Lake Louise
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Lake
- Planned
- Jun to Sep
In the Canadian Rockies plan (September 2029).
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Grand-Sault waterfall
Bas-Saint-Laurent / Gaspésie (to confirm), Quebec, Canada
- Waterfall
- Idea
- Location unconfirmed
Gaspesie road trip stop 4. Several waterfalls share this name and the post does not say which; the one on the north shore cannot be on this route, so it is probably in Bas-Saint-Laurent or Gaspesie. Confirm before planning.
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Le Buton lookout, Le Massif de Charlevoix
Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
- Viewpoint
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
- Kid friendly
Signature lookout on a man-made mound at the summit; wide view over the St. Lawrence and the mountains. Easy 2 km loop, 45 min, from the summit (resort and trail sites). Check the gondola and mountain access run on your dates; a 2026 notice mentioned a suspension during a strike. Official: https://www.lemassif.com/en/activities-events/activity-finder/lookout-le-buton
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Canyon Sainte-Anne
Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
- Canyon
- Idea
- May to Oct
- Kid friendly
74 m waterfall with suspension bridges across the gorge (from memory, unverified). About 40 min east of Quebec City; combine with Montmorency Falls and Ile d'Orleans. Check opening dates, fees and kids' rules.
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La Crête trail, Mont-Sainte-Anne
Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
Mountain hike with panoramic views and fall colours. The post gives no distance or time. The pin is approximate, at the Beaupre ski mountain summit.
Montmorency Falls
Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
- Waterfall
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 1. Near Quebec City, close to Canyon Sainte-Anne.
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Mont Saddle and Montagne de Marbre loop
Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
- Strong kids only
Challenging loop with panoramic views, cliffs and a section along the Canada-US border. From the '5 iconic Quebec fall hikes' post.
Sentier des Cimes, Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
- Strong kids only
Mountain trail through forest with mountain scenery. The park is a dark-sky reserve (from memory).
Cap-Bon-Ami
Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada
- Viewpoint
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 9.
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Cap-Gaspé
Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada
- Viewpoint
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 11. End of the Appalachian Trail (IAT) at Land's End (from memory).
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Mont Saint-Alban
Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada
- Mountain
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 13. Observation tower loop above Cap-Bon-Ami (from memory).
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Sentier La Chute
Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 10.
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La Martre Lighthouse
Haute-Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
- Lighthouse
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 8. Red wooden lighthouse at La Martre.
Mont-Saint-Pierre
Haute-Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
- Town
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 5. Known for hang-gliding and paragliding (from memory).
Lac aux Américains
Parc national de la Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
- Lake
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 7. Short family walk to a glacial cirque lake under Mont Xalibu (from memory).
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Mont Xalibu
Parc national de la Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
- Mountain
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 6.
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L'Éperon
Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
- Kid friendly
Forest hike with a steep initial climb and several viewpoints over the Jacques-Cartier Valley. Near Quebec City. The pin is approximate, at the park's discovery-centre area.
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Pic Champlain
Parc national du Bic, Quebec, Canada
- Mountain
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 2.
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Bonaventure Island
Percé, Quebec, Canada
- Island
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 14. Northern gannet colony; ferry from Perce, fee and season to check.
Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer
Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
- Canyon
- Idea
Gaspesie road trip stop 3.
Mont du Dôme
Zec des Martres, Quebec, Canada
- Trail
- Idea
- Sep, Oct
- Strong kids only
Loop over three summits (Mont du Dome, Mont Orignal, Mont Saint-Michel) with panoramic views; Saint-Michel is reportedly the quietest. Mont du Dome alone: 5.8 km, 358 m, about 3 h (first post). Roadside parking, easy to find; dogs on leash. Video dated 30 Sep 2025.
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China1
QQ Canyon Racer mountain coaster, Gulong Gorge
Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
- Activity
- Idea
Licensed QQ Speed (Chinese kart game) themed mountain coaster: a 3.68 km descent through the mountain and forest of Gulong Gorge (古龙峡), Qingxin District, Qingyuan, with 28 turns and 9 hairpins. From a French Instagram post; figures unverified. Coordinates from OpenStreetMap (the gorge scenic area). Check minimum age and height and the operating season before planning.
