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Day-by-day itineraries for every road trip, 2009–2026, based on my planning spreadsheets and trip records. Day numbers link to that day's video page where one exists. Lodging and costs are shown where I recorded them.

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2026 June — Canyons & Deserts

Jun 9–25, 2026 • 17 days • 4,697 miles • lodging $1,814.91 • $604.90 fuel (19 fills, 27.0 MPG)

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Tue, Jun 9	To Clinton, OKSuper 8, Clinton OK · $86.91	Super 8, Clinton OK	$86.91
Day 2	Wed, Jun 10	Palo Duro CanyonRoute 66 Desert Rose Motel, Vega TX · $71.00	Route 66 Desert Rose Motel, Vega TX	$71.00
Day 3	Thu, Jun 11	To Grand CanyonMather Campground #78 · $30.00	Mather Campground #78	$30.00
Day 4	Fri, Jun 12	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge (6 nights) · $906.52	Bright Angel Lodge (6 nights)	$906.52
Day 5	Sat, Jun 13	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 6	Sun, Jun 14	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 7	Mon, Jun 15	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 8	Tue, Jun 16	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 9	Wed, Jun 17	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 10	Thu, Jun 18	To Las VegasExcalibur, Las Vegas (3 nights) · $348.98	Excalibur, Las Vegas (3 nights)	$348.98
Day 11	Fri, Jun 19	Las VegasExcalibur · (incl)	Excalibur	(incl)
Day 12	Sat, Jun 20	Las VegasExcalibur · (incl)	Excalibur	(incl)
Day 13	Sun, Jun 21	To Death ValleyThe Ranch at Death Valley (2 nights) · $246.40	The Ranch at Death Valley (2 nights)	$246.40
Day 14	Mon, Jun 22	Death ValleyThe Ranch at Death Valley · (incl)	The Ranch at Death Valley	(incl)
Day 15	Tue, Jun 23	To TucumcariAlmara Inn, Tucumcari NM · $51.02	Almara Inn, Tucumcari NM	$51.02
Day 16	Wed, Jun 24	DFW ArcadesSureStay, Terrell TX · $74.08	SureStay, Terrell TX	$74.08
Day 17	Thu, Jun 25	To Home— · —	—	—

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2026 March — Cherohala Skyway

Mar 9, 2026 • 1 day • scenic drive

Day	Date	Summary
Day 1	Mon, Mar 9	Cherohala Skyway

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2024 — Canyons, Arches, & Yellowstone

Jun 3–18, 2024 • 16 days • lodging $1,546.57 • gas $503.56 • 32.4 mi hiked

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Mon, Jun 3	Drive to Clinton, OKSuper 8, Clinton OK · $69.39	Super 8, Clinton OK	$69.39
Day 2	Tue, Jun 4	Glenrio, to Kaibab NFTusayan-Montane CG (R40) · $28.00	Tusayan-Montane CG (R40)	$28.00
Day 3	Wed, Jun 5	Grand Canyon NP — hikes (13 mi total)Bright Angel Lodge · $145.38	Bright Angel Lodge	$145.38
Day 4	Thu, Jun 6	Grand Canyon NP — rest dayBright Angel Lodge · $145.38	Bright Angel Lodge	$145.38
Day 5	Fri, Jun 7	Grand Canyon NP — Bright Angel to 3-Mile (6 mi)Bright Angel Lodge · $145.38	Bright Angel Lodge	$145.38
Day 6	Sat, Jun 8	Grand Canyon NP — rest day (0.8 mi)Bright Angel Lodge · $145.38	Bright Angel Lodge	$145.38
Day 7	Sun, Jun 9	To Bryce NP — Navajo/Queens Loop (3 mi)Riverside Ranch Motel, Hatch UT · $88.03	Riverside Ranch Motel, Hatch UT	$88.03
Day 8	Mon, Jun 10	Bryce NP — Peek-A-Boo Loop (5.2 mi)Riverside Ranch Motel, Hatch UT · $88.03	Riverside Ranch Motel, Hatch UT	$88.03
Day 9	Tue, Jun 11	Capitol Reef / Arches — Panorama Point, Delicate ArchMoab RV Resort Cabin · $108.23	Moab RV Resort Cabin	$108.23
Day 10	Wed, Jun 12	Canyonlands NPMoab RV Resort Cabin · $108.23	Moab RV Resort Cabin	$108.23
Day 11	Thu, Jun 13	To Yellowstone — drive to Idaho FallsMotel West, Idaho Falls ID · $73.22	Motel West, Idaho Falls ID	$73.22
Day 12	Fri, Jun 14	Yellowstone NPMadison Campground · $41.21	Madison Campground	$41.21
Day 13	Sat, Jun 15	Yellowstone NPRoosevelt Lodge (Roughrider) · $143.06	Roosevelt Lodge (Roughrider)	$143.06
Day 14	Sun, Jun 16	Yellowstone NP (Father's Day)Roosevelt Lodge · $143.06	Roosevelt Lodge	$143.06
Day 15	Mon, Jun 17	Yellowstone NP, drive to North PlatteHusker Inn, North Platte NE · $74.59	Husker Inn, North Platte NE	$74.59
Day 16	Tue, Jun 18	Gateway Arch NP, drive home— · —	—	—

