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We're wanting to take June and July off and just go camping through the state of New Mexico and the grand canyon.
We'll have $1,500 a month and $400 a month for food.
Our monthly going out would be $110 for phones, $157 for our truck, $63 for insurance, plus diapers, wipes and dog food, so about $100.
We plan on staying about 5-7 days in each location, and one of those weeks we'll be staying for free at someone's house.
We're considering buying a cab over camper, it'll be slightly easier than tent camping, but I think it'll be more expensive.
We'll be bringing bikes, so when we stop we won't be driving a ton.
Our main ideas are the grand canyon, Carlsbad caverns, white sands, Roswell, etc.
Does this sound possible with our income?
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$1900 per month should do you just fine. People have made that tour on a whole lot less. Assuming your vehicle is in good shape. It's getting hot out there though. Carry lots of water.
I've been to Carlsbad Caverns, it's very wonderful.
Grand Canyon is going to cost you some. I have heard that they don't even allow cars at the South rim any more, gotta park outside and get bused in. Check on that and be prepared.
White Sands and Roswell won't cost much and I assume Roswell has camping.
You should be able to do all that with the resources you have. I wouldn't do the RV thing, it costs a lot to park them and they require lots of maintenance (and fuel). Use tents.
Hope it goes well!! Sounds like a great trip.
$1900 per month should do you just fine. People have made that tour on a whole lot less. Assuming your vehicle is in good shape. It's getting hot out there though. Carry lots of water.
I've been to Carlsbad Caverns, it's very wonderful.
Grand Canyon is going to cost you some. I have heard that they don't even allow cars at the South rim any more, gotta park outside and get bused in. Check on that and be prepared.
White Sands and Roswell won't cost much and I assume Roswell has camping.
You should be able to do all that with the resources you have. I wouldn't do the RV thing, it costs a lot to park them and they require lots of maintenance (and fuel). Use tents.
Hope it goes well!! Sounds like a great trip.
Where is my best bet for a weekend in the Outer Banks?
Navyboy82
My wife and I would like to grab a small cabin or tent camp in the Outer Banks. We live in Norfolk, and are planning lots of exciting weekends for the summer. I enjoy fishing and surfing. My wife likes to relax a read with a drink. We have a dog and would like to be able to have a campfire. Where should we go? Most impotantly my wife needs to enjoy it as I am trying to ease her into the joys of camping. Thanks in advance!
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You need to carefully consider the camping idea. If she's a first time camper then OBX is not the place to start. First there's no shade and try putting up a canopy in a 20 mph breeze, not uncommon and not unusual. Second if the breeze is from the sound the skeeters can be overwhelming. So there's a good chance it could be a bad first time camping experience. Instead, why not get a motel in Nags Head. The Colonial Inn is a good one www.colonialinnmotel.com, phone 252 441-7308. I've stayed there myself. They allow dogs in certain rooms and I don't think there's an extra charge. The owner has a golden retriever 'Chief' who stays in the office and greets guests. It's right next door to the Nags Head pier for fishing, dining and beer and wine in the evening. They may have a full bar. On a good day you can surf right out in front since the presence of the pier helps improve the wave action. The place has great rates. As good as they get on the OBX. The only thing you won't be able to do is the campfire deal.
You need to carefully consider the camping idea. If she's a first time camper then OBX is not the place to start. First there's no shade and try putting up a canopy in a 20 mph breeze, not uncommon and not unusual. Second if the breeze is from the sound the skeeters can be overwhelming. So there's a good chance it could be a bad first time camping experience. Instead, why not get a motel in Nags Head. The Colonial Inn is a good one www.colonialinnmotel.com, phone 252 441-7308. I've stayed there myself. They allow dogs in certain rooms and I don't think there's an extra charge. The owner has a golden retriever 'Chief' who stays in the office and greets guests. It's right next door to the Nags Head pier for fishing, dining and beer and wine in the evening. They may have a full bar. On a good day you can surf right out in front since the presence of the pier helps improve the wave action. The place has great rates. As good as they get on the OBX. The only thing you won't be able to do is the campfire deal.
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