Utah Motels

Open Question: Going on a month long road trip?

My twin sister and I are going on an about month long road trip starting in Great falls montana, the utah, then nevada, then california. Where we will travel up the west coast. i will have a good car to travel in (honda) good on gas, it takes premium though. We will be going next summer, probably in august. Any tips to stay safe? How much is the average motel? (we will be staying in campgrounds as well) must see places on USA west coast? Thanks for any sugestions!

Voting Question: I'm going on a long road trip? Any tips?

My twin sister and I are going on an about month long road trip starting in Great falls montana, the utah, then nevada, then california. Where we will travel up the west coast. i will have a good car to travel in (honda) good on gas, it takes premium though. We will be going next summer, probably in august. Any tips to stay safe? How much is the average motel? (we will be staying in campgrounds as well) must see places on USA west coast? Thanks for any sugestions!

Resolved Question: Road Trip Suggestions (NW to SW and back in USA)?

I have always dreamed of this road trip: Seattle, along Oregon and California coasts to San Francisco, cut east to Las Vegas, north a little to Zion/Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park in Utah, then south to Grand Canyon (AZ), see some New Mexico cliff dwelling ruins, up through Colorado and to Salt Lake City, UT, then through Yellowstone/Grand Teton toward Sun Valley, ID, then Spokane, WA and back to Seattle. I have plugged it all in to Google maps, and gotten a nice little trip plan. However, I am not sure what I even want to see, or why I want to go to all these places. I love hiking & camping (would probably drive a small sedan and bring a tent - and plenty of motel money, too). I also love photography and the scenery of the Southwest. My question is: Have you been to these places? Better, have you road-tripped in this area? What did you like? What was off-the-beaten-path? What didn't you like? Any revisions you'd make? (I know, I know, it's all based on what I want to see - but just give me some suggestions to start with.) Also, any general road trip suggestions? (e.g. "You won't like driving as much as you think you will!") Thanks!

Voting Question: Who wants to read this?

Tell me what you think of it? Best Answer Get Awarded The Big 1-0! “You look pretty bad,” his raspy voice said. “It’s a wonder you even survived that car crash. . .” he paused taking a moment to look at me. “Almost a miracle, you could say. I’m lucky to have come down this road I was on my way to visit family in Utah. Got sidetracked on the way, take one wrong turn end up coming down this dark road, I should really take you to the hospital.” I cringe and look at him with glassy eyes. “I don’t really like hospitals besides, I feel better than before.” He pursed his lips and kept his hands steady on the steering wheel. “You don’t know what you’re talking about; you could have a concussion, broken bones, etcetera. . .” he trails off and takes another sip of his coffee then continues, “What’s your name?” “Christine. Christine Rose.” I said while turning to look at him. He nods his head. “Name’s Vince Lombardi, where you from?” I shrug my shoulders and look back at the road behind us. “I don’t know. . . I um can’t seem to remember anything except for my name,” Swiveling my head back around to him. “But that doesn’t mean I have to go to the hospital. I don’t like them very much.” “Yeah, yeah you told me that already.” Vince said while reaching into his pocket and grabbing out a pack of cigarettes. He looks at me quickly, putting the cigarettes in front of my face. “Want one?” “No thanks I don’t smoke.” Or did I smoke? Can’t really remember anything. He arched an eyebrow and took a cigarette out with his teeth. Grabbing a lighter out of his pocket he lit the tip, inhaling deeply he blew out a gray smoky haze. He puts the lighter back into his pocket and holds the cigarette between his fingers. If he was heading to Utah then that must mean we’re somewhere in the west or. . . Midwest? “Where are we?” I asked. Without looking at me he answers, “As of now we are entering Nebraska.” “What’s the month? Today’s date? What’s the weekday?” I bombarded him with questions. “Friday, June 11th, so you don’t really remember anything? And you can’t go to the hospital?” He asks while bringing the cigarette back up to his mouth. “Fucking unbelievable.” He huffed taking the cigarette out his mouth, letting the smoke escape through his nostrils. Lighting lit up the sky once again shortly followed by the deafening thunder. Vince adjusted his windshield wipers and turned up the speed. The cool air on my bare foot made me shudder and I sighed. The one thing that I was actually looking for I left behind, my right shoe was a few feet behind me back at the wreck site but in my haste I’d completely forgotten about it. The numbers on for the fare rose slowly to three dollars and fifty cents. The green neon numbers above it read, ten-thirty p.m., it was getting late. We would have to pull over soon, stop at a gas station refill the tank and maybe find some motel to stay in for the night. Then we would continue on tomorrow but. . .where was I to go? Vince turned the volume to the radio up a notch but it was still low for us to think. And my mind began to race with questions. Questions that I knew would never get answered. It was almost as if I had just dropped into this world, my past and history was just a blank slate. Who was I? Other than this being named Christine rose, who am I? The rain pelted down on the car amplifying the pitter-pattering sound. Another thunderous boom bellowed. My heart slowly raced, it was getting worse. I squeezed at my legs and tried to shake it off. As we passed by a sign that read: REST STOPS, EXIT 75. That must be the exit coming up now. Vince veered off to the right, leaning forward slightly trying to see through the clouded windshield. “Can’t see a damn thing,” He muttered smacking his steering wheel. There were bright speck of lights in the distance but it was surrounded by more darkness. Once we pulled up into the lot of the small motel, Vince killed the engine and opened his door slamming it behind him. The passenger side door opened and he waited for me to step out. The rain felt like entering a cold shower and I hurried into the small red-bricked building. Vince stood there in front of the motel clerk, running his hand through his hair. A sign above him read: THE GREEN BAY MOTEL. The building was relatively empty save for the couple that sat on the couch near the far corner. The fluorescent lights flickered making a buzzing sound, giving the place an eerie atmosphere. Vince nodded to the clerk and pulled me along walking back into the raging storm; we jogged and were sheltered by the cement stairs above. “Here,” Vince said while shoving the key into my hand. “I’ll be just a couple of rooms down if you need anything, alright?” He shouted over the rain. I nodded and clutched the key tightly in my hand. I watched him as he ran over to his room, fumbling with the keys then finally managing to get the door open. He looked over at me for sever He looked over at me for several seconds then disappeared behind the door. Turning around I inserted my room key and twisted the knob entering the small, bland motel room. Quietly, I closed the door behind me and looked around. The comforter was a crimson red, the carpet a navy blue and the walls a pale beige color. There was a TV that sat across from the bed and just beyond it a small refrigerator. Looking inside there was only a bottle of water, two chocolate bars and a miniature folded note. I furrowed my brows and pulled I out. Open me. It read. Grinning, I unfolded it and read the tiny handwriting.

