pickledXgrandma
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You can't go wrong with a trip to lake Powell
Duck Rodgers
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First off, let's point out a few obvious things:
1) You live in a ****ty location for roadtrips.
2) There is this little infamous place near you called BANFF where all these North American traitors got together a few years back to start us on the road to European Union like tyranny. I think that place suffices for the whole mountain experience and mimmicks the states directly below you guys well. If you guys want that, save the driving. I know the temptation to want to scoot out a bit and be in other states and countries always seems like it's more adventurous and enticing, but as somebody that has driven different places and then realized that those places weren't any better than the stuff we have in Utah, I might look somewhere closer if I were you so you guys can actually relax on your vacation instead of be in a car for half of it.
3) I think Vegas/Southern Utah would be a nice change up for Igloo dwelling Albertian if you guys had more time. Not worth only have a few days there though.
4) Utah cities are better to live in than to visit.
In summary, the Dakotas/Minneapolis would be a good blend of outdoorsy/urban, be a shorter drive than the Vegas scenario, and could be easily knocked out and feel like you got a good taste within a few days; go somewhere in Canada that's closer to you and relax, or go spend more time in Vancouver/Seattle/Portland since it will save you hours and would probably fit well into your timeframe.
Although, if you guys just really love being in cars.... stretching a trip to one of Chicago/San Fransisco/Vegas could still probably be pulled off and somewhat enjoyable if you drove fast enough, and are all worth visiting, assuming you guys don't turn into evil Jinns on the way like 90% of the people I know would in a long road trip scenario.
1) You live in a ****ty location for roadtrips.
2) There is this little infamous place near you called BANFF where all these North American traitors got together a few years back to start us on the road to European Union like tyranny. I think that place suffices for the whole mountain experience and mimmicks the states directly below you guys well. If you guys want that, save the driving. I know the temptation to want to scoot out a bit and be in other states and countries always seems like it's more adventurous and enticing, but as somebody that has driven different places and then realized that those places weren't any better than the stuff we have in Utah, I might look somewhere closer if I were you so you guys can actually relax on your vacation instead of be in a car for half of it.
3) I think Vegas/Southern Utah would be a nice change up for Igloo dwelling Albertian if you guys had more time. Not worth only have a few days there though.
4) Utah cities are better to live in than to visit.
In summary, the Dakotas/Minneapolis would be a good blend of outdoorsy/urban, be a shorter drive than the Vegas scenario, and could be easily knocked out and feel like you got a good taste within a few days; go somewhere in Canada that's closer to you and relax, or go spend more time in Vancouver/Seattle/Portland since it will save you hours and would probably fit well into your timeframe.
Although, if you guys just really love being in cars.... stretching a trip to one of Chicago/San Fransisco/Vegas could still probably be pulled off and somewhat enjoyable if you drove fast enough, and are all worth visiting, assuming you guys don't turn into evil Jinns on the way like 90% of the people I know would in a long road trip scenario.
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Hantlers
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Do this, if you've never seen YNP, it's a must do. I know you said your family likes hiking, but not camping...you can actually do that just fine in Montana. Stay in Big Sky, Bozeman, Kalispell or one of those cities, and there are national parks close by (YNP for Big Sky and Bozeman, and Glacier for Kalispell) along with a lot of nice hikes you can easily do in a day without needing to camp overnight. If you do decide to come here, I can give you some more ideas on specific hikes you might like.
Saltair's Finest
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Logan is fun I think but colorado is more fun then Utah I cant wait for college ha ha
Gyp Rosetti
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I just looked it up and it's 26 hours to Yosemite. Scratch that idea.
Duck Rodgers
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And I think those estimates are if you were to drive straight through at the speed limit. You can tack on a few hours to whatever these websites are telling you simply because he'll be with his family and on long excursions. Bathroom breaks, backseat drivers, food stops, gas stops, rest stops, varying traffic levels. I get to Los Angeles/Vegas a hell of a lot faster now than I did growing up going with my family when I drive.
Mission Accomplished
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China I hear they treat people well!
Something there doesn't quite add up. At least we know the reason you're not a math teacher.
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Peeps, quit being cheeky and give me advice!!!!
Actually, continue being cheeky. Seing Wes owned by Bronco and now Cat makes me giggle
Duck, thanks a lot for the advice. Will rep whenever possible. We will probably stick to the pacific coast then. Any places around there that'd be decent to spend a lot of time in? Is Portland any good? Apparently Seattle seems to be getting more praise. I know a hipster like me will feel right at home in Oregon, but a family trip is still a family trip. Id rather avoid a place like the Zoo though, Calgary has a decent one that we just went to two weeks ago.
Actually, continue being cheeky. Seing Wes owned by Bronco and now Cat makes me giggle
Duck, thanks a lot for the advice. Will rep whenever possible. We will probably stick to the pacific coast then. Any places around there that'd be decent to spend a lot of time in? Is Portland any good? Apparently Seattle seems to be getting more praise. I know a hipster like me will feel right at home in Oregon, but a family trip is still a family trip. Id rather avoid a place like the Zoo though, Calgary has a decent one that we just went to two weeks ago.
jazz_fanatic
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Great Salt Lake!