Best Laid Plans

Apr 16, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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We were supposed to be flying to Seattle in July so we could go camping with FIL and his family for a few days up there. Every year, they rent a huge camping site for a few days and our plan was to join them for the first time this year.

However.

(You knew that was coming.)

Apparently, we didn't make reservations soon enough and the cost to fly is a little, shall we say, exorbitant? Above our budget? "How many miles do you think it is?" asked my FIL. "How about driving?" I checked and the gas would certainly cost less than flying (yes, he had to help me with the math on that one).

So now on our plate is the possibility of not just a camping trip but a road trip built around a few days of camping in Washington. Between Texas and Washington are a few very gorgeous states and lots of national parks and things to see. If we do this, it's likely we'll spend at least one night in Colorado to see my hubby's cousin and her family. Other than that, it's wide open with possibilities.

Suggestions welcomed! Best route? Sights? Cheap places to spend the night?

This actually makes me really wish we had a Honda Element with the attachment to extend the back so you can sleep in it (complete with privacy curtain).

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Oh, man all my Vox neighbors are going to Seattle in July. Too bad we'll be there in August.

The Element sounds so useful. My husband and I actually talked about getting that as our next car recently. Our friend has one and it's really versatile and not too big.

What is this camping attachment you speak of? Do you have a link?

BUT it isn't anywhere near CHICAGO! *pout*

Actually, I loved road trips when I was young and still do. We're taking one to the Adirondacks in June.

Here's a link to all available accessories for the Element:
http://automobiles.honda.com/element/accessories-list.aspx

Scroll down a little. There's a tail gate cabana plus a curtain for the interior. That's all of Honda's stuff and I imagine you can find more (maybe cheaper?) stuff from after market accessory makers.

Julie...yeah, we need to go north one day! :)

Orrrrr, you could go south and avoid all the cold. There's way too much of it up there.

Road trip!!! Sounds like fun! And that link to the Honda Element was interesting. Can you actually sleep in it?

Im pretty sure that's the idea. The seats all fold down flat. The only thing is I"m guessing that's for 2 people (adults).

Yeah it looks like it. It looks cool. I almost thought hmmm maybe this would be a good "next car". But then it would be like buying those fancy camping gear at REI because it looks cool.....useless though because I don't like camping hehehe. I like staying at hotels.

FUN! We have a big trip without DH in June--2000 miles one way, from AL to ID. You can do it! Especially since you will have your DH with you. What to see: Southern Route: Grand Canyon. Northern route, but maybe a little out of the way--Mt Rushmore, then swing through WY to Yellowstone.

You should take the boys to Yellowstone. It's one of the coolest places in the world.

And if you don't take them this trip you should definately plan a trip with them someday. Everyone should go to Yellowstone at least once in their life.

Ooh, that Honda element looks nice! I'm like Mai though.. I'd rather sleep in a hotel. LOL.

Sounds like it would be very an adventurous trip for you guys. :)

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