Where to vacation in February?
Aug 10, 2019 15:04:34 #
You will have the Grand canyon monument valley Bryce Bryce canyon Capitol reef arches canyonlands Mesa Verde and and and and Zion all within 200 miles of each other and they are all worth going to
Aug 10, 2019 15:19:24 #
tomad wrote:
Yes, that's the area I am most drawn to, maybe even Utah. I know there are mountains there that get snow; I wonder if they keep most of the roads open? Also, I've seen photos of the Grand Canyon with snow. Would that area be drivable in February?
the south rim of the Grand canyon is open year round and the roads are kept pretty clear but it is 6000 to 8000 ft elv. so you might run into some bad areas but not likely. the North Rim will not be open at all in feb. but other parks like Zion;Capital Reef;Mon.Valley and others are open but bring warm clothes because it does get cold.There are also hotels and casinos close bye with cheep room rates at that time of year Las Vegas 3 hours away St George 2 hours.
Aug 10, 2019 15:30:31 #
tomad wrote:
Thanks Ken, I do have pretty new all weather tires and I suppose I could take along some chains just in case. It's just at 70 I can't imagine myself out in a snowstorm installing them! 
join triple A for $40,00 a year if not a member already and always take the chains with you even if you don't use them.Be safe not sorry .
Aug 10, 2019 15:53:03 #
IF you want to know what there is to see within 10 to 15 miles of the interstate highways all across the U.S Readers Digest has 2 books called ON THE ROAD USA that covers the Interstate highways one going the North South Routes and one going East West Routes it covers every state and all the places listed are right off the exits so they are easy to get too and easy to get back onto the interstate h/ws.I highly recommend theses books to anyone who likes to travel and has always wondered what there is to see just off the road they are traveling and has time to explore.
Aug 10, 2019 17:47:14 #
tomad wrote:
This is a wide open question and I hope I get lots... (show quote)
I thought you might like a change of pace and still have money left in your wallet.
That is why I recommended Barcelona. But I forgot to mention another photo op that I took a couple of years ago. Consider Washington,DC. First off, you don't have to drive. Think of taking the train. Lots to see and do. Mostly walking around. Hotels closest to the Mall tend to be more expensive. Most of the Museums are part of The Smithsonian and are no charge. You can also get a tour of The White House and The Capitol.
Happy Shooting
Aug 10, 2019 19:33:15 #
Go BIG! Grenada WI. Beautiful place. Flowers. Mountains. Sea and beaches.
Aug 10, 2019 20:11:05 #
Can't beat the Gulf Coast in the winter; from New Orleans over to Apalachicola. Generally mild weather, lots of sunshine and great seafood.
Don't drive the interstate system if you want to experience the coast, drive on backroads, like US 90. Slower and much more enjoyable.
Stay a few days on the Alabama Gulf Coast with the rest of the snowbirds and enjoy the beautiful sand and sun. No hurricanes during winter and rare days it is not over 50. Visit the Naval Museum in Pensacola.
Lots of parks and seaside.
Don't drive the interstate system if you want to experience the coast, drive on backroads, like US 90. Slower and much more enjoyable.
Stay a few days on the Alabama Gulf Coast with the rest of the snowbirds and enjoy the beautiful sand and sun. No hurricanes during winter and rare days it is not over 50. Visit the Naval Museum in Pensacola.
Lots of parks and seaside.
Aug 10, 2019 21:26:04 #
Arizona and New Mexico are great in late winter. In Utah, Bryce is at over 7000 ft but has beautiful shots in snow. Zion’s Canyon and the Moab area, snowy or clear, make for great locations too. Heading along the South Rim of the Grand and into Utah after transversing southern Arizona would be a lot of fun. Also the deserts of California.
Aug 10, 2019 22:59:13 #
Spent March this year in Palm Spring and Palm Desert. Weather is perfect and the desert has its own beauty.
Aug 11, 2019 00:21:11 #
grathbun
Loc: Placerville, California
A couple of places I've been and can highly recommend:
Big Basin National Park in Texas.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona: this is one of our favorites. A very nice big campground (half-price if you have an interagency senior pass) in beautiful desert scenery -- lots of vegetation, unlike most deserts.
Big Basin National Park in Texas.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona: this is one of our favorites. A very nice big campground (half-price if you have an interagency senior pass) in beautiful desert scenery -- lots of vegetation, unlike most deserts.
Aug 11, 2019 12:44:10 #
Aug 11, 2019 15:28:19 #
South Texas in Rio Grande Valley, especially if you like birds! Look up Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park in Missio, TX and World Birding Center at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Westlaco, TX. Also Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, TX. All within 20 miles of each other. Look for green jays, kiskadees and Altamira orioles, all kinds of ducks, etc, etc. This area is on a major flyway and many species winter over. Lots to see and do down there -- upwards of a million people call the Valley home. If you want to fly, McAllen TX is the place to go. Windham hotel right across from airport is a good base camp (free breakfast). We go every Christmas, because my wife's elderly mother lives in Corpus Christi and it gives us a great opportunity to get her out of the house to enjoy a different kind of holiday. It's become tradition for us. Your camera will be busy!
Aug 11, 2019 22:23:16 #
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