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pierreandcolleen


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Hi RV-Dreamers,
Unfortunately I don't get on here as often as I would like now that our trip has ended but I hope everyone is doing well.

My parents are planning to take a road trip (in an SUV, staying in motel/hotels) starting the end of August from Vermont out to Yellowstone (and visiting some other areas around there as well).  I was wondering if anyone could recommend a route that is somewhat scenic or offers some interesting places to visit as it is a long haul out there.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Happy travels!

-Colleen


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Once out in the Dakota's, the whole Mt. Rushmore and Badlands area. Then, Devil's tower and Cody in Wyoming before heading into Yellowstone.

I'm sure there's much more to see, but this will get you started.

Welcome back to the forum, smile

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If they can swing it the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is well worth the trip including the Lake Superior shoreline in Wisconsin to Duluth, Minnesota. Lots to see and experience and we like MI-28 more than US2 here. They could come through Canada (lots to see in Quebec and Ontario) and come back in at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and travel to Duluth and then work their way southwest to see the Black Hills area of South Dakota, which I also recommend. If they wanted to stay in States they could take I-75 north in Michigan to head north to the Upper Peninsula.

Iowa has a lot of flood damage right now so it is best to avoid it.

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In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you have the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac Island, Grand Marais Lake Shore, Pictured Rocks Lake Shore, The Copper Country (all this is along Lake Superior with the exception of Mackinac Island).

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I also vote for the northern route.  We came home from Yellowstone via the northwest exit from Yellowstone up through Montana and hit US 2 at the Montana- N. Dakota border near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers.  It was a very nice trip across the northern part of our country.  We followed US 2 all the way to the Mackinaw Bridge.  I have also come across the UP on hwy 28 and it is also very nice and runs along Superior.

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Thanks again to the most helpful group on the Web.  I'll pass the info onto my parents.

Happy Travels!
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Hi there!

Not sure how long of a trip your parents are planning, but if they do take US Hwy 2 across ND toward the end of September they can attend the Norsk Hostfest in Minot, ND. It's the largest Scandinavian Festival in North America.  I grew up about 20 miles outside of Minot -- Nice folks up there!

Another thought is if they have a chance to go through the Gallatin Forest and plan a stop at the Gallatin Gateway Inn.  It's not far from Yellowstone and a very pretty, historic inn.  I stayed there several years ago for New Years Eve. 

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I'd also recommend the northern route, being sure to swing above the Great Lakes. There's just no good way to get through Chicago, and the scenery around it is not great either. Wyoming and Montana are spectacular, so I hope they make some time to see more of them than Yellowstone. My favorite part of the country.

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When we came back from Yellowstone we were in a bit of a rush and went through CHicago - not very fun plus they hit us up for a ton of tolls.

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Another great area to visit is around Rapid City, SD.  There is Custer State Park, the Badlands and many other attractions in the area.  It is not on the northern route but could be a detour either going or coming.

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