PBARNISH Report post Posted September 19, 2013 We are planning a trip from northern NJ to the southwest with Carlsbad Caverns as the first stop. Apparently there are two main routes we could take. The first is down I 81, through Tennessee, Little Rock, Dallas and across Texas. The second is I 80 west through Penn, over to Columbus, Indianapolis, St Louis, Tulsa and down to NM. Which route would be best? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 wolfe10 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 What time of year will you be making the trip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PBARNISH Report post Posted September 20, 2013 We are leaving early May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 wolfe10 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks, we didn't know if winter weather was part of the equation. Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 hugger5 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I would definitely, take the I 81 route. As taking the other route, you will encounter many small towns, and not good roads at times. We live in New Mexico, and travel many side roads. Either way, hope you will enjoy your adventure. Also, another consideration. The best place to stay in Carlbad, would be, the Carlsbad KOA. We have stayed a few times, and the operator is very helpful. Too bad you won't be making the trip in December. You might enjoy Christmas on the Pecos. About 100 homes along the river decorate. It is a 45 minute cruise on pontoon boats. Really a site to see in the South West Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PBARNISH Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Thank you so much for the feed back. We will try the KOA in Carlsbad. We will be then going to Grand Canyon and then the National Parks in Utah before leaving the RV in Denver for three months. We will then fly back out in September and then head north to Rocky Mt, then Tetons, Yellowstone and then east through Badlands before heading home to NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We are planning a trip from northern NJ to the southwest with Carlsbad Caverns as the first stop.
Apparently there are two main routes we could take. The first is down I 81, through Tennessee, Little Rock, Dallas and across Texas.
The second is I 80 west through Penn, over to Columbus, Indianapolis, St Louis, Tulsa and down to NM.
Which route would be best?
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