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2019 — Northern California & the Northwest

May 25–Jun 11, 2019 • 18 days • itinerary shortened after a badly sprained ankle on Day 9

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Sat, May 25	Drive day to Clinton, OKDays Inn, Clinton OK · $57.24	Days Inn, Clinton OK	$57.24
Day 2	Sun, May 26	Drive day to Kaibab NFTen-X Campground (Site #32) · $18.00	Ten-X Campground (Site #32)	$18.00
Day 3	Mon, May 27	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $149.66	Bright Angel Lodge	$149.66
Day 4	Tue, May 28	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $149.66	Bright Angel Lodge	$149.66
Day 5	Wed, May 29	Drive day to Reno, NVNugget Casino Resort · $82.70	Nugget Casino Resort	$82.70
Day 6	Thu, May 30	Lassen Volcanic NPValue Inn & Suites, Redding CA · $78.39	Value Inn & Suites, Redding CA	$78.39
Day 7	Fri, May 31	Lassen Volcanic NPValue Inn & Suites, Redding CA · $78.39	Value Inn & Suites, Redding CA	$78.39
Day 8	Sat, Jun 1	Redwood NPMotel 6 Humboldt U, Arcata CA · $78.54	Motel 6 Humboldt U, Arcata CA	$78.54
Day 9	Sun, Jun 2	Redwood NP (ankle sprain!)Sovana Inn, Medford OR · $78.78	Sovana Inn, Medford OR	$78.78
Day 10	Mon, Jun 3	Crater Lake NPFarewell Bend CG (Site #50) · $31.00	Farewell Bend CG (Site #50)	$31.00
Day 11	Tue, Jun 4	Crater Lake NPUniversity Inn, Eugene OR · $86.13	University Inn, Eugene OR	$86.13
Day 12	Wed, Jun 5	Mt St Helens, to Forks WAFar West Motel, Forks WA · $95.83	Far West Motel, Forks WA	$95.83
Day 13	Thu, Jun 6	Olympic NP (abbreviated)Super 8, Shelton WA · $73.79	Super 8, Shelton WA	$73.79
Day 14	Fri, Jun 7	North Cascades NP (quick)Red Lion Inn, Everett WA · $98.30	Red Lion Inn, Everett WA	$98.30
Day 15	Sat, Jun 8	Mt. Rainier NP (quick), to MissoulaMotel 6, Missoula MT · $80.24	Motel 6, Missoula MT	$80.24
Day 16	Sun, Jun 9	Drive day: Missoula to Rapid CityTravelodge, Rapid City SD · —	Travelodge, Rapid City SD	—
Day 17	Mon, Jun 10	Drive day: Rapid City to Des MoinesRed Roof Inn, Des Moines IA · $78.61	Red Roof Inn, Des Moines IA	$78.61
Day 18	Tue, Jun 11	Drive day: Des Moines to home— · —	—	—

