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If you could go anywhere, you have two weeks.

Isaac Ginsberg, Student/Intern, Photographer

Seattle | WA | U.S.A | Posted: 6:15 PM on 07.12.10

->> So i have a summer to do anything I like... One of the things I am planning on doing is driving from Duluth MN, to Seattle WA. Google maps says this will take 1 day and 2 hours.... I intend to take 9-12 days. Taking photos, car camping, and seeing things that I have never been to.

So sportshooter, as I drive west, where should I go? What should I visit and what rout should I take? (where should I sleep?) I would love to hear from you all about what you think worth seeing and shooting!

Keep in mind, I intend to try and keep to MN, ND, SD, MT, WY, ID, and WA states.

Thank you all!

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McAllen \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 6:23 PM on 07.12.10
	->> Badlands National Park in South Dakota is a real nice drive but how about a slight detour to see Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska?

Ric Tapia, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Los Angeles \| CA \| USA \| Posted: 6:29 PM on 07.12.10
	->> Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	Boise \| ID \| US \| Posted: 6:30 PM on 07.12.10
	->> Sawtooths are great here (look up Stanley, Idaho)... If you can, drive through Jackson Hole and take a day to find a nice epic hike there (and bring a jacket!)... McCall is darn nice. Boise has a nice downtown but not quite as scenic.

Blaine McCartney, Photographer

Sheridan | WY | USA | Posted: 6:30 PM on 07.12.10

->> I don't know what time frame you're doing this trip in, but the PRCA Rodeo is in town for a week here in Sheridan, Wyoming through the 17th. I've only been here since mid-March, but I hear it's quite the show. Probably the best day to attend I imagine would be on Friday as they will have bed races as part of activities going on as well as the rodeo.

Other than that, if you're along the Montana/Wyoming border, you got to hit up Yellowstone National Park.

Any questions, just drop me a message.

Blaine

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	Boise \| ID \| US \| Posted: 6:32 PM on 07.12.10
	->> And... one of my favorite drives is from Missoula to Kooskia to McCall to Boise - it's a really good survey of what's in Idaho.

David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Toledo \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 7:10 PM on 07.12.10
	->> In Medora ND - http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm In SD - http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/ (Deadwood, Lead....Sturgis 8/9-8/15....)

Brent McCown, Photographer

	Hastings \| NE \| USA \| Posted: 7:23 PM on 07.12.10
	->> You definitely need to hit up Glacier National Park in Northern Montana. Make sure you travel on the "Going to the Sun" Road when going from east Glacier to West. Beautiful! You could hit the Theodore Roosevelt National Park "http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm" on the way. Both very beautiful!

Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Jackson \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 7:36 PM on 07.12.10
	->> I second what Ric and Israel suggested. If I had two weeks off I'd head straight to Jackson Hole.

Bruce Twitchell, Photographer

	Coeur d'Alene \| ID \| USA \| Posted: 7:43 PM on 07.12.10
	->> Just about anywhere in North Idaho you can't go wrong. Coeur d'Alene/Sandpoint. Lakes, mountains, fishing, whatever you want. Coeur d'Alene has Silverwood theme/amusement/water park if you are into that. I too would really suggest in the other part of Idaho to hit Yellowstone if you never have been there. Must see for everyone.

Darren Whitley, Photographer

	Northwest Missouri \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 7:46 PM on 07.12.10
	->> Lochsa Lodge on Lolo Pass in the Bitteroot Mountains is really a neat place to stop and spend the night.

Andrew Scott, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McLean \| VA \| United States \| Posted: 8:10 PM on 07.12.10
	->> If you have that much time, don't forget our neighbors to the north. Some beautiful country in Canada, Banff National Park, Whistler, etc...

Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Jackson \| WY \| USA \| Posted: 9:01 PM on 07.12.10
	->> P.S. - if you go to the Black Hills let me know and I can give you some good off-the-beaten-path recommendations. Also, if you come to the Tetons drop a line and I'll buy you a beer if I have free time while you're around.

Robin Loznak, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Roseburg \| OR \| USA \| Posted: 9:46 PM on 07.12.10
	->> A second vote for the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. It's spectacular...http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/goingtothesunroad.htm

G.J. McCarthy, Photographer

	Dallas \| TX \| US \| Posted: 11:10 PM on 07.12.10
	->> http://www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/jim.html

Max Waugh, Photographer

Bothell | WA | USA | Posted: 11:21 PM on 07.12.10

->> If you're interested in wildlife, definitely Yellowstone... just get up early for it because things start slowing down in July as the park warms up. There's at least one previous thread in the board history with more YNP info.