Resolved Question: What do you think of this?.....?

Extract from the first chapter of my novel, tell me what you think! “You look pretty bad,” his raspy voice said. “It’s a wonder you even survived that car crash. . .” he paused taking a moment to look at me. “Almost a miracle, you could say. I’m lucky to have come down this road I was on my way to visit family in Utah. Got sidetracked on the way, take one wrong turn end up coming down this dark road, I should really take you to the hospital.” I cringe and look at him with glassy eyes. “I don’t really like hospitals besides, I feel better than before.” He pursed his lips and kept his hands steady on the steering wheel. “You don’t know what you’re talking about; you could have a concussion, broken bones, etcetera. . .” he trails off and takes another sip of his coffee then continues, “What’s your name?” “Christine. Christine Rose.” I said while turning to look at him. He nods his head. “Name’s Vince Lombardi, where you from?” I shrug my shoulders and look back at the road behind us. “I don’t know. . . I um can’t seem to remember anything except for my name,” Swiveling my head back around to him. “But that doesn’t mean I have to go to the hospital. I don’t like them very much.” “Yeah, yeah you told me that already.” Vince said while reaching into his pocket and grabbing out a pack of cigarettes. He looks at me quickly, putting the cigarettes in front of my face. “Want one?” “No thanks I don’t smoke.” Or did I smoke? Can’t really remember anything. He arched an eyebrow and took a cigarette out with his teeth. Grabbing a lighter out of his pocket he lit the tip, inhaling deeply he blew out a gray smoky haze. He puts the lighter back into his pocket and holds the cigarette between his fingers. If he was heading to Utah then that must mean we’re somewhere in the west or. . . Midwest? “Where are we?” I asked. Without looking at me he answers, “As of now we are entering Nebraska.” “What’s the month? Today’s date? What’s the weekday?” I bombarded him with questions. “Friday, June 11th, so you don’t really remember anything? And you can’t go to the hospital?” He asks while bringing the cigarette back up to his mouth. “Fucking unbelievable.” He huffed taking the cigarette out his mouth, letting the smoke escape through his nostrils. Lighting lit up the sky once again shortly followed by the deafening thunder. Vince adjusted his windshield wipers and turned up the speed. The cool air on my bare foot made me shudder and I sighed. The one thing that I was actually looking for I left behind, my right shoe was a few feet behind me back at the wreck site but in my haste I’d completely forgotten about it. The numbers on for the fare rose slowly to three dollars and fifty cents. The green neon numbers above it read, ten-thirty p.m., it was getting late. We would have to pull over soon, stop at a gas station refill the tank and maybe find some motel to stay in for the night. Then we would continue on tomorrow but. . .where was I to go? Vince turned the volume to the radio up a notch but it was still low for us to think. And my mind began to race with questions. Questions that I knew would never get answered. It was almost as if I had just dropped into this world, my past and history was just a blank slate. Who was I? Other than this being named Christine rose, who am I? The rain pelted down on the car amplifying the pitter-pattering sound. Another thunderous boom bellowed. My heart slowly raced, it was getting worse. I squeezed at my legs and tried to shake it off. As we passed by a sign that read: REST STOPS, EXIT 75. That must be the exit coming up now. Vince veered off to the right, leaning forward slightly trying to see through the clouded windshield. “Can’t see a damn thing,” He muttered smacking his steering wheel. There were bright speck of lights in the distance but it was surrounded by more darkness. Once we pulled up into the lot of the small motel, Vince killed the engine and opened his door slamming it behind him. The passenger side door opened and he waited for me to step out. The rain felt like entering a cold shower and I hurried into the small red-bricked building.