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2018 — Canyons & Arches

Jun 8–16, 2018 • 9 days • with my brother David • ~3,869 miles • total $1,960.36

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Fri, Jun 8	Drive to Clinton, OKMotel 6, Clinton OK · $47.51	Motel 6, Clinton OK	$47.51
Day 2	Sat, Jun 9	Petrified Forest NP, to GC VillageMaswik Lodge (3 nights) · $359.19	Maswik Lodge (3 nights)	$359.19
Day 3	Sun, Jun 10	Grand Canyon NPMaswik Lodge · (incl)	Maswik Lodge	(incl)
Day 4	Mon, Jun 11	Grand Canyon NPMaswik Lodge · (incl)	Maswik Lodge	(incl)
Day 5	Tue, Jun 12	Monument Valley, Goosenecks, to ArchesDevil's Garden CG (2 nights) · $50.00	Devil's Garden CG (2 nights)	$50.00
Day 6	Wed, Jun 13	Arches NP — Delicate Arch, Devil's Garden hikeDevil's Garden CG · (incl)	Devil's Garden CG	(incl)
Day 7	Thu, Jun 14	Canyonlands NP — Grand View Point, Dead Horse PointAdventure Inn, Durango CO · $151.17	Adventure Inn, Durango CO	$151.17
Day 8	Fri, Jun 15	Great Sand Dunes NP, to Ellis KSDays Inn, Ellis KS · $104.05	Days Inn, Ellis KS	$104.05
Day 9	Sat, Jun 16	Return home— · —	—	—

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2017 — Southern California's National Parks

May 7–28, 2017 • 22 days • lodging $1,220.78

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Sun, May 7	Drive day to Henryetta, OKGreen Country Inn, Henryetta OK · $49.34	Green Country Inn, Henryetta OK	$49.34
Day 2	Mon, May 8	Drive day to Grants, NMSands Motel, Grants NM · $34.16	Sands Motel, Grants NM	$34.16
Day 3	Tue, May 9	Drive to Blythe, CABudget Host, Blythe CA · $60.50	Budget Host, Blythe CA	$60.50
Day 4	Wed, May 10	Joshua Tree NPIndian Cove CG · $20.00	Indian Cove CG	$20.00
Day 5	Thu, May 11	Joshua Tree NP, to Ventura areaMotel 6 Ventura · $66.52	Motel 6 Ventura	$66.52
Day 6	Fri, May 12	Channel Islands NP (ferry from Ventura)Best Western, Bakersfield CA · $73.41	Best Western, Bakersfield CA	$73.41
Day 7	Sat, May 13	To Pinnacles NPPinnacles CG · $23.00	Pinnacles CG	$23.00
Day 8	Sun, May 14	Pinnacles NPPinnacles CG · $23.00	Pinnacles CG	$23.00
Day 9	Mon, May 15	To Yosemite via San FranciscoYosemite Ridge Resort · $120.00	Yosemite Ridge Resort	$120.00
Day 10	Tue, May 16	Yosemite NPYosemite Ridge Resort · $120.00	Yosemite Ridge Resort	$120.00
Day 11	Wed, May 17	Yosemite NPUpper Pines CG · $26.00	Upper Pines CG	$26.00
Day 12	Thu, May 18	To Sequoia — drive to FresnoLa Quinta, Fresno CA · $73.78	La Quinta, Fresno CA	$73.78
Day 13	Fri, May 19	Kings Canyon / Sequoia NPPotwisha CG · $22.00	Potwisha CG	$22.00
Day 14	Sat, May 20	Sequoia NP, to MojaveMotel 6 Mojave Airport · $53.00	Motel 6 Mojave Airport	$53.00
Day 15	Sun, May 21	To Death Valley NPFurnace Creek CG (FCFS) · $16.00	Furnace Creek CG (FCFS)	$16.00
Day 16	Mon, May 22	Death Valley NPFurnace Creek CG (FCFS) · $16.00	Furnace Creek CG (FCFS)	$16.00
Day 17	Tue, May 23	Death Valley to Las VegasDowntown Grand · $75.82	Downtown Grand	$75.82
Day 18	Wed, May 24	Vegas to Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $97.00	Bright Angel Lodge	$97.00
Day 19	Thu, May 25	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $97.00	Bright Angel Lodge	$97.00
Day 20	Fri, May 26	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $97.00	Bright Angel Lodge	$97.00
Day 21	Sat, May 27	Drive day to Clinton, OKEcono Lodge, Clinton OK · $57.25	Econo Lodge, Clinton OK	$57.25
Day 22	Sun, May 28	Return home— · —	—	—