For landscapes and more interesting hiking, the Tetons or Glacier. You could probably spent quality time in all three of these parks in two weeks.

OR, you could get out to Washington sooner and hit some of our parks. The wildflowers are probably out at Rainier right about now, and the vistas can get pretty spectacular at this time of year. If you want to get over to Olympic for a mix of coastal terrain and rainforest, it'll probably be quieter than the rest of the parks folks have mentioned (except for those in SD).

Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer

	Mentor \| OH \| USA \| Posted: 12:08 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Make sure to leave some time for Seattle and the Olympic National Park northwest of there. Take some ferry rides and check out places like Port Townsend.

Craig Mitchelldyer, Photographer, Assistant

	Portland \| OR \| USA \| Posted: 12:36 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Mt. St. Helens is cool.

Andrew Link, Photographer

	West Bend \| WI \| USA \| Posted: 1:27 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Definitely have to stop at the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minn.!!!

Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant

	Boise \| ID \| US \| Posted: 1:34 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Oh geeze, how could I forget??? Tillamook Cheese Factory. It's my favorite place in the world. The squeaky cheese is amazing.

Corey Perrine, Photographer

	Augusta \| GA \| USA \| Posted: 2:02 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Bryce Canyon, Goblin Valley, Burr Trail, Zion, Mystic Hot Springs in Richfield, Arches and Moab. All in Utah. In order of highest priority to lowest.

Grant Gartland, Photographer, Assistant

Bloomington | MN | USA | Posted: 9:53 AM on 07.13.10

->> Tettegouche State Park just North of Duluth is awesome (good rock climbing if you are into that).

You cannot skip Itasca State Park, the Headwaters of the Mississippi I was just there about a month ago (wife made me take a vacation), got some great pics with a pod and remote release.

You should also go and see the Paul & Babe in Bemidji. While your there just hang around Bemidji, I went there for college and I wish I could get back there more.

If you are coming more South on your trip visit the Cities. Always a great time. Plenty of parks and lakes to shoot at. You have the Mall of America to go shopping at (not that you really see anyone from the Cities there, unless they have to be). Also the new Target Field for Twins games, looks and feels amazing.

I hope some of these tips help on your MN part of the trip.

Paul Calhoun, Photographer

Hillsborough | NC | U.S. | Posted: 11:10 AM on 07.13.10

->> Definitely Badlands if you are going through SD and if you want some unusual Americana check out the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. http://www.cornpalace.org/

Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana.

Since you are that close you might consider a detour through Glacier and up the spine of the Canadian Rockies through Banff (Lake Louise) and Jasper (more elk than you can imagine). Years ago I drove from Virginia to Alaska and back, and the highlight of the trip was Glacier to Jasper.

Happy travels!

Robert Benson, Photographer

	San Diego \| Ca \| USA \| Posted: 11:17 AM on 07.13.10
	->> After leaving Duluth, spend day or two around Lake Namakan and Lake Kabatogama on Canada/Minnesota border. I've been all over the world, and still think this is the most beautiful place around. Rent a boat or kayak and just get lost in the wild.

Chris Peterson, Photographer, Photo Editor

	Columbia Falls \| MT \| USA \| Posted: 11:35 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Glacier National Park and the Sun Road is a must. But before you get there, drive Highway 89 north from I-90 in Montana up along the Rocky Mountain Front. It's the best drive in the U.S. and the best way to get to Glacier if you're not in a hurry.

Duane Burleson, Photographer

	Sterling Heights \| MI \| USA \| Posted: 11:41 AM on 07.13.10
	->> Isacc, Depending on the route you take, The Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier are all can't miss spots. But an often missed national parks, and one of my favorite, is North Cascade National Park. Make sure to take state route 20 through it. Beautiful scenery and rugged mountains. There are campgrounds along this route. http://www.duaneburleson.com/washington.html I'm jealous, Duane

Margaret Bowles, Photographer

	Houston \| TX \| \| Posted: 12:23 PM on 07.13.10
	->> There are a couple of great historic sites/museums on the way. I really enjoyed the museum and memorial at the Battle of Little Big Horn site in Montana and also the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody, Wyoming. The Buffalo Bill museum is one of the coolest museums I have ever visited.

