Trip from WA to FL

[duallycc]

Hey All;

I'm looking at a trip beginning in NOV to start heading across the US
and winding up in FL. I would like to takeoff as far north as the weather
will allow and then come back in FEB on a southern route. So, I'm trying to
get a list of places that I and three other non GMC coaches would be able
to visit as we cross this land. Of course the weather will determine which
way we go, but for instance one place I would like to stop is Hannibal, MO
to visit the Tom Sawyer places of interest. We all agree on New Orleans on
the way back. Disneyworld is on our list. Will be traveling between 200
and 300 miles a day (just meandering really). So, any ideas??? Thanks in
advance...

--
Gary Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.

 

[Bruce Hart]

Fort Robinson in North Western Nebraska s a very nice camp site. Has a lot
of Indian war history, a site for dog training for the armed services
during WWII, and also a German POW camp. Easy ride to the Black Hills as
well. It could be very cold at that time of year though.

https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fort-robinson-sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NE&parkId=230077

> Hey All;
>
> I'm looking at a trip beginning in NOV to start heading across the US
> and winding up in FL. I would like to takeoff as far north as the weather
> will allow and then come back in FEB on a southern route. So, I'm trying to
> get a list of places that I and three other non GMC coaches would be able
> to visit as we cross this land. Of course the weather will determine which
> way we go, but for instance one place I would like to stop is Hannibal, MO
> to visit the Tom Sawyer places of interest. We all agree on New Orleans on
> the way back. Disneyworld is on our list. Will be traveling between 200
> and 300 miles a day (just meandering really). So, any ideas??? Thanks in
> advance...
>
> --
> Gary Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class

 

[thomas phipps]

If your planning to use Florida State Parks during the Winter season, reserve as far in advance as you can. Most state parks fill up with 'Winter
Floridians' and spaces become tight, especially in trying to keep your group together. I suspect this to be also true for parks along the southern
areas of the Southern States.
Come join us at the no-host rally in Weikiva Springs, second week in Dec. Dec 9-15. Short drive to the Mouse House and other area attractions.
This is a smaller park and does fill up during the Winter.
For your New Orleans stay, parks really depend upon having a towd. There is a commercial park in the French Quarter, but extremely pricy. Do not use
the KOA at Sidel, it is a dump. Unfortunately, I have no park to recommend in the New Orleans area. None are particularly nice.
Along I-10, I recommend Buccaneer State Park in Mississippi. Very new and nice. Also recommend the many Corps of Engineer parks along the way. With
the various passes, parks are reasonable in price and make nice over night stops.
I would gather information from the many States along your path for their state parks and general tourist information. They are very helpful.
Tom

--
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG

 

[johnny]

If I were doing it I'd go East to about Minneapolis, then turn south down the Great River Road to Nwrlins. You get a day looking at the north end of
the river, some time in St Louis, a look at Clemens' home area, and the Southern plantations in the Delta. Best campground if the new owners haven't
cheaped it up - Tom Sawyer in West Memphis. Close enough to hit the Memphis scene.

https://experiencemississippiriver.com/the-great-river-road-the-best-drive-in-america/

I'd figure the best part of a week to see the sights along the way. Do this in the Fall, it will be beautiful. Spring is nice but if there's a heavy
spring rain places may be underwater,

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[johnny]

And, what Tom says - several of us do the second week in December in Wekiwa Springs, although I'd suggest booking it now. You can always cancel
without a great cost and if you wait till November the park will probably be full.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[LQQKatJon]

I think you will have to look at as many different options on the northern route as you can. That time of year can be a tough time to travel
depending on the weather. I have had to winterize my GMC in September in MN, and other years it does not drop below freezing until thanksgiving.
The first 2 weeks of November is our Deer hunting season in MN, and I have had the GMC out there at 70 degrees, and 2 years ago it was 10 degrees and
snowing.

Keep an eye on the hunting seasons, as there can be limited RV parking in the midwest at peak hunting time.

With that said, St. Cloud, MN is right on I-94. Let me know if you are anywhere in the area.

--
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/

 

[scott nutter1]

Gary,
Your best bet in New Orleans is Pontchartrain landing RV park. A little expensive but nice and quiet and only a few miles from the French quarter.
West Memphis, 2nd Johnny's suggestion for Tom Sawyer RV park. Right on the Mississippi River.
Branson Mo can be interesting for the shows. Nashville is nice but crowded.
Kerrville Tx, Buckhorn RV resort. Real pretty area in the hill country. Go to Bandera on Wednesday night to the cowboy bar for cook your own steak
night and listen to a bob willis and the Texas playboys style band.

Buy the computer app "allstays", it has all sorts of good travel information.
Enjoy, Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
Houston, Texas

 

[sandra price]

The State Park Campground in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL is a beautiful
park near the gorgeous AL white sandy beaches. Good southern seafood
everywhere with "early bird" discounted dinners. Don't know how booked
they are in winter.

On I10, plan a stop in San Antonio and visit the Riverwalk, very
commercial, but beautiful: barge rides with meals or not, good restaurants
abound, the Hemisfair needle/tower and more. Sorry I don't have an RV park
to recommend.

