John & Diana Tue at 7:38 PM Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas and Maryland are the only states that give the pass discount.
California..!?!!!??..are you kidding? 

Author Toni Mariani Tue at 7:39 PM Just show up and present it, then cry if they act crazy. My mom said crying works for her.
Hugs

Bill & Cynthia Tue at 7:53 PM They should give you a discount

Dave from Maine Tue at 8:33 PM Thanks all.  They have their own discount card but it takes 8 weeks to get.  I was just hoping there was reciprocity.  I didn't check on it soon enough and wanted to use it in a couple of weeks.  I'll try calling again and see if I can...  moreThanks all.  They have their own discount card but it takes 8 weeks to get.  I was just hoping there was reciprocity.  I didn't check on it soon enough and wanted to use it in a couple of weeks.  I'll try calling again and see if I can get a real person.  less

Steve & Diane Wed at 6:34 AM One is state, the other is fed.

Dawg House Tue at 4:40 PM Yes!!! Now I don't know about 4 hours but at least 2 hours. We were much more taken with the Painted Desert then the Petrified Forest but I would still make the time for that too, just maybe less. The Painted Desert seems to change with every bend and ...  moreYes!!! Now I don't know about 4 hours but at least 2 hours. We were much more taken with the Painted Desert then the Petrified Forest but I would still make the time for that too, just maybe less. The Painted Desert seems to change with every bend and curve in the road. It's like being on another planet. Also in the area but not sure if it's on your way and worthy of a quick stop by is the Meteor Crater.

http://rving.website/index.php/west/mountain/arizona/3203-painted-desert-arizona  less

LarandSus Tue at 7:02 PM Yes!

NicnPat Thu at 8:07 PM Was there 3 days ago, we drove through and enjoyed the park, it was worth it

Blodn1 Tue at 11:19 AM And boondocking there is beautiful.

Author Toni Mariani Tue at 12:44 PM Where is it? Thanks.

Author Toni Mariani Tue at 4:14 PM As a child, we traveled through Texas to Mexico, but of course, all is forgotten.
Back we go now that we are old.
Ce la vie! (?)

Tom & Phyllis April 14 We did that run last year. Our favorites included Tupelo, MS (Elvis s Birthplace). Along the Trace are several pull offs that say Old Trace.. great parking... we had no issues... you walk a couple hundred feet and you’re standing on very Historic Ground.....  moreWe did that run last year. Our favorites included Tupelo, MS (Elvis s Birthplace). Along the Trace are several pull offs that say Old Trace.. great parking... we had no issues... you walk a couple hundred feet and you’re standing on very Historic Ground.... The actual, original Trace. Also google the Cypress Bog, south of Tupelo? Look for signs along the Trace for that. You walk a short 100 yards or so into boardwalks through the bog.  It looks almost prehistoric..Burial site of Merryweather  Lewis (Lewis & Clark)... really cool. We stayed in Vicksburg at the Ameristar Casino campground. Very nice, very clean, very convenient to Vicksburg. It’s about an hour or a little less north of Natchez. We didn’t particularly care for nachos. It was OK but nothing special. Vicksburg has a lot of history. You can visit the battlefield of the Civil War battle of Vicksburg. Very cool. Make a right turn from Vicksburg and head over to Louisiana and you can find a memorial for Grant’s  canal.. also in Louisiana not far from Vicksburg there’s a place called poverty point. An American heritage site where people from a very early time in history (1100–1700 BC). Very very cool place. We spend about three nights in Vicksburg but could have stayed longer. Lots to see neat town.. We also stopped in Gulf Shores AL.... we stayed at the state park, very close to the beaches and very affordable with full hook ups. From there we headed back home south of Louisville Kentucky. I know it’s a very long reply.... but hey... you’re the one who asked... lol....Natchez trace was one of our most memorable trips. Do some research Google, look online for a map of the mile post. As you enter the trace you get a map free of charge at  ranger stations... Have a great trip I have a feeling you’re really going to enjoy it... pic is our rig on the Trace  less

Wolfepack4 April 14 Very nice informative post

BuckeyeCruisers Mon at 7:55 PM Definitely stop at the Meriweather Lewis grave site. Worth the time, and quite enlightening.

Wayne and Donna Tue at 2:50 PM We love the Natchez Trace. I would just say, if you are going to do the whole thing, plan for more stops on the south end (below Jackson MS) than the north end. North of Jackson, you either have to get off the Trace (like at Tupelo or at Tuscumbia AL), or...  moreWe love the Natchez Trace. I would just say, if you are going to do the whole thing, plan for more stops on the south end (below Jackson MS) than the north end. North of Jackson, you either have to get off the Trace (like at Tupelo or at Tuscumbia AL), or you just go by pull offs that say, "Well this used to be here" (like the Sheboss Inn site). Worth doing, but once you get south of Jackson, you get a lot of the mounds, the ghost towns, and the things you would actually want to see. But by all means, enjoy 45 MPH and the great scenery for miles and miles.   less

TeamFoxy Tue at 4:04 PM There is a good website on where along the trail to stop and do things.  https://www.scenictrace.com/attractiontype/hiking/
We are planning on spending 3 days on the Trace and are greatful for all the input.

