anything worth seeing in west tx? planning a road trip in .... late july or early august

Enigmagic · 05-04-2008, 11:23 PM

not exactly the ideal time to move to san antonio, ...

we have quite a few stops planned in CA/AZ/NM but not so much in Texas. what's missing? I think we're currently routed down the 10 but detours are welcome

(map shows ~3200 miles, 5 or 6 mostly-full days)

thanks

syckklam · 05-05-2008, 12:07 AM

fusilier · 05-05-2008, 05:46 AM

Its very pretty around Fort Davis.
Also try to pass through Guadalupe Mountains and pass by El Capitan. Thats pretty cool.

syckklam · 05-05-2008, 08:22 AM

JW944 · 05-05-2008, 01:16 PM

JW944 · 05-05-2008, 02:08 PM

a few detours along the way. Had a great time - though I wasn't in the S4...

Have a safe & fun drive, Welcome to Texas & nice sig pic!

FWIW

Once in TX watch out for DPS (Dept of Public Safety) - black & white state trooper; especially since you'll be nearing the end of your trip and possibly tired - if you get pulled over at night proactively turn on the interior lights so they can see inside - if during the day time take off your shades before the officer reaches your door, stay in the car (with seatbelt on), roll the window down & have your drivers license and insurance paper work ready. Let them make conversation, or not - when asked where you're headed inform you're moving to San Antonio from Seattle. If they ask if you know why they pulled you over - say no sir/mam. Be politely matter of fact. If you were speeding, own up to it in your mind.

Not trying to cause any concern - but some tips can go a long way...

Enigmagic · 05-05-2008, 09:45 PM

I'm dropping my wife off in San Antonio for school. She hasn't seen much of the tourist-y things south of Oregon, and it'll be our only real vacation together for a while. I'll probably fly down once a month or something, and arrange a different route for the trip home next September.

Too bad it's not in the S4... almost every road trip I've been on has been in a crap car. This time around it'll be in a 96 Camry

Enigmagic · 05-05-2008, 09:52 PM

i'll start a rough plan for our overnight stops pretty soon. have friends & family to visit in a few cities, plus sonoma and all the tourist destinations along the way... we'll try to hit as much as is reasonable for an eight or nine day drive

Arcteryx::Stock Rods · 05-06-2008, 09:28 AM

syckklam · 05-07-2008, 07:35 AM

Try finding a proper sized tire outside of a major city. Try.

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fusilier AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 8,428	Just the Western Forts. Its very pretty around Fort Davis. Also try to pass through Guadalupe Mountains and pass by El Capitan. Thats pretty cool. __________________

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syckklam New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 391	2nd for el capitan. haven't been but have heard great things. plan to go in a few months __________________ _______________ uuc vmtre / 710n / 034 street density motor mount / vast snub / apr bipipe ::: Photography Website :::

05-05-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
JW944 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 344	It doesn't look like his route goes through Hueco Tanks - appears east

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JW944 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 344	That's quite a drive - last summer I drove from 6 to 1 on your map, with a few detours along the way. Had a great time - though I wasn't in the S4... Have a safe & fun drive, Welcome to Texas & nice sig pic! FWIW Once in TX watch out for DPS (Dept of Public Safety) - black & white state trooper; especially since you'll be nearing the end of your trip and possibly tired - if you get pulled over at night proactively turn on the interior lights so they can see inside - if during the day time take off your shades before the officer reaches your door, stay in the car (with seatbelt on), roll the window down & have your drivers license and insurance paper work ready. Let them make conversation, or not - when asked where you're headed inform you're moving to San Antonio from Seattle. If they ask if you know why they pulled you over - say no sir/mam. Be politely matter of fact. If you were speeding, own up to it in your mind. Not trying to cause any concern - but some tips can go a long way...

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Enigmagic Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,114	I've been down 101/1 from Seattle to San Diego a few times, lotta fun I'm dropping my wife off in San Antonio for school. She hasn't seen much of the tourist-y things south of Oregon, and it'll be our only real vacation together for a while. I'll probably fly down once a month or something, and arrange a different route for the trip home next September. Too bad it's not in the S4... almost every road trip I've been on has been in a crap car. This time around it'll be in a 96 Camry __________________ 2001.5 s4 nogaro avant. motor rebuild in progress

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Enigmagic Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,114	thanks again, i've tossed your recommendations in the map. i'll start a rough plan for our overnight stops pretty soon. have friends & family to visit in a few cities, plus sonoma and all the tourist destinations along the way... we'll try to hit as much as is reasonable for an eight or nine day drive __________________ 2001.5 s4 nogaro avant. motor rebuild in progress

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05-07-2008, 07:35 AM	#10
syckklam New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 391	Don't feel too bad. I've done a road trip in the S...... Try finding a proper sized tire outside of a major city. Try. __________________ _______________ uuc vmtre / 710n / 034 street density motor mount / vast snub / apr bipipe ::: Photography Website :::

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