May 2014
As the FMCA members below describe, numerous motorhome-friendly roads can be enjoyed during a road trip. We share their travel experiences as they address this month’s discussion topic:
Describe a road that is particularly suitable for motorhome travel.
If you like seascapes, you’re going to love Highway 1! You’ve seen it in movies and on TV, and if you get a chance to see this route from the cockpit of your coach, don’t miss it. It’s a two-lane West Coast wonder of blue water, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous green hills. At almost every curve and at every bridge, you’ll want to stop for photos. California’s Highway 1 comes in two segments, north and south — both equally beautiful; however, the southern section is more popular. You’ll find dozens of lighthouses along the route; the Hearst Castle rests beside it, with an ancient Russian fort just up the road; Carmel By The Sea sits astride it; and campgrounds galore are easily accessible along its entire length. A few caveats, though. Always drive north; it puts your coach in the inside lane of the two-lane road so that you can enjoy the drive. Watch out for bicyclists; it seems there’s a ride on Highway 1 every weekend during the summer. And I don’t recommend it for coaches longer than 30 to 32 feet, or for RVers traveling with a towable.
Jim Brightly, F358406
Kingman, Arizona
We started in Colorado at Colorado National Monument, a gorgeous drive. We took Interstate 70 to State Route 128 to Moab, Utah, and visited Arches and Canyonlands national parks. We went back up State Route 313 to I-70 west to State Route 24 down to State Route 12, camping in Torrey, Utah. On this route we visited Capitol Reef National Park. At Torrey we had dinner at Cafe Diablo, a gourmet restaurant (do not miss the desserts). Proceeding south on State Route 12, we saw a mountain lion cross the road just north of Boulder. We visited Anasazi State Park Museum, where its pueblo ruins are worth the stop. Leaving Boulder, we drove our towed vehicle into Grand Staircase National Monument, a beautiful drive. You can go to the end and turn left and come back out on State Route 24 in Capitol Reef National Park, but we don’t recommend that part (a terrible washboard road). Return to Boulder, then go south on State Route 12. We enjoyed a wonderful drive in and out of Grand Staircase National Monument. then on to Bryce Canyon National Park. We found a nice pull-out for lunch along a peaceful, quiet river. We drove over to Cedar Breaks National Monument from Bryce — beautiful as well. To finish the trip, we took U.S. 89 south and then State Route 9 to Zion National Park. We ended our trip by driving on U.S. 89 south through Kanab (site of the Western Legends Roundup in August) to the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park. We consider this one of our greatest trips, short of Alaska.
Hank and Shirleen Smith, F400254
San Antonio, Texas
Future questions:
1. Describe your favorite “app” for your smartphone or tablet.
2. Type A, Type B, or Type C motorhome: what’s your preference, and why?
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