Linda Cook April 14 I think you may need the access pass.  https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm

Linda Cook April 14 Which the site says you can only get through the mail or in person at a federal recreation site

Sandy & Carl April 14 Go to this web site and it will explain all the National Park pass options and where you can buy your pass. https://store.usgs.gov/

Kayo April 14 There is no documentation required for an Access Pass for any U.S. citizen, . All one need  to do is sign the form that they, in fact, have a disability

Pat and Alan Young April 14 We mailed for ours. Although we live within ten minutes of Valley Forge NP, they could notissue the pass. The closest for us was Delaware!!! So we mailed it in. 

John & Diana April 13 Glacier

LarandSus April 13 Looks like this comment is intended as a response to the post below.

Blodn1 April 13 PPS get a stamp book, and pick up all the park stamps. They're free, and are a nice reminder of your visit. Parkstamps.org is a club you can join. The members have extensive first-hand knowledge about the parks - all 418 units!

Retired Outdoors April 13 Dr. Perry, we visited all the major National Parks in Utah and some of the Utah State Parks (and several National and Navajo Parks on the way) a few years ago in our Honda Accord. We saw big rigs everywhere we went. None of the highways connecting the par...  moreDr. Perry, we visited all the major National Parks in Utah and some of the Utah State Parks (and several National and Navajo Parks on the way) a few years ago in our Honda Accord. We saw big rigs everywhere we went. None of the highways connecting the parks we visited were questionable. However... highway 9, which provides eastern access to Zion National Park and Springdale, Utah is closed due to rockfall taking out the outside lane of the road. Here are newspaper accounts of the situation. Further updates are supposed to be available on the Park website.
  https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/prc-zion-mount-carmel-highway-reopens-some-restrictions-still-in-place/#.XLHOozBKjIU   and   https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/03/03/cgb-active-rockslide-closes-zion-mt-carmel-highway/#.XLHQVDBKjIU
There is so much more  to see than just the big four. Our trip was an all too brief three weeks. You can easily  spend more than that in Utah alone. I am sure you will enjoy a long and rewarding adventure.  less

Andy & Maureen T April 13 From past experience, there is major traffic in the areas. We read somewhere that the park will be requiring an appointment to go through the park entrance tunnels. They recommend parking outside the park and driving in with your toad / rental.
We ...  moreFrom past experience, there is major traffic in the areas. We read somewhere that the park will be requiring an appointment to go through the park entrance tunnels. They recommend parking outside the park and driving in with your toad / rental.
We did the parks by motorcycles and witnessed the long lines to get into the tunnels. What folks don't realize, is that the tunnels were built to match vehicle size in the 30's. When MH's are triyng to get in they need to close the tunnel(s) down to only one vehicle at a time.  less

Steve & Diane April 13 In May, 2018, we visited all 5 Utah National Parks.  We stayed at Willowwind RVP in Hurricane, Riverside Ranch RVP in Hatch, Wonderland RVP in Torrey, and Spanish Trail RVP in Moab.  We took I-15 to Hwy 14 to to Hwy 89 to Hwy 62 to Hwy 24 to I-7...  moreIn May, 2018, we visited all 5 Utah National Parks.  We stayed at Willowwind RVP in Hurricane, Riverside Ranch RVP in Hatch, Wonderland RVP in Torrey, and Spanish Trail RVP in Moab.  We took I-15 to Hwy 14 to to Hwy 89 to Hwy 62 to Hwy 24 to I-70 to Hwy 91.  We pull a 40' fifth wheel.  All roads were in good shape and easy to drive; we'd take the same route again if we were doing the same trip again.  Do not plan on taking your 38' motorhome into the parks.   less

Retired Outdoors April 13 September should be perfect. We went the last week in August and 2 weeks in September, and the temps were great.

Andy & Maureen T April 7 We had a hard time making one decision on this. But both of us agree that it is Glacier NP.

Krashqueen April 7 Yellowstone

Ramon & Elisa Alanis April 8 Simple - Yellowstone/Grand Tetons. Variety of beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife and numerous places to hike

chiefkazoo April 13 Not an easy question, we have been to about 40 of the National Parks and found nothing to dislike. We return to Capital Reef NP the most because its not a crowded as many others, it has a nice campgrounds (no hookups), great scenery, some 4-wheeling, and ...  moreNot an easy question, we have been to about 40 of the National Parks and found nothing to dislike. We return to Capital Reef NP the most because its not a crowded as many others, it has a nice campgrounds (no hookups), great scenery, some 4-wheeling, and best of all a wide verity of hiking trails. Also in the Fall as a bonus, when the many fruit and nuts orchards are ready for picking are open for visitors.  less

Author Toni Mariani Tue at 1:05 PM Mt. Rainer in Washington State. Snow and sand all in one day.

BuckeyeCruisers April 5 Jumbo Rocks is pretty impressive. Make sure to stop and check out Cholla Garden. It’s really cool, especially if you like Cholla cactus

Bird April 5 I've always wanted to go there.  Please post some photos and let us know what you end up doing.

Barb & Al Packman April 5 Ask the rangers about Sanderson's rocks, they will give you directions. It is a hike but we'll worth it. Try to find all the sayings around the hill. It is not on the park map because I don't think they want a lot of people out there. It is really a great...  moreAsk the rangers about Sanderson's rocks, they will give you directions. It is a hike but we'll worth it. Try to find all the sayings around the hill. It is not on the park map because I don't think they want a lot of people out there. It is really a great adventure. I have photos of all the sayings. ENJOY  less

The Mountains April 5 How about the Spring super bloom..still happening?

RVillage with Ann April 6 There's an article on the RVillage Blog if you haven't seen it, great tips! https://blog.rvillage.com/rv-destination-joshua-tree/