North from there, Austin, Music Capitol of the World and Texas state
capital, is about an hour or so away. Totally different topography, and
beautiful. If you do that, let us know and we'll meet you somewhere. Pace
Bend State park, on Lake Travis, is near us and should have space
available.

West from there is The LBJ Ranch National Park along 71/290 where there are
many wineries for tasting. Fredricksburg is home to The Museum of the
Pacific, definitely a place of interest.

Agree with Scott, Buckhorn Lake in Kerrville is a top notch RV park.
However, South Llano State Park, a few miles west of Kerrville, on south
side of I10, is beautiful, with bird blinds and lots of wild game.

We stayed at a riverside RV park on the Mississippi that had power supply
on poles 6'+ above ground. Watch that!

Sounds like a great trip. Hope to see you in TX.

Sandra and Bob Price

> Gary,
> Your best bet in New Orleans is Pontchartrain landing RV park. A little
> expensive but nice and quiet and only a few miles from the French quarter.
> West Memphis, 2nd Johnny's suggestion for Tom Sawyer RV park. Right on the
> Mississippi River.
> Branson Mo can be interesting for the shows. Nashville is nice but crowded.
> Kerrville Tx, Buckhorn RV resort. Real pretty area in the hill country. Go
> to Bandera on Wednesday night to the cowboy bar for cook your own steak
> night and listen to a bob willis and the Texas playboys style band.
>
> Buy the computer app "allstays", it has all sorts of good travel
> information.
> Enjoy, Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
>
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[johnny]

I second San Antonio, been there for business and for shows. It's a tourist town.. and all the locals project 'we're glad you're here. Stick around
a while.' Our guy there used to say the dyed the river green for St Patty's and then next day drain it and pick up all the beer cans. Back in a few
weeks now.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[Rdenney]

Yes, they dye the San Antonio River green on St. Patrick’s Day. The
Riverwalk is like a controlled-level lake with a dam on the downstream end,
and the can open the dam to flush the river and refill it in about a day. I
don’t recall them cleaning it out after St. Paddy’s, but they always open
it up in January for a week or so and dredge the silt out of it with front
loaders and dump trucks. In the main part of the Riverwalk, it’s only about
30” deep even when the dam is closed. With the dam open, it’s 6-8” unless
it’s raining hard and then it can be six feet.

Rick “former Traffic Management Engineer for the City of SA” Denney

On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 10:05 PM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

> I second San Antonio, been there for business and for shows. It's a
> tourist town.. and all the locals project 'we're glad you're here. Stick
> around
> a while.' Our guy there used to say the dyed the river green for St
> Patty's and then next day drain it and pick up all the beer cans. Back in
> a few
> weeks now.
>
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
>
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[Ken B]

> Gary,
> Your best bet in New Orleans is Pontchartrain landing RV park. A little expensive but nice and quiet and only a few miles from the French
> quarter.
> West Memphis, 2nd Johnny's suggestion for Tom Sawyer RV park. Right on the Mississippi River.
> Branson Mo can be interesting for the shows. Nashville is nice but crowded.
> Kerrville Tx, Buckhorn RV resort. Real pretty area in the hill country. Go to Bandera on Wednesday night to the cowboy bar for cook your own steak
> night and listen to a bob willis and the Texas playboys style band.
>
> Buy the computer app "allstays", it has all sorts of good travel information.
> Enjoy, Scott.

If you do decide to go to or through Nashville, You have to run Nachez Trace. I have done it several times. My first time was because Roger Black
suggested it.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[johnny]

Rick, my folks at the Katz stations there made the 'beer can' claim, it may be apocryphal. It's weird for a kid from the South to see a 'river' which
is regularly emptied is all. KYKK-KCYY. Actually was the only market we were in without a GMC promotional vehicle.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[larry nelson]

Here in the Ozarks, there is a saying "there is a lid for every jar".....

I second the recommendation for Ft Robinson in Nebraska. It is on my Top 10 places to camp on earth. So much history there. Nothing like laying in
your bed hearing the coyotes howling. Loved it. The Fort itself is an amazing piece of history of the West. I have heard the Chadron museum of the fur
trade is great but cannot comment. You can find a lot to do along Hwy 20, the Niobrara River is a top 10 floating stream.

We stay at Pontchartrain Landing several times a year. Great place in New Orleans.

We live 40 miles from Branson and if you have never been.....go.

I am hopeful I can cast off my "work" yoke and set off before I croak.

--
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT

 

[duallycc]

Hey All;

Thanks for more tips. I'm taking these to the others that will be part
of this trip. Im getting excited...

GaryB

On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 5:44 AM, Larry Nelson <

> Here in the Ozarks, there is a saying "there is a lid for every jar".....
>
> I second the recommendation for Ft Robinson in Nebraska. It is on my Top
> 10 places to camp on earth. So much history there. Nothing like laying in
> your bed hearing the coyotes howling. Loved it. The Fort itself is an
> amazing piece of history of the West. I have heard the Chadron museum of
> the fur
> trade is great but cannot comment. You can find a lot to do along Hwy 20,
> the Niobrara River is a top 10 floating stream.
>
> We stay at Pontchartrain Landing several times a year. Great place in New
> Orleans.
>
> We live 40 miles from Branson and if you have never been.....go.
>
> I am hopeful I can cast off my "work" yoke and set off before I croak.
>
> --
> Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
> Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
>
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.