Jon Longo, Photographer

	Independence \| KY \| USA \| Posted: 3:35 PM on 07.13.10
	->> Ditto Badlands on the way then 4-5 days Glacier National Park and the Going to the Sun Road Yellowstone (stay at the old faithful inn) *Grand Tetons NP Banff- but thats a big haul driving but you could make it part of your Glacier visit 3-days Seattle -great city and catch a ferry ride up to Vancouver MT Rainer NP (stay at the paradise inn) Mt St Helens

David Minton, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Denton \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 1:38 AM on 07.14.10
	->> International Space Station Well you said ANYWHERE

Bryce Vickmark, Photographer

	Boston \| MA \| USA \| Posted: 9:14 AM on 07.14.10
	->> Devil's Tower in WY is pretty cool. You saw "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" right? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Tower_National_Monument Harney Peak in SD near Rapid City is a nice day hike. It is the highest point in the United States East of the Rockies. There is an abandoned fire lookout station at the top. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harney_Peak Bryce www.vickmark.com

Darren Whitley, Photographer

	Northwest Missouri \| MO \| USA \| Posted: 9:41 AM on 07.14.10
	->> This won't take a lot of your time. Consider the role of rural America in WWII. It wouldn't take long for you to drive through just to see it IMHO. Hastings, Nebraska - World War II Bomb Depot http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/10478 I believe there was an POW camp near Concordia, Kan., but that's much lower than I think you intended to go.

Peter Aiken, Photographer

	Manhattan \| KS \| USA \| Posted: 12:13 PM on 07.14.10
	->> Scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!!

Isaac Ginsberg, Student/Intern, Photographer

	Seattle \| WA \| U.S.A \| Posted: 1:19 PM on 07.14.10
	->> THANKS for all the great ideas! keep them coming! I am not leaving until mid to late August so i still have time to plan the road trip!

Armando Solares, Photographer

	Englewood \| FL \| USA \| Posted: 2:25 PM on 07.14.10
	->> Monument Valley and Valley of the Gods in Utah.

Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer

	McAllen \| TX \| USA \| Posted: 2:34 PM on 07.14.10
	->> It's only a 50 mile trip from Idiotville (Oregon) to Wankers Corner (Oregon)...

Steel Brooks, Student/Intern

Missoula | MT | United States | Posted: 2:47 AM on 07.16.10

->> I've lived in Montana for 3 years an never been to Glacier, but don't make the same mistake I've made. I've heard wonderful things about it, and you don't have much time left if you want to actually see the glaciers.
http://www.montanakaimin.com/index.php/articles/article/glacier_at_100_vide...

If you come though Missoula send me a message and I'll point you to a good food spot, and a good beer spot.

Richard Uhlhorn, Photographer

	Chelan Falls \| WA \| USA \| Posted: 3:14 AM on 07.16.10
	->> In Washington, take the time to see Lake Chelan and travel to Stehekin.

Eugenio Cebollero, Photographer

Tampa | FL | US | Posted: 8:43 AM on 07.16.10

->> You mentioned overnight stays in your vehicle. I'm assuming you'll be doing this on the cheap. I'd check out KOA sites along the way. I'm not sure what a one night stay at campground costs these days, but many are loaded with amenities like free wifi, camp stores, plenty of facilities, etc. for brief overnight stays.

http://www.koa.com/where/usa.htm

For overnight stays that might only require bathroom usage, check out "Wal-Mart" overnight parking. Here's a directory of Wal-Marts that do not allow overnight parking.

http://www.walmartatlas.com/files/No_Park_Walmarts.pdf

Here's an interesting resource regarding roadtrips on the cheap in general:

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/travelplanning/Cheap-Road-Trips.htm

Here's a site that offers rest areas across the U.S. that you can enter as POI's in your GPS.

http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/united_states/transportation/Rest_area-US....

Last but not least, you might find a fellow SS member willing to meet up with you on one of your shoots and have you as a guest on their couch, spare bedroom, or garage. :) Bradly has even offered a free beer. I find those meals and the company are the friendlist and most memorable on any trip.

Overall, be safe wherever you choose if you're going to stay overnight in a car.

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