Crossing Nevada
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Any thoughts on crossing from the Bay area to the red rock country on 50 in mid-April? We have done the I-80 thing and are looking for a reasonable alternative (say "salt flats" and my wife's eyes roll back in her head).
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I have been across CO, UT, NV and CA on US-50. The road is good two lane. Not as boring as I-80. If time permits you may want to plan a stop at Great Basin NP. If your wife has not seen a "salt flat" she doesn't know what she is missing.
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You can cross Nevada by driving as fast as the traffic around you.
I never find a natural landscape boring.
The basin and range country of Nevada for me is very interesting geologically.
But I guess it lacks soap operas and Dr. Phil.
I never find a natural landscape boring.
The basin and range country of Nevada for me is very interesting geologically.
But I guess it lacks soap operas and Dr. Phil.
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I agree with the other posters regarding US-50. It's a good 2-lane highway and you can make good time on it. You can pick it up in Sacramento, of if you are concerned about Sierra weather, you can take I-80 and pick it up east of Reno. I also enjoy traveling through the basin and range country on US-50 between Fallon and Ely. You can follow USD-50 all the way to Salina, UT then head south on US-89 to the various parks you'll be visiting.
Have a great trip.
Have a great trip.
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Hwy 50 from the Bay Area to Utah is my favorite route. I'll warn you that gas prices are higher on this route, especially Austin, NV. There's a lot to see even if it's called the Loneliest Road in America! http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2033/places/
I would check road conditions and weather before heading out. It can still snow in April in Nevada!
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I would check road conditions and weather before heading out. It can still snow in April in Nevada!
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You can also cross Nevada by crossing from Tonopah to Panaca on the way to Cedar Breaks and Zion or Bryce. The Extraterrestial road was a dirt road in 1987, but it has been paved since. Just make sure that you get a full tank of gas in Tonopah. I remember only one gas stop on the road itself.
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