle of nowhere ... like Western South Dakota, late in the evening... you know... dark, no towns nearby. And the moon isn't up. Stop, get out of the car and look up. The milky way is an awesome site.

jpkirk · 04-02-2014, 09:34 AM

Another great road in Wyoming comes out of Jackson Hole. Highway 26/287. Takes you right past Hells Half Acre to Casper.

01-22-2014, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Another Epic Road Trip I'm gonna do it again... Anyone have any tips on things to see near this route please let me know https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=s...via=3,4,10&z=5

01-22-2014, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton, OH National Museum of the USAF - Home RandyD and jpkirk like this. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,962 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	here you again... all I'll say is, go through colorado if you can, its fantastic. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

01-24-2014, 02:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z Stig Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brambleton, VA Posts: 917 Drives: SOLD: '10 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 16	It's a little south of where you will be, but if you could go to Antelope Slot Canyon in Page Arizona, you will not regret it! You have probably seen it on calendars and such. The only bad thing about it is there is NO WAY to get your Z down in it for a photo shoot. You have to squeeze through a hole in the ground and down a narrow ladder to get into the canyon itself. The guide knows photography and will change the settings on your camera if you need help. I am a guy who leaves it on "Point and shoot" mode, so when he changed my camera settings, the pictures came out great! Looks like the drive will be fantastic! I still think you should schedule it so you can swing by ZDAYZ on your way out or back in... __________________ SOLD: '10 Sport Touring, Black Cherry: Z1 Stuff, Stillen stuff, kWv3, SPC, UpRev & Pilot Super Sport. Now: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk for off-road fun, 2015 BMW 228ix for on-road fun

01-28-2014, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Mike - that's a little far south for this run here is an update http://goo.gl/maps/j5SMa

01-28-2014, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,962 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Randy... hit I-70 going through colorado... its fantastic. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

01-30-2014, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	If you dont stop at the most famous truck stop in the country (likely, world), you probably should. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Iowa+...h&z=11&iwloc=A RandyD likes this. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-31-2014, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	I visited the AF museum last summer when i drove to Missouri. It was sweet - but hard to get through in the time I had.. it is huge! this time, i'll do it again, and catch the parts i missed the first time.

04-02-2014, 08:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	This IS an epic journey In case you havn't done this yet.... Hell's Half Acre Hell's Half Acre is a large scarp located about 40 miles (64 km) west of Casper, Wyoming on US 20/26. Craters of the Moon (Idaho) Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. National Monument and National Preserve in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho. It is along US 20 (concurrent with US 93 & US 26), between the small towns of Arco and Carey, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level. The protected area's features are volcanic and represent one of the best-preserved flood basalt areas in the continental United States. In Yellowstone, if you stop at Old Faithful lodge they will have a list of geyser timing. My favorite geysers are Riverside and Great Fountain. Both are on the lower geyser basin. Riverside is a short walk from the lodge, Great Fountain is a short drive up the west road. California, Nevada, and Northern Utah are outside my travels. Oh... and Colorado. Looks like you already have Badlands, Black Hills (Mt Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse memorial), Custer Battlefield, Yellowstone (East Entrance, nice), and the Grand Tetons. We stopped at the rest stop at the Missouri River crossing on 90. It had a great Lewis and Clark museum and some great views of the river and bridge. I always like stopping at the Devils Tower in NE Wyoming. You know, the Close Encounters Devils Tower. Very cool. It does look epic. Have fun. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction Last edited by jpkirk; 04-02-2014 at 09:00 AM.

04-02-2014, 09:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Look at the stars from a dark site in South Dakota And, if you are out in the middle of nowhere ... like Western South Dakota, late in the evening... you know... dark, no towns nearby. And the moon isn't up. Stop, get out of the car and look up. The milky way is an awesome site. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

04-02-2014, 09:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Another great Wyoming road Another great road in Wyoming comes out of Jackson Hole. Highway 26/287. Takes you right past Hells Half Acre to Casper. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

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