Resolved Question: Not religious, dumb/funny laws in America?

I am American and proud of it. So, I am not anti-America. It's just funny. New York: 1. It is against the law to throw a ball at someone’s head for fun. 2. Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 PM.' 3. The penalty for jumping off a building is death. hahahaha duh! California: 1. No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. 2. Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool. 3. Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses. Maryland: 1. It’s illegal to take a lion to the movies. 2. Oral sex can not be given or received anywhere. Florida: 1. It is illegal to sell your children. 2. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. 3. It is considered an offense to shower naked. 4. You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. North Carolina: 1. It’s against the law to sing off key. 2. If a man and a woman who aren’t married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married. Utah: 1. It is illegal not to drink milk. Virginia: 1. You may not engage in business on Sundays, with the exception of almost every industry. 2. It is illegal to tickle women. Texas: 1. It is illegal to sell one's eye. 2. It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing. It makes you wonder what were people doing to make this a law? Not all of them are enforced. http://www.dumblaws.com/

Resolved Question: Southwest trip in February, any tips or suggestions?

Am wondering about weather conditions for the following trip. Will be flying into Mesa from Fargo, ND on February 6th and renting a car(what kind of vehicle would you suggest for the following trip, I'm from northern Minnesota and drive a front wheel drive vehicle there). Will be heading north to the Grand Canyon on the 7th, then west towards Kingman, AZ for the night. Next day to Las Vegas and northeast to Utah hoping to make it to Page, AZ the next night. Then over to the 4 Corners and south to Gallup, NM for the next night. West to the Petrified Forest and then south to Tuscan, AZ. Haven't reserved motels yet as the travel plans are flexible as of now. I am wondering about info on weather conditions (temps/ snow chances/ road hazards) for the trip up to the Grand Canyon from Mesa, west towards Kingman, then through southern Utah, northern, northeastern and eastern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico. Any and all info and suggestions are a great help. Thanks and have a great day!

Resolved Question: Am planning a trip from February 6, 2010 through February 16, 2010 to the southwest.?

Am wondering about weather conditions for the following trip. Will be flying into Mesa from Fargo, ND on February 6th and renting a car(what kind of vehicle would you suggest for the following trip, I'm from northern Minnesota and drive a front wheel drive vehicle there). Will be heading north to the Grand Canyon on the 7th, then west towards Kingman, AZ for the night. Next day to Las Vegas and northeast to Utah hoping to make it to Page, AZ the next night. Then over to the 4 Corners and south to Gallup, NM for the next night. West to the Petrified Forest and then south to Tuscan, AZ. Haven't reserved motels yet as the travel plans are flexible as of now. I am wondering about info on weather conditions (temps/ snow chances/ road hazards) for the trip up to the Grand Canyon from Mesa, west towards Kingman, then through southern Utah, northern, northeastern and eastern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico. Any and all info and suggestions are a great help. Thanks and have a great day!

Resolved Question: We are traveling from Utah to Illinois by car,which is the best budget hotel/motel chain to stay at?

We dont want anything fancy,just a clean room and sheets will do.

Resolved Question: Traveling to Texas through Colorado and need help!?

I am traveling from Salt Lake Utah to Cedar Hill Texas. I am only 18 and it is my first road trip. I was wondering if anyone knew any cheap motels inbetween the two. Also wanted to know if there was any good places to stop.