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Paris
Grand Paris, Île-de-France, France
- City
- Idea
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Book the Eiffel Tower and Louvre online. Marais, Montmartre, Latin Quarter. 4-5 days.
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Provence
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- Region
- Idea
- Jun, Jul
Peak lavender mid June to mid July. Gordes, Roussillon, Senanque Abbey. 4-5 days.
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India1
Gurudongmar Lake
Mangan district, Sikkim, India
- Lake
- Idea
Loose line in Location.md, no details. High-altitude lake in North Sikkim; permits and altitude (about 5,400 m) to check (from memory).
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Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
Campania, Campania, Italy
- Region
- Idea
- May to Sep
Base in Sorrento for day trips; Positano, Ravello, limoncello; boat tour along the coast. 3-4 days.
Capri
Napoli, Campania, Italy
- Island
- Idea
- May to Sep
Day trip from Sorrento or Naples; the Blue Grotto closes in waves.
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Rome
Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
- City
- Idea
Colosseum, Vatican (advance booking), Trevi. 4-5 days.
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Lake Como
Como, Lombardy, Italy
- Lake
- Idea
- Apr to Sep
Stay in Bellagio or Varenna; the ferry between towns is scenic. 2-3 days.
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Milan
Milano, Lombardy, Italy
- City
- Idea
Duomo, Last Supper (book months ahead), fashion district. Day trip from Lake Como.
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Dolomites
Belluno, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Mountain
- Planned
- Jul to Sep
Tre Cime di Lavaredo is the icon. Planned as dolomites-july-2027 (13-26 Jul 2027). Hotel idea: Chalet Alfoss https://www.hotelchaletalfoss.it/en/
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Trento
Provincia di Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- City
- Idea
Gateway to the Dolomites; wine region, historic centre. 1-2 days.
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Florence
Firenze, Tuscany, Italy
- City
- Idea
Uffizi, Duomo, David (book Uffizi and Accademia ahead); day trip to the Tuscan countryside. 3-4 days.
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Venice
Venetian Province, Veneto, Italy
- City
- Idea
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Stay on the main island, not Mestre; early morning walks. 2-3 days.
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Verona
Verona, Veneto, Italy
- City
- Idea
Roman arena, Juliet balcony, wine region. Combine with Venice. 1-2 days.
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Kennecott River rafting (Wrangell-St. Elias)
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska, United States
- Activity
- Idea
- Jun to Aug
Dream trip. World-class rafting, pristine wilderness. Requires planning well in advance; consider a guided expedition. 7+ days.
Page
Coconino County, Arizona, United States
- Town
- Idea
Stop 1 of the AZ-UT-CO-WY road trip post. Base for Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
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Havasupai (Havasu Falls)
Havasupai Reservation, Arizona, United States
- Waterfall
- Idea
- Mar to May, Sep, Oct
- Strong kids only
Red rock canyon walls, lush waterfalls and clear pools at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. From memory (unverified): permits required, sell out fast, open months ahead; the hike in to the village and campground is long, so check what is realistic with a 10-year-old. Check the official Havasupai Tribe site. Fits the Utah and Arizona parks ideas.
Monument Valley
Navajo Nation, Arizona, United States
- Valley
- Idea
Stop 10 of the road trip post. Tribal park, fee and hours to check.
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Durango
La Plata County, Colorado, United States
- Town
- Idea
Stop 11 of the road trip post. Durango and Silverton narrow-gauge railroad.
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Manitou Incline
Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
- Trail
- Idea
- May to Oct
- Strong kids only
Steep stair climb on an old railway bed with views over Colorado Springs (figures from memory, unverified). Very strenuous, starts about 6,500 ft; check age limits for the kids. A reservation was required in recent years; check current rules and fee. Usual way down is the Barr Trail. Combine with Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak.
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Million Dollar Highway
San Juan Mountains, Colorado, United States
- Drive
- Idea
Stop 12 of the road trip post. US 550 between Silverton and Ouray; exposed drops, no guardrails in places (from memory).
Breckenridge
Summit County, Colorado, United States
- Town
- Idea
Stop 14 of the road trip post.
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Cape Cod
Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
- Region
- Idea
- Jun to Aug
Beaches, whale watching, seafood, lighthouses. Book whale watching in advance. 3-4 days.
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White Mountain National Forest
Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
- Park
- Planned
- Sep, Oct
Kancamagus Highway is a must-drive; mountain hikes, fall colours.
