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Expert: Jason Curodeau - 7/22/2009


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I am going to be driving from Vegas to Pomona in Nov. I will have a 4 days to play and I wanted to show my daughter the redwoods is this possible

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Robin,
Almost anything is possible depending on how far you are willing and able to travel. If you are coming from Vegas I would shoot straight to the coast of California and head north . Redwoods National Park is just about the Northernmost point of the state. It is roughly 780 miles from Pomona one way. However, there are many places along the coast where you can see Redwoods. If you must see the national park (where you get to drive through the trees) I would head north from Vegas and work my way across toward the coast. A more enjoyable trip would be to take the 210 freeway west toward I-5 and head north until you get to the 63 I believe. That will take you to Ventura and you can pick up highway 1 from there. If you head North on Highway 1 you can catch Redwood forests on the way up and also enjoy a nice coastal ride. This way you can determine how far to go yourself.
I hope this has been helpful and if you have any further questions feel free to ask.
Thank you, Jason Curodeau

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Jason Curodeau

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I can answer all questions regarding best routes of travel. Although I cannot predict traffic conditions, I can provide the most scenic and dynamic route for the traveller on a budget and or schedule. I also know the most direct and yet scenic routes.

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I have had the opportunity to travel quite extensively throughout the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, both as a resident and traveler. My search for adventure and new experiences has given me the thirst for the "road less travelled". Because I am not independently wealthy, the road I travel is as an admirer of the journey. As long as I can find a place to sleep for next to nothing, pack some food, and afford the gas I am down the road. If given a description of the prospective travelers needs I can easily provide them with detailed route options independent of their finances and suited to their needs. Most of my travels have been by automobile. I recently purchased a motorcycle and I am taking ten day trip from Joshua Tree to Auburn California and I am taking back roads and state highways the entire way. I will take a day trip around Lake Tahoe, where I lived for two years, and cruise the old highways of the Gold Mining era. I will cut across towards the Pacific and slowly wind my way down the coast taking in every minute smell and experience temperature changes subtly created by the shadow of leaves

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Some friends and I from the area have started a local music and art "zine" and have experienced some very positive community feedback.

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I am currently a full-time, thirty-seven year old student and I am preparing to begin a career in primary education. I have chosen this field not only because I feel it will be rewarding but also for the travel time it will allow me. I anticipate frequent world travel in my near future.

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