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2016 December — Grand Canyon (Winter)

Dec 11–19, 2016 • 9 days • with my parents • lodging $959.02 • the only winter trip

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Sun, Dec 11	Chattanooga to Clarksville, ARBest Western, Clarksville AR · $90.80	Best Western, Clarksville AR	$90.80
Day 2	Mon, Dec 12	Arkansas to Tucumcari, NMDays Inn, Tucumcari NM · $84.79	Days Inn, Tucumcari NM	$84.79
Day 3	Tue, Dec 13	New Mexico to the South RimBright Angel Lodge · $336.75	Bright Angel Lodge	$336.75
Day 4	Wed, Dec 14	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 5	Thu, Dec 15	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · (incl)	Bright Angel Lodge	(incl)
Day 6	Fri, Dec 16	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $259.77	Bright Angel Lodge	$259.77
Day 7	Sat, Dec 17	South Rim to Tucumcari, NMDays Inn, Tucumcari NM · $96.11	Days Inn, Tucumcari NM	$96.11
Day 8	Sun, Dec 18	New Mexico to Clarksville, ARBest Western, Clarksville AR · $90.80	Best Western, Clarksville AR	$90.80
Day 9	Mon, Dec 19	Arkansas to home— · —	—	—

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2016 June — Southwest & Colorado's National Parks

Jun 5–22, 2016 • 18 days • lodging $939.37

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Sun, Jun 5	To Big Bend — drive to Clinton, OKSuper 8, Clinton OK · $68.69	Super 8, Clinton OK	$68.69
Day 2	Mon, Jun 6	To Big Bend — drive to Odessa, TXMicrotel, Odessa TX · $83.66	Microtel, Odessa TX	$83.66
Day 3	Tue, Jun 7	Odessa to Big Bend NP (half day)CAMP: Chisos Basin · $14.00	CAMP: Chisos Basin	$14.00
Day 4	Wed, Jun 8	Big Bend NPCAMP: Rio Grande Village · $14.00	CAMP: Rio Grande Village	$14.00
Day 5	Thu, Jun 9	To White Sands, on to AlamogordoSuper 8, Alamogordo NM · $70.00	Super 8, Alamogordo NM	$70.00
Day 6	Fri, Jun 10	Drive to TucsonRed Roof Inn Marana North, Tucson AZ · $53.55	Red Roof Inn Marana North, Tucson AZ	$53.55
Day 7	Sat, Jun 11	Saguaro NPRed Roof Inn Marana North, Tucson AZ · $53.55	Red Roof Inn Marana North, Tucson AZ	$53.55
Day 8	Sun, Jun 12	Saguaro NP, to the South RimCAMP: Mather Campground #038 · $18.00	CAMP: Mather Campground #038	$18.00
Day 9	Mon, Jun 13	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $86.59	Bright Angel Lodge	$86.59
Day 10	Tue, Jun 14	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $86.59	Bright Angel Lodge	$86.59
Day 11	Wed, Jun 15	Grand Canyon NPBright Angel Lodge · $86.59	Bright Angel Lodge	$86.59
Day 12	Thu, Jun 16	To Black CanyonCAMP: South Rim CG #007A · $16.00	CAMP: South Rim CG #007A	$16.00
Day 13	Fri, Jun 17	Black Canyon of the Gunnison NPBlack Canyon Motel, Montrose CO · $81.64	Black Canyon Motel, Montrose CO	$81.64
Day 14	Sat, Jun 18	Colorado National Monument, to Rocky MountainCAMP: Green Ridge (Arapaho NF) #024A · $28.00	CAMP: Green Ridge (Arapaho NF) #024A	$28.00
Day 15	Sun, Jun 19	Rocky Mountain NP (west side)CAMP: Moraine Park A096 · $26.00	CAMP: Moraine Park A096	$26.00
Day 16	Mon, Jun 20	Rocky Mountain NP (east side)Econo Lodge, Pueblo CO · $67.07	Econo Lodge, Pueblo CO	$67.07
Day 17	Tue, Jun 21	Great Sand Dunes NP, to Ellis KSDays Inn, Ellis KS · $85.44	Days Inn, Ellis KS	$85.44
Day 18	Wed, Jun 22	Return home— · —	—	—