Watkins Glen State Park
Finger Lakes, New York, United States
- Park
- Idea
- May to Oct
- Kid friendly
Gorge trail with stone steps, tunnels and many waterfalls (from memory, unverified). Gorge trail is seasonal, roughly mid May to late Oct. Check open trails and parking fee on NY State Parks. Pairs with the Vermont and New Hampshire fall trips.
Finger Lakes
Seneca County, New York, United States
- Region
- Idea
- Jun to Oct
Wineries, gorges, waterfalls, scenic lakes. 3-4 days. Watkins Glen State Park is the must.
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Arches National Park
Grand County, Utah, United States
- Park
- Planned
Stop 8 of the road trip post; already in the Utah parks plan.
Stansbury Island
Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States
- Island
- Idea
Stop 17 of the road trip post. Great Salt Lake; access by causeway (from memory).
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Bentonite Hills
Hanksville, Utah, United States
- Place
- Idea
Stop 5 of the road trip post. Remote, unpaved access; check road conditions.
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Factory Butte
Hanksville, Utah, United States
- Mountain
- Idea
Stop 6 of the road trip post. Remote; check road conditions.
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Long Dong Silver Spire
Hanksville, Utah, United States
- Mountain
- Idea
Stop 7 of the road trip post. Sandstone spire near Hanksville; exact location to confirm.
Kanarra Falls
Kanarraville, Utah, United States
- Waterfall
- Idea
Stop 3 of the road trip post. Permit-limited slot canyon walk (from memory, unverified).
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Kane County, Utah, United States
- Park
- Planned
Stop 4 of the road trip post; already in the Utah parks plan.
Canyonlands National Park
San Juan County, Utah, United States
- Park
- Planned
Stop 9 of the road trip post; already in the Utah parks plan.
Zion National Park
Washington County, Utah, United States
- Park
- Planned
Stop 2 of the road trip post; already in the Utah parks plan.
Stowe
Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
- Town
- Planned
- Sep, Oct
Peak fall foliage, charming villages, covered bridges. Best late Sep to mid Oct; combine with the White Mountains. Planned as vermont-fall-2026 (1-4 Oct 2026).
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Yellowstone National Park
Park County, Wyoming, United States
- Park
- Idea
Stop 16 of the road trip post. Also covered in usa-southwest-rockies research (yellowstone-supplement).
Grand Teton National Park
Teton County, Wyoming, United States
- Park
- Idea
Stop 15 of the road trip post. Also covered in usa-southwest-rockies research (family-teton).
Vietnam3
Hanoi
Thành phố Hà Nội, Hanoi, Vietnam
- City
- Idea
Old Quarter, Train Street (check current access rules), Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, water puppet show. Stays named in the post: Hanoi Diamond King Hotel, Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub. Post costs in INR (Delhi traveller): 1,800-3,000 a night; 5,000-8,000 for 2 days.
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Sapa
Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
- Town
- Idea
- Kid friendly
Four-day post: Day 1 town and Mong Village (Stone Church, Ban Mong alpine coaster, Rainbow Slide, Moana Cafe, night market); Day 2 Fansipan cable car and the mountain train at La Do Cafe; Day 3 Muong Hoa Valley trek, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, homestay; Day 4 O Quy Ho Pass, Silver and Love waterfalls, Rong May glass bridge, paragliding. Also: Red Dao herbal bath, Cat Cat Village. Second post, INR costs: Sapa 11,000-18,000; Hanoi-Lao Cai by Laman Express 3,500-4,000 or regular train 1,200-1,500 (8 h); Muong Hao Eco Villa 3,000-6,000 for 2 nights; Topas Ecolodge 24,000-27,000. Rice terraces change by month; kids' limits for the glass bridge, coaster and paragliding not checked.
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Ha Long Bay
Quảng Ninh, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
- Place
- Idea
Overnight cruise among the limestone islands; kayaking and caves usually included. Post (INR): 10,000-20,000 for 2 days; cruises named Amanda Pearl 14,000-16,000, Uni Charm about 25,000 a night, La Regina Classic about 14,000, Genesis Regal and Venus 20,000-22,000; budget alternative Ha Long Lily homestay about 2,500 a night. Post text cut off after the kayaking line.
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