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Useful travel information

Useful travel information - Flights If traveling internationally allow 2-3 hours between landing in the USA or Canada and the connecting flight (for customs and immigration). If traveling internationally, it…

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Steps in planning a trip to the USA/Canada

Planning a trip to the USA and Canada is usually a fairly simple procedure. There are those for whom planning goes smoothly and easily and there are those who due…

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Where to go on your first trip?

Where to go on your first trip to the USA/Canada (and where to go on your second/third and fourth trip) is one of the most significant questions when planning your…

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USA and Canada travel info

USA and Canada travel info - see all regions detailed below in this map 1 Northeast United States Includes the states - Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island…

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How much does a trip cost?

So, how much does a trip cost? Prices due to change all the time, usually on the rise, and yet I have tried to quantify the daily expenses of a…

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When to travel?

Many factors affect the recommended travel season, the main one is the weather (which can also cause closure of roads). Choosing the right travel date is very significant for the…

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What to pack?

What to Pack for your trip? Although a trip to the USA and Canada is usually long one, it is worth reducing the amount of luggage taking along to this…

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Camping Gear Checklist

Camping Gear Checklist most of this list is relevant for RV travelers as well tent (preferably 3 seasons/rainproof) stakes and hammer tent footprint or tarp warm sleeping bags sleeping pads…

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RV and Camping Travel Guide

Traveling in a Motorhome or an RV (Recreational Vehicle) is a great way to travel. It allows accommodation in the beautiful campgrounds of North America, and provides an extraordinary and…

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National Parks maps

On this page you can find USA National Parks maps (excluding Hawaii and Alaska). Click on the maps to enlarge them. These National Parks maps are usually identical to the…

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How to avoid National Park crowds?

National Park crowds is a worldwide phenomenon and is especially noticeable in the USA and Canada . Yet, despite the congestion, you can still enjoy a trip to the beautiful…

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Travel photography tips

In this post I will give some travel photography tips - how to take a better photo of nature and people while travelling. In recent years I have been able…

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Travel News

In the summer of 2024, as in previous years, entry to the Rocky Mountain National Park roads will be by reserving entrance tickets in advance. Two tickets will be sold… Read More
Vehicle reservations will be required the coming summer for Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia National Park. See more info here: Read More
Entry to the Arches National Park in 2024 will be by advance reservation only (unless you have secured a spot in the parks' campground). Due to the expected demand, it… Read More
Please note, Highway 1 in California is still closed in the section between Monterey and Cambria/Morro Bay (near Limekiln SP), no info regarding an opening data. Read More
For anyone inquiring about a reservation in Canada's National Parks Campgrounds: 1. Yes it's a bit complicated but after once you understand it's easy 2. It is advised to open… Read More
Entry to the stunning Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 2024 will be by reserving an entrance ticket in advance. You can make a reservation 30 days before the date of… Read More
Again this year, entry to the three roads below in the Glacier National Park will be by advance reservation only. The booking window will open 120 days before the date… Read More
The opening dates of the lottery for a permit to hike the Angels Landing trail in the Zion National park have been announced, see information here: https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/2024-angels-landing-permit-dates.htm Read More
In the summer of 2024, entry to the Yosemite National Park will only be by reservation. The booking window for the whole summer will open on Jan 5th 2024 at… Read More
The the opening dates of the booking window for Canada's national parks camping reservations has been announced. In most parks the booking window opens in January or February. In order… Read More

Did You Know?

The length of the Golden Gate Bridge, which crosses the Gulf of San Francisco in California, is 2,737m. Its construction began in 1937 and lasted four years.
Thanks to the diversity of habitats and the fact that this land was inhabited by white men not long ago, N. America’s nature is in many places still extremely wild.

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