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2014 June — Grand Canyon Hiking Week

Jun 7–17, 2014 • 10 days • ~44 miles hiked • lodging $625.57 • *lodge room held during the below-rim night

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Sat, Jun 7	Travel to Clinton, OKSuper 8, Clinton OK · $74.41	Super 8, Clinton OK	$74.41
Day 2	Sun, Jun 8	Glenrio, to Grand CanyonMather Campground #202 · $18.00	Mather Campground #202	$18.00
Day 3	Mon, Jun 9	Grand Canyon — Plateau Point hike (12 miles)Bright Angel Lodge · $88.86	Bright Angel Lodge	$88.86
Day 4	Tue, Jun 10	Grand Canyon — night hike to 1.5-mile Resthouse (3 miles)Bright Angel Lodge · $88.86	Bright Angel Lodge	$88.86
Day 5	Wed, Jun 11	Grand Canyon — no hikeBright Angel Lodge · $88.86	Bright Angel Lodge	$88.86
Day 6	Thu, Jun 12	South Kaibab to Bright Angel, part 1 — overnight below the rimIndian Gardens Campground (inner canyon) · $88.86*	Indian Gardens Campground (inner canyon)	$88.86*
Day 7	Fri, Jun 13	South Kaibab to Bright Angel, part 2 (17 miles total)Bright Angel Lodge · $88.86	Bright Angel Lodge	$88.86
Day 8	Sat, Jun 14	Grand CanyonBright Angel Lodge · $88.86	Bright Angel Lodge	$88.86
Day 9	Sun, Jun 15	Check out; Canyonlands NP — Chesler Park Loop; begin overnight drive home(driving) · —	(driving)	—
Day 10	Mon, Jun 16	Driving home (straight through, many breaks)(driving) · —	(driving)	—
Day 11	Tue, Jun 17	Arrive Chattanooga AM; return rental— · —	—	—

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2014 March — Congaree

Mar 10–11, 2014 • 2 days

Day	Date	Summary
Day 1	Mon, Mar 10	Congaree NP
Day 2	Tue, Mar 11	Congaree NP, return home

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2013 — Eclectic National Parks of the West & Midwest

