My dad and I will be taking my truck on a long drive from Columbia, MO to Hood River, OR, it will be about 1,900 miles one way. I am planing on coming back the long way and seeing some nice national parks. On the list is Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Custer National Forest, and Black Hills National Forest. Are there any other stops y'all would recommend for us to see?

 

From KC to Denver, drive that at night. Absolutely nothing there but grass.

 

Never been on a vacatinon.

 

My step brother lives in hood river......says its a really nice area up there.

 

If your going thru Denver then see pikes peak. maybe the Oregon trail.

Ive made 3 round trips from N.C. to Oklahoma 2 in my pick-up one in my wifes turbo beetle and trust me we will not be doing that again i love cruising in my f150!

 

I agree with that. It has to be one of the most boring, monotonus highways in the US.

Don't forget to stop and see the world's biggest ball of twine!!!!!

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/8543

 

Be prepared to make the desicion of whether to caulk the wagon or forge the river. Dysentery always got me



god I hope someone knows what im talking about...

 

If you are going to be in the Black Hills then you need to see Mt. Rushmore and definately go to Custer state park. The wildlife in Custer is awesome. Buffalo, antelope, mule deer and whitetail. Since they are never hunted they are not afraid of tourist and cars. It is also just a short drive over to Devils Tower in WY which is a really cool place to see. Don't bother with Deadwood unless you really just like tourist traps.

 

Haha I got ya

Played that game so much when I was a kid.

 

I always loved to go hunting... blasting away at squirrels (or was it rabbits?) and buffalo only to be able to keep like half a buffalo lol.

 

Thanks for all the info everybody, I'm just hoping my dad can handle all the driving.