We are getting ready to take a road trip to the gorgeous state of Utah. Hopefully the Wasatch mountains will be cooler than the weather we’re having in Arizona.
Our daughter introduced us to Park City, UT during her four years as a “Ute” in college. Park City and adjacent Deer Valley are ski resorts in the winter and hiking, biking outdoor adventure lands in the summer. I’m sure the other ski resorts nearby like Breckenridge, Alta and Snowbird have miles of hiking and biking trails in the summer, too.
I have a few days left to get organized. I am making lists of what I need to get done before we leave including filling the cooler with ice the night before to make sure it’s icy cold (Tip from Yeti.) Another travel tip I learned is to take your condiments with you. That’s a money saver that I’ve done for years.
I also pack enough TP and paper towels to make it through trip. Air bnb’s usually leave one extra roll of each.
Then the sandwiches I make and for the road and and snacks like grapes and bagel chips to munch on are a lifesaver. We don’t have to stop to eat, only for gas and bathrooms. It works for us as a money and time saver.
I’m going to keep track of what we spend on gas! The last time we went to Utah gas was below $2 a gallon. I just googled gas at Costco in Salt Lake City and it’s now $4.95! It’s more than 10 hours each way, but once we get there, we don’t have to drive hardly at all. They have a great bus system and we are within walking distance to the hiking trails, grocery store and downtown shops and restaurants.
The only thing that I find annoying is my husband. I commented on Tater’s post yesterday called Travel Day that my husband and I agree on a time to leave. Usually around 1 to 2 p.m. in the afternoon — and at 8 a.m. my husband announces that he’s ready to go! There goes five hours of time I was planning on to make sandwiches, pack the cooler and do last minute things around the house.
My plan this year is to be ready by 8 a.m. Any bets since I’ll be ready to go, I’ll be waiting until 2 p.m. to leave?
What are your best travel tips? How much are you paying for gas? How are high gas prices changing your summer travel plans?
It’s Murphy’s law.
Yes, that’s it.
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We got gas in KY for $4.21 yesterday
That’s a good price. My kids are paying close to $7 in the Bay Area.
We’re still over $5/gal here in WA and most places were $4 something when I was in CO a few weeks ago so it’s good you can use public options.
We have friends who have spent the past few summers there and they said they never got in the car once!
Hmmm…traveltips….I believe in leaving early. Make lists. Research in advance. Try to relax
Yes, my lists are growing and I’ll be prepared to leave early.
It’s almost $6 a gallon in the suburbs of Chicago. Sigh.
We’ve been to Park City/Salt Lake City several times. Such a beautiful area. Enjoy!
It takes me a couple days to get adjusted to the altitude, but it is gorgeous!
No travel plans at the present…our car is in the repair shop. So we may be walking for a while…in the suburbs of Texas…in triple digit heat. Not really. Worried about the cost of repairs, though. Gas has come down and was $4.21 at Sam’s a couple of days ago in the suburbs of Dallas. The news says it’s going back up again, though. Glad you’re getting to enjoy yourselves in Utah! How fun! Also, that lobster roll looked delicious! I’ve never had one before, but if Utah can make em, shouldn’t we be able to in Texas as well? I like your travel tips! My travel tip is: if traveling by vehicle, rent a car. You don’t end up with the wear and tear and mileage on your own. If it breaks down anywhere, the rental agency will have your back. Great post! Enjoy your vacation! Mona
That’s a good price for gas. Much lower than AZ. Renting a car is good idea — except those prices went up too.
Saw gas go down about 8 cents here to 4.91. Looked into flying to Oregon for a wedding, but even with high gas prices, decided it would be more fun and practical to take the camper van. We discovered a lovely and little used NFS campground north of Helper, UT the last time we headed up to Park City. Might stop there again.
The camper van sounds like so much more fun than flying.