May 31–Jun 23, 2013 • 24 days • lodging $1,309.08

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 0	Fri, May 31	Drive to Hot SpringsGulpha Gorge CG (FCFS) · $0	Gulpha Gorge CG (FCFS)	$0
Day 1	Sat, Jun 1	Hot Springs bath; drive to AmarilloRed Roof Inn, Amarillo · $63	Red Roof Inn, Amarillo	$63
Day 2	Sun, Jun 2	Pie Town, Sunset Crater Volcano, to Grand CanyonMather Campground · $18	Mather Campground	$18
Day 3	Mon, Jun 3	Grand Canyon — South Kaibab to Skeleton PointBright Angel Lodge · $77.57	Bright Angel Lodge	$77.57
Day 4	Tue, Jun 4	Grand Canyon — Bright Angel to Indian GardensBright Angel Lodge · $77.57	Bright Angel Lodge	$77.57
Day 5	Wed, Jun 5	Hoover Dam, to VegasOrleans Casino · $43	Orleans Casino	$43
Day 6	Thu, Jun 6	VegasOrleans Casino · $43	Orleans Casino	$43
Day 7	Fri, Jun 7	To Death Valley via PahrumpLongstreet Casino · $69.50	Longstreet Casino	$69.50
Day 8	Sat, Jun 8	Death Valley — Badwater BasinTexas Spring CG (FCFS) · $0	Texas Spring CG (FCFS)	$0
Day 9	Sun, Jun 9	Death Valley to Great BasinEnd of the Trail..er, Baker NV · $95	End of the Trail..er, Baker NV	$95
Day 10	Mon, Jun 10	Great Basin — Lehman CavesEnd of the Trail..er, Baker NV · $95	End of the Trail..er, Baker NV	$95
Day 11	Tue, Jun 11	Great Basin — Wheeler Peak hike; to MilfordOak Tree Inn, Milford UT · $77	Oak Tree Inn, Milford UT	$77
Day 12	Wed, Jun 12	Zion NP — Narrows hikeZion Park Motel · $72.19	Zion Park Motel	$72.19
Day 13	Thu, Jun 13	To Craters of the Moon — Inferno ConeArco Inn · $48	Arco Inn	$48
Day 14	Fri, Jun 14	Craters of the Moon — Broken Top Loop, cavesLonesomehurst CG · $25	Lonesomehurst CG	$25
Day 15	Sat, Jun 15	Yellowstone — Mammoth, Norris, Lower, Old FaithfulOld Faithful Cabin · $81.26	Old Faithful Cabin	$81.26
Day 16	Sun, Jun 16	Yellowstone — Lake, Hayden, Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneRoosevelt Lodge · $81.26	Roosevelt Lodge	$81.26
Day 17	Mon, Jun 17	Tower, Lamar, Beartooth Highway; to RooseveltSully Creek State Park (FCFS) · $10	Sully Creek State Park (FCFS)	$10
Day 18	Tue, Jun 18	Theodore Roosevelt NP — South & North UnitsCCC Campground (FCFS) · $10	CCC Campground (FCFS)	$10
Day 19	Wed, Jun 19	Lake Itasca (Mississippi headwaters)Super 8, Bemidji MN · $67.98	Super 8, Bemidji MN	$67.98
Day 20	Thu, Jun 20	To Voyageurs / Isle Royale stagingOutpost Motel, Grand Marais MN · $65	Outpost Motel, Grand Marais MN	$65
Day 21	Fri, Jun 21	Isle Royale — Grace Creek Overlook (3.6 mi RT)Outpost Motel, Grand Marais MN · $65	Outpost Motel, Grand Marais MN	$65
Day 22	Sat, Jun 22	Drive toward Mammoth CaveRed Roof Inn, Louisville KY · $43	Red Roof Inn, Louisville KY	$43
Day 23	Sun, Jun 23	Mammoth Cave, home to Chattanooga— · —	—	—

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2011 June — Blue Ridge Parkway

Jun 23–27, 2011 • 5 days • with my friend Landon • total $1,046.72

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Thu, Jun 23	Skyline Drive, BRP to Peaks of OtterCountry Inns, Harrisonburg VA · $95.46	Country Inns, Harrisonburg VA	$95.46
Day 2	Fri, Jun 24	Blue Ridge Parkway (Peaks of Otter)Peaks of Otter Lodge, BRP · $145.20	Peaks of Otter Lodge, BRP	$145.20
Day 3	Sat, Jun 25	BRP to Lenoir, NCDays Inn, Lenoir NC · $60.01	Days Inn, Lenoir NC	$60.01
Day 4	Sun, Jun 26	BRP — Linn Cove, Linville, Mount MitchellRed Roof Inn, Asheville NC · $61.73	Red Roof Inn, Asheville NC	$61.73
Day 5	Mon, Jun 27	BRP (Graveyard Fields), return home— · —	—	—

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2011 May — Utah's National Parks

