Some RVers Don't Always Take The "Scenic Route"

Above, driving to Ouray on the "Million Dollar Highway." Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of the most scenic roads is the Million Dollar Highway just south of Ouray, Colorado. I have been on it several times during the past few years.

It is a narrow one-lane road (one lane in each direction) with no guard rails. My Minnie Winnie takes the road just fine. 

There are some roads that aren't quite friendly to RVers. RV Travel posted an article on why some folks driving RVs don't drive the "scenic route." 

They begin with:

We all love a good scenic drive, right? Discovering an ideal RV scenic route can make for an unforgettable experience. For some of us, scenic drives might be our favorite part of RVing. Twisty coastal roads, winding mountain passes, red rock canyons—the views can be hard to beat. But seasoned RVers know something many newbies don’t:

The most beautiful RV scenic route isn’t always the best one when you’re hauling a big, heavy, slow, home on wheels.

In fact, the smartest RVers often intentionally avoid the scenic road in favor of the safe, stress-free, and equipment-friendly one.

Here’s why—and how to make the call when planning your own trip.

To read more, go here.