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If you're determined to take a trip does it really matter that you get the exact price now? Use GasBuddy when you're ready to need fuel even if it's not accurate. It will be close and comparing it to others you can get the general idea of where the cheapest station is. There's nothing else you can do about it. Prices are changing constantly so to get an accurate number is fruitless. I fail to understand all this hoopla about fuel prices. It is what it is. If its too expensive then stay home or travel less. Otherwise, just assume the trip will be costly. Thinking about it constantly will just make you uneasy or upset. Enjoy the trip!

Excellent! Totally agree!!

Plan your time accordingly: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/road-construction.htm

The first 1.6 mi. are the steepest. 😉 https://www.advantagegrandcanyon.com/bright-angel-trail-elevation/#:~:text=When considering distance and elevation,summit on a Kilimanjaro hike. We hiked to the river where we loaded into a raft for an awesome 9-night journey with more hiking. We were in our 60's. We did a lot of pre-conditioning/steep hikes for the trip.

Perhaps she was replying to Sandsys' reply. Regardless, living in cold climates has nothing to do with it. It's common sense that hikers doing that strenuous hike need to prepare fully for it. None of us know the details. Perhaps she even had medical issues to begin with. Here's an interesting article on deaths in the Canyon: https://wereintherockies.com/how-many-people-have-died-in-the-grand-canyon/#:~:text=As of 2021%2C about 900,year in the Grand Canyon.

How to prepare for the hike: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hiking-faq.htm It's not so much on where you're coming from as it is on preparing correctly and knowing your limitations. People come from all over the world to hike it.

It's definitely not easy going down either. We've done it! Temps were around 100 deg+ Bad for anyone.

If there's a sign "No overnight parking" then there would be a possibility of you being asked to move. Simple as that!

I just did a 'Google' for long-term rv parks in ........ This and others came up. Mobile home parks is a good way to get ideas. Some have spaces for RVs. Are you not going to travel at all? If not, a mobile home may be better for you. https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/arkansas/fayetteville/trailwood-mobile-home-rv-park-252109

Did a quick Google.... https://campnative.com/campgrounds/usa/az/casa-grande/desert-shadows-r-v-resort?source=state_list

Passes aren't full of snow in July. We've driven some in June, including Red Mountain Pass - 11,000' EL between Ouray & Silverton on 550. We wanted to be there for the awesome July 4 festivities. The boondocking places were already filling up. It all depends on the weather. If it does snow chances are it would melt in a day. Plan a spot in lower elevation to hang out until the road is clear.

Westbound descent from the Monarch Pass summit (11,312' elevation) there's a sign saying 6% grade next 9 miles. The CO Dept of Hwys lists it at 6.4% if that matters. It's fair steady & there are numerous 30,35,40 mph curves the first 6 mi. There are no escape ramps heading west. Just watch the weather as you get closer. No one can tell, for sure. We've done it in mid-Sept.

I would need to use Facebook to see them and I don't do Facebook. Sorry.

Here's a good explanation of turning radius: https://www.theburningofrome.com/advices/what-is-a-55-degree-turning-radius/

I think you need to contact your manufacturer for the name of the company that makes them.

The way to get rid of mice is to seal your RV good, including where your water/sewer hoses come into the RV. It also depends on where you park as Rotorhead above, states. This is especially true in Fall when mice are seeking shelter. The only time we got mice in 16 yr. of full-timing and boondocking on public lands was when we were parked in Stanley, Idaho among sagebrush. It was so bad that we went down to Ketchum and bought about 10 mouse traps & placed them in our basement. For a couple nights we'd hear those traps springing one after another. One night we turned on all the lights and walked around the RV with a bright flashlight while laying in the basement to see where light was coming in. We found a couple spots and spray-foamed them. We then moved, kept the same traps baited and never caught another. It wasn't because we used all kinds of gadgets to repel them, including an open bottle of ammonia! It was because we moved and the openings were sealed..

The Visitor Center in Silverton has lots of good information on the Jeeping roads.

We've spent a few summers in nearby Silverton, boondocking. We've also stayed at Haviland Lake national forest campground near Durango. It's an absolutely beautiful area to explore, especially if you do any off-roading. You could also rent a Jeep or take a Jeep tour to get yourself off the main drag. We've never done the train but from reading it's best to take the train up to Silverton and take the bus back. Otherwise, it's a very long, slow day. I think if you Google the different small towns you'll get suggestions of what to do in the areas. I've read that some even drive from Durango up to Silverton then to Telluride and down to Cortez and back to Silverton in one day. That would be a long day. We've toured all those places individually. Silverton has an excellent July 4 parade and fireworks but then you'd have to drive down the mountain at night after the fireworks. The parade is worth the day drive. Pagosa Springs is another favorite area and soaking in the clean hot springs overlooking the river and town is a nice way to spend a few hours. Pack a small cooler which you can take in with you and move from one small pool to another finding your perfect water temperature. We like to go early morning before it gets crowded. Mesa Verde Nat'l Park and other Indian ruins are in the area of Cortez. Have fun! It's a favorite place of ours.

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I have also used Quicken for much longer than 20 years and I have never paid a fee. Like you, I don't use the online features. My last version on my computer is 2009. I see no reason to update as it does all that I want.

Very nice write-up of Carcross!! We did some geocaching in the Carcross desert. Brought back good memories!

Having gone to Alaska twice by ourselves I'll mention that it's really not a difficult trip to do. I always thought it would be difficult to travel with someone. Everyone has different tastes in what they want to do, how long they want to drive each day (we sometimes just moved 50 mi or so), what kind of places do you you want to spend the night, etc. The roads are paved and like in the lower 48, you'll have areas of construction. It's not meant to be a fast trip so just take it easy. We passed some of the same folks time after time. Everyone goes to the same places. The residents are extremely helpful, if needed. On 'the other forum' , irv2.com - the Alaska section, I believe there is now a couple who will be sharing their adventure as they're traveling and they're on their way right now. They have never RV'd before and just bought a new trailer and they're off! Perhaps you'll find someone to tag along with but if not, please don't hesitate to go by yourself. It's many miles but it's not difficult. I'd recommend going up on the Alaskan Hwy and returning on the Cassier to watch the grizzlies fish in August. What fun! Most plan 3 months to do the trip, leaving around the end of May and returning the end of August. Buy the Milepost for maps and general information on the history and areas. We took turns driving each day so the other could enjoy the scenery. We read from the Milepost aloud so the other knew all about the area we were passing. Get Mike and Terry Church's book, 'Alaskan Camping' which includes Canada and the Yukon. They give RV parks, public campgrounds and boondocking spots. We didn't use any RV parks. Don't make a ton of reservations. That locks you in too much. We just made for 5 nights in Denali Nat'l Park for Teklanika campground - the farthest in you can take the RV, and also the July 4 weekend. Alaskans like to camp, also. Those reservations were made only a few weeks prior when we could better judge when we'd be there. As it turned out we were a little early for Denali so on a whim we boondocked nearby at a lovely spot and drove into the park early morning. We easily secured an additional 5 nights in one of Denali's front campgrounds, Riley Creek. Spending 10 nights in the park we have beautiful weather and saw 'the mountain' 7 of 10 days almost all day long. We also saw every one of the big animals of the park - more than once. Best of luck with your plans!

Gulf Shores Alabama is very popular and very nice beach. We've stayed at the state park - full of winter visitors and you can stay the whole winter there; not just 2 weeks as most state parks require. Note: When you get in the Panhandle of Florida and westward it gets a lot cooler.

We never had to stop for a train to cross in front of us on Hwy 2. Are you talking about them running parallel to the highway?