May 10–31, 2011 • 22 days • lodging $1,171

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 1	Tue, May 10	Drive day to OklahomaSuper 8, Clinton OK · $50	Super 8, Clinton OK	$50
Day 2	Wed, May 11	Very Large Array, Pie Town; to GC VillageMather Campground · $18	Mather Campground	$18
Day 3	Thu, May 12	Grand Canyon South RimBright Angel Lodge · $81	Bright Angel Lodge	$81
Day 4	Fri, May 13	Grand Canyon — South Kaibab hikeBright Angel Lodge · $81	Bright Angel Lodge	$81
Day 5	Sat, May 14	Grand Canyon — Bright Angel hike (Indian Gardens)Bright Angel Lodge · $81	Bright Angel Lodge	$81
Day 6	Sun, May 15	To the North Rim — Bright Angel PointNorth Rim Campground · $18	North Rim Campground	$18
Day 7	Mon, May 16	North Rim — Walhalla PlateauQuail Park Lodge, Kanab UT · $98	Quail Park Lodge, Kanab UT	$98
Day 8	Tue, May 17	To Zion — Observation PointWatchman Campground · $16	Watchman Campground	$16
Day 9	Wed, May 18	Zion — Narrows hikeZion Park Motel · $94	Zion Park Motel	$94
Day 10	Thu, May 19	Zion — Angel's Landing & KolobOak Tree Inn, Milford UT · $88	Oak Tree Inn, Milford UT	$88
Day 11	Fri, May 20	To Great Basin NP — Lehman CavesMotel 6 Wendover · $36	Motel 6 Wendover	$36
Day 12	Sat, May 21	Salt Flats, Great BasinEagle's Landing, Beaver UT · $44	Eagle's Landing, Beaver UT	$44
Day 13	Sun, May 22	To Bryce Canyon NPSunset Campground · $15	Sunset Campground	$15
Day 14	Mon, May 23	Bryce Canyon NPBryce Canyon Inn · $78	Bryce Canyon Inn	$78
Day 15	Tue, May 24	To Arches via Capitol ReefRiverside Oasis, Moab UT · $80	Riverside Oasis, Moab UT	$80
Day 16	Wed, May 25	Arches — Devil's Garden, Delicate ArchRiverside Oasis, Moab UT · $80	Riverside Oasis, Moab UT	$80
Day 17	Thu, May 26	Arches — Fiery Furnace, Dead Horse PointInca Inn, Moab UT · $90	Inca Inn, Moab UT	$90
Day 18	Fri, May 27	Canyonlands — Island in the Sky, NeedlesGoosenecks State Park (free) · $0	Goosenecks State Park (free)	$0
Day 19	Sat, May 28	Monument Valley, Mesa VerdeSpruce Lodge, South Fork CO · $59	Spruce Lodge, South Fork CO	$59
Day 20	Sun, May 29	Great Sand Dunes NP — Star Dune hikeLa Plaza, Walsenburg CO · $52	La Plaza, Walsenburg CO	$52
Day 21	Mon, May 30	Drive dayMilford Lake, KS (CG) · $12	Milford Lake, KS (CG)	$12
Day 22	Tue, May 31	Drive day, return home— · —	—	—

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2010 June — Great National Parks of the West

