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Old 06-13-2013, 10:14 PM
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Default The long road home.

Well I have come to the end of my enlistment, and this is the route I will be taking in my '06 C6: http://goo.gl/maps/D76hV

Within a hundred miles or so what should I see that Isn't obviously a stop? (Glacier Park, Mount Rushmore) Does anyone have any good places to stay that aren't expensive considering I am a poor unemployed Marine?

I of course will be taking pictures along the way for any and all interested to see how the trip goes!
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Welcome home and enjoy your trip.

Thank you for your service !
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Looks like an awesome trip! I can't help with any info on what to see for that part of the country. I do want to tell you thank you so much for your service there aren't words to express my gratitude to you that choose to serve. Welcome home I hope you have an awesome trip

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Welcome home and enjoy your trip.

Thank you for your service !
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Originally Posted by ejbrace
Welcome home and enjoy your trip.

Thank you for your service !
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I'm grateful for your service and that you are coming home safely!!



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Originally Posted by Run N. Gun
I'm grateful for your service and that you are coming home safely!!



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Amen to that!! Thank you so much for your service as well as all the men and women out there who serve. Thank You
Old 06-14-2013, 06:52 AM
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Wow, that is a long ride. Please travel safe and thank you for serving us!

Old 06-14-2013, 07:32 AM
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Thank you for your service to our great country And welcome home.
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Thank you for your service.

Wish I had the opportunity to do that trip when I came home in '69 but it didn't happen.

Sounds like you will have a good time. If you can spare an extra day or two, take Hgwy 1 through California instead of 101. It is really a pretty ride. I'm sure you want to get home fast though.

Thanks again for your service and have a safe trip. I'll be looking for you in New York.
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go to deschuttes brewery in bend oregon.great beer.....when in wyoming you need to do beartooth pass.......stay in red lodge montana at rock creek resort very good restaurant there.i would avoid chicago and go north in wisconsin and do upper peninsula of michigan.good luck and enjoy.......
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welcome home! have a safe drive and i hope you find a great job soon. after all, most illegal's did.
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I am sure there is nothing better than a nice road trip in your Vette after a long service!!

Enjoy, welcome home, and thanks!! Post pics!!
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Default Hey Marine

You come up I 5 towards seattle take exit 88 to Rochester and I will provide a room and a home cooked meal.

Thank You for your service, and SemperFi.


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Old 06-14-2013, 11:05 AM
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I did almost the same route (stopped at Chicago where I lived) on a motorcycle (Honda 750) back in the mid 70s.. It was the 2nd half of the trip. What a way to see the coast. I was out of the Navy (stationed in San Francisco) about 2 years and my friend wanted to see the West coast.. What a beautiful way to see a wonderful part of our country. I alternated stops in campsites (plenty along the way) and cheap hotels (also plenty along the way)..

Thank You for your service and enjoy the trip.

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I would suggest staying on the Pacific Coast Highway from Monterrey all the way into San Francisco, rather than cutting back to 101. PCH is a beautiful drive---you wouldn't want to miss it.

Have a great trip!!!
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After Glacier NP(you might want to rethink driving in Glacier as they are rebuilding the road and it is a mess. http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articl...un_road/33491/ Rebuilding won't be completed until 2017) drive to Yellowstone and also visit Devil's Tower in eastern WY, and then when going through South Dakota, visit the Badlands.

As for motels, use TripAdvisor.com to see what's available in the areas where you will be spending the night, to read the reviews. I call the motels directly and ask for a better rate then they have listed on their websites. Works most of the time.

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Will you be driving alone or somebody along. I like your route and I plan the full length of the PCH highway next year.

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Thanks for your service, hope you enjoy your trip. One day you might want to come down south and enjoy the veiw and cajun cooking
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Thanks for your service! Have a great trip home.


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