[dmcummins]

I知 trying to plan a road trip to the southwest. I知 in SW Florida, I知 thinking Sedona, Grand Canyon, and parks in Utah. And whatever else is worth seeing along the way.

I will be taking my new Jeep Gladiator, and I知 not in a hurry. It looks like Sedona is 30 hours away. So we will be making some stops along that route also.

We will be staying in hotels along the way, but I also plan on staying in the parks some, so I値l also be getting some camping gear. We had a trailer in the past, but I知 thinking tent camping for this trip.

Not sure how long we will need, I figure a week in just traveling. So maybe a 3 week trip, but can take longer if needed.

I知 not planning on going till next year, we already have some trips planned this year and hopefully everything will be open by then.

What would be the best time to go? Any must see痴 or things to pass on? Anything off the beaten path to see?

I would like to take the Jeep off-road, but don稚 plan on any hard trails. I saw a book that had some maps and suggestions that I値l be getting.

And I致e got to get myself in better shape, the wife walks miles everyday, I walk from the golf cart to the ball, but I知 going to start walking more.

Also I知 not sure if we are trying to see to much, or if there is that much difference from one park to the next.

So what would you suggest if you had 2-3 weeks not counting the trip there and back.