question 1. THE PLANNING BOOKS SEEM TO BE PRICED BELOW THE OTHER BOOKS?
Answer: That was intentional on my part. I would rather see more visitors have the information and really be able to enjoy the parks. I am hoping they will spread the word and then look forward to the next park to visit.
question 2. IF I PROVIDE MY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL IT BE GIVEN AWAY OR SOLD?
Answer: No. I will not sell or give any of your information. I will use it to send you update information only if you request to have it sent by email.
question 3. WHY ARE SOME OF THE PAPERBACKS IN BLACK AND WHITE AND OTHERS IN COLOR?
Answer: Printing a book over 40 pages book in color would be very expensive. So since most content is over 40 pages I printed those paperbacks in black and white and provide the pictures on my website at NationalParkPlanningGuides..com. Please feel free to download any of the photos for you photo album.
Question 4. If i purchase a paperback will have to purchase another book to get the latest information?
Answer 4. No. Once you purchase a book, you never need to purchase another, unless of course you would like to. Updates will be posted for changes on each edition. Items like the Ranger Led hikes will be provided as a link to the park website.
Question 5. I know when i had asked before, you guys seem to have plans in place during your travels, Andy T., NH
Like this year in our trip to Alaska I put together a spreadsheet ( I will send it to you if you would like it ) which helps me get a handle on my driving and stays at campgrounds. I plan how many miles I am going to drive each day and where we will be staying including campgrounds. If we do stop at campgrounds along the way we try and use Passport America (half price camping). I have a link on my website to check it out…. And if you decide to join, please use the link on my website, so I will get credit for the referral. So our first stop was Joshua Tree National Park and that one I did book just before we got there. After visiting the park for a few days we then booked Sequoia National Park. This was one of tricky offseason things that can happen, they had a big event going on in the small town. We lucked out an got a site, so next year my lesson learned/plan improvement it to verify all campsites to see if they any events scheduled.
Some people stay at campgrounds ever day during their trip. I do not. If there is no stops for things that I want to see, I like to just travel to get there. I will stop at places like Walmart, Cabelas, Cracker Barrel, and on occasion even the {Pilot truck stop) to rest for FREE. I have found out that stopping at a campground I loose about 3-1/2 to 4 hours of driving time and sometimes more if they are not close to the highway, because since I am paying big bucks I have to plug in power, sewer, bring out the grill, which means I will stop a couple of hours before set to make supper. Then in the morning break down camp.
I think if it were Cindy’s decision, we would drive only 300- 400 miles a day and stop at campgrounds. I would recommend you try both to see what works for you.
So in our trip to Alaska I drove like a mad man from Florida to Arizona. But then from Arizona visiting the various park I slowed down the pace to really enjoy the areas that we visited. Then through Canada to Alaska went back into my mad man habit again, but while in Alaska it was more a relaxing drive.
Some people stay at campgrounds ever day during their trip. I do not. If there is no stops for things that I want to see, I like to just travel to get there. I will stop at places like Walmart, Cabelas, Cracker Barrel, and on occasion even the {Pilot truck stop) to rest for FREE. I have found out that stopping at a campground I loose about 3-1/2 to 4 hours of driving time and sometimes more if they are not close to the highway, because since I am paying big bucks I have to plug in power, sewer, bring out the grill, which means I will stop a couple of hours before set to make supper. Then in the morning break down camp.
I think if it were Cindy’s decision, we would drive only 300- 400 miles a day and stop at campgrounds. I would recommend you try both to see what works for you.
So in our trip to Alaska I drove like a mad man from Florida to Arizona. But then from Arizona visiting the various park I slowed down the pace to really enjoy the areas that we visited. Then through Canada to Alaska went back into my mad man habit again, but while in Alaska it was more a relaxing drive.
Question 6. I had a question.. During your stay at Glacier, was there space available for non-reserved RV'ers showing up? We are hoping to do some meandering around the US next year and still don't have a good read on whether i need to reserve places or can just go where the wind blows me. Andy T, NH
Well that depends. With no reservations you run the risk of not finding a site. The busiest months for the parks are July and August, with some even into June. For those times I will book so I don’t have to figure out “What do we do now”
Having said that in non peak times I will not book things out to far because early and late in the season there is more availability and of course you will usually have more weather challenges.
Having said that in non peak times I will not book things out to far because early and late in the season there is more availability and of course you will usually have more weather challenges.