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Jul 11, 2014 | 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DougW

check out roadtrippers.com

It will let you plan a trip and will show cool locations to visit along the way.

I wouldn't worry too much about snow. This up and coming winter should be a mild one and those areas don't usually start getting snow until november/december.

Thanks for the roadtrippers recommendation, Doug. I registered with them and am looking at motels/campgrounds and scenic attractions along the way. Not a whole lot of scenic attractions in Southern Wyoming though. Might just have to do a drive through in that state.

Kim

Jul 11, 2014 | 06:41 PM

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I wouldn't worry about the snow on I-70 either.

Jul 11, 2014 | 07:48 PM

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I wouldn't worry about the snow on I-70 either.

Yea, I was considering I 70 as an alternate to I 80. Might be more to see, but the Hwy seems a bit dicey what with really long stretches with no services and the 2 mile long Eisenhower (sp?) Tunnel at over 11,000 ft. Anyone done a trip like mine on I 70?

Kim

Jul 11, 2014 | 08:04 PM

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Check out "Peel's Ferry". Fun thing to do, not far from Branson.

I did a similar trip last September, which also included a drive to the top of Pike's Peak, near Colorado Springs.

Have fun!

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Jul 11, 2014 | 08:04 PM

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I went from KC to Vegas and back.

Outside of that one long stretch it was a normal trip.

The tunnel is no big deal, in the old days we would have to take switch backs over the pass.

Jul 11, 2014 | 08:11 PM

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If you want to see the mountains this is the way I would go.

Jul 11, 2014 | 08:36 PM

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If you want to see the mountains this is the way I would go.

I do want to see the mountains, so I 70 is definitely in the running. I 80 doesn't seem to have a lot going for it scenery wise. I'll be coming back on I 40 so will have plenty of flat terrain to enjoy. Thanks for the input.

Kim

Jul 11, 2014 | 09:15 PM

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I wouldn't take 80, but that is just me.

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Jul 11, 2014 | 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scarecrowkc5

The tunnel is no big deal, in the old days we would have to take switch backs over the pass.

It's been awhile but as I recall it's lit up like daylight the entire span...unless you're really claustrophobic, I wouldn't worry.
But the old route was a lot of fun, even in the grossly underpowered cars I owned back then.

Jul 12, 2014 | 01:15 AM

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A quick suggestion - Rt 70 into Colorado - at Glenwwod Springs get off Rt 70 go thru Aspen and you can drive Independence Pass ( an awesome drive ) follow Rt82 East and you can pick up Rt 24 that will take you into Colorado Springs. A beautiful drive I have done a couple times. In Colorado Springs you can see the Garden of the Gods and the Air Force Academy ( the Chapel is beautifully lit at nite ) From here you can start heading East to Missouri

HTH
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Jul 12, 2014 | 01:43 AM

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Plan on an extra day if you do this. Think about it: you're in Colorado Springs in a Corvette...how can you not drive up Pikes Peak?!?

Jul 12, 2014 | 06:02 AM

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Oh man I am jealous.
Did 2 CC trips in my 03 and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Nothng special before I left. Oil changed, tires good. engine and belts and all fluids checked. Turn the key and enjoy.
And also I took a month off each time, and the most enjoyable part about it was not having set plans for stays.
I knew the places I wanted to see but let them decide how mch time I stood there. (within reason).
Serious, relax and enjoy.

Jul 12, 2014 | 12:10 PM

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Thanks Bob. I'll look into this as well as the other routes you folks have suggested. This is exactly the kind of info I'm looking for. I guess there is no reason to be locked into one interstate or the other.

Kim