Jun 4–26, 2010 • 23 days • ~6,093 miles • lodging $1,263

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging	Cost
Day 0	Fri, Jun 4	Leave home; drive to OklahomaHenryetta, OK (ABV Inn) · $40	Henryetta, OK (ABV Inn)	$40
Day 1	Sat, Jun 5	Petrified Forest, to Grand CanyonMather Campground · $18	Mather Campground	$18
Day 2	Sun, Jun 6	Grand Canyon — tourBright Angel Lodge · $79	Bright Angel Lodge	$79
Day 3	Mon, Jun 7	Grand Canyon — Bright Angel hike (Indian Gardens / Plateau Point)Bright Angel Lodge · $79	Bright Angel Lodge	$79
Day 4	Tue, Jun 8	Grand Canyon — South Kaibab hikeMather Campground · $18	Mather Campground	$18
Day 5	Wed, Jun 9	Hoover Dam, Vegas (half day)Orleans Casino · $40	Orleans Casino	$40
Day 6	Thu, Jun 10	VegasOrleans Casino · $40	Orleans Casino	$40
Day 7	Fri, Jun 11	Death Valley NPRamada Bishop · $70	Ramada Bishop	$70
Day 8	Sat, Jun 12	Yosemite NPYosemite Ridge, Groveland · $100	Yosemite Ridge, Groveland	$100
Day 9	Sun, Jun 13	Yosemite NPYosemite Ridge, Groveland · $100	Yosemite Ridge, Groveland	$100
Day 10	Mon, Jun 14	Yosemite NPMotel 6 Reno · $35	Motel 6 Reno	$35
Day 11	Tue, Jun 15	Big drive day — Salt FlatsColter Bay Tent Village · $50	Colter Bay Tent Village	$50
Day 12	Wed, Jun 16	Yellowstone — Lower LoopCanyon Lodge · $79	Canyon Lodge	$79
Day 13	Thu, Jun 17	Yellowstone — Upper LoopOld Faithful Lodge · $125	Old Faithful Lodge	$125
Day 14	Fri, Jun 18	Yellowstone — Washburn hikeBozeman KOA · $35	Bozeman KOA	$35
Day 15	Sat, Jun 19	Drive to Glacier — Lake McDonald areaLake McDonald Lodge · $135	Lake McDonald Lodge	$135
Day 16	Sun, Jun 20	Glacier NP — Logan Pass / loopSwiftcurrent Motor Inn · $75	Swiftcurrent Motor Inn	$75
Day 17	Mon, Jun 21	Glacier NP — Grinnell hikeSwiftcurrent Motor Inn · $75	Swiftcurrent Motor Inn	$75
Day 18	Tue, Jun 22	Big drive dayKeyhole State Park, WY · $25	Keyhole State Park, WY	$25
Day 19	Wed, Jun 23	Devil's Tower, Rushmore, Wind CaveSage Creek / Cedar Pass (FCFS) · $0	Sage Creek / Cedar Pass (FCFS)	$0
Day 20	Thu, Jun 24	Badlands NPMotel 6 Mitchell · $45	Motel 6 Mitchell	$45
Day 21	Fri, Jun 25	Drive day to Missouri— · —	—	—
Day 22	Sat, Jun 26	Drive day; return home— · —	—	—

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2010 March — Snowy Blue Ridge Parkway

Mar 7–10, 2010 • 4 days • scenic drive

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging
Day 1	Sun, Mar 7	Drive to Waynesboro, VAWaynesboro, VA	Waynesboro, VA
Day 2	Mon, Mar 8	BRP mileposts 1–86 + hikePeaks of Otter	Peaks of Otter
Day 3	Tue, Mar 9	BRP mileposts 86–290, to BooneHidden Valley	Hidden Valley
Day 4	Wed, Mar 10	BRP mileposts 290–470, to Smokies; return home—	—

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2009 May — Grand Canyon, Vegas, & Yellowstone

May 22–30, 2009 • 9 days • the trip that started it all

Day	Date	Summary	Lodging
Day 1	Fri, May 22	Drive day—	—
Day 2	Sat, May 23	Grand Canyon NPMather Campground, Grand Canyon AZ	Mather Campground, Grand Canyon AZ
Day 3	Sun, May 24	Grand Canyon NPAmericas Best Value Inn, Kingman AZ	Americas Best Value Inn, Kingman AZ
Day 4	Mon, May 25	Hoover Dam / VegasBill's Gamblin Hall & Saloon, Las Vegas NV	Bill's Gamblin Hall & Saloon, Las Vegas NV
Day 5	Tue, May 26	VegasBill's Gamblin Hall & Saloon, Las Vegas NV	Bill's Gamblin Hall & Saloon, Las Vegas NV
Day 6	Wed, May 27	En route to YellowstoneHenry's Lake State Park, ID	Henry's Lake State Park, ID
Day 7	Thu, May 28	Yellowstone NPMammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone NP	Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone NP
Day 8	Fri, May 29	Yellowstone / Grand TetonRawlins KOA, Rawlins WY	Rawlins KOA, Rawlins WY
Day 9	Sat, May 30	Drive home—	—

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2009 March — Blue Ridge Parkway

Mar 9–11, 2009 • 3 days • scenic drive • the first documented trip

Day	Date	Summary
Day 1	Mon, Mar 9	Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway (to Asheville, NC)
Day 2	Tue, Mar 10	Mount Mitchell, Blue Ridge Parkway (to Peaks of Otter, VA)
Day 3	Wed, Mar 11	Peaks of Otter, Blue Ridge Parkway (return home)

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