Long haul cruise idea
 

I'm wondering if anyone would be up for the idea of a multi day cruise, more like a road trip. I've taken lots of road trips around the northeast and some of the places I've been would be great for an extended cruise. One in particular I was thinking about was a trip I took in 2010. I went to Pennsylvania and drove Route 6 across the northern part of the state to the Allegheny National Forest, then up into western New York and the Finger Lakes region. There were lots of cool stops along the way, some of the most memorable were Pine Creek Gorge in PA and Watkins Glen State Park in NY. It would make for a great 4-5 day cruise.

This is more of a long term plan, maybe like a year or two down the road. We already have tentative plans for another cruise this year in NH anyway. Obviously this would take some planning and coordinating for people to get time off work and such. It could probably be done for a reasonable cost, we could see if hotels could give us multi room deals and/or share rooms. I would love to put something like this together, the cruises we do (like Quabbin) are some of the most fun meets we have, so why not go for five days instead of five hours?

Here's an album of pics I took on that trip:

http://s158.photobucket.com/user/atd...?sort=2&page=1

sounds awesome! damn near impossible for me to make it But an awesome idea!!!!

northeast rod run does this every fall?
I think they are doing one now infact.

I like the idea of a multi-day cruise, but between the wife, kid, work, house, etc. etc. etc. I just can't do it.

For the next few years or so....I'm just a single day cruiser.

If we do, we all have to share a bed

Id like to do the notch\kagamangus\conway rip first

this is a fantastic idea Alex!

them and other groups as well. Cant wait to do the kanc with our club :)

You and Klab can share a bed!

klab? tony!!!!!

just fyi i sleep in the nude

We just finished our first spring cruise ever (approx. 15 cars) and now we're gearing up for our 6th annual October run. We usually have car counts from the mid-twenties to the low thirties.

Last year we did a 5 day run through NY and PA. This will be our 7th multiple day trip and I can tell you that if you've never set something like this up, you would be amazed at all the little logistical stuff that needs to be planned out, to make sure your trip goes off well.

Some of the things you need to watch out for, right up until almost your departure day, are..... Pre-planned alternate routes in case of any major road construction (which you have to know about before you leave), make sure lodging will be available for your planned days (checking to make sure there are no major events going on at the same time, that would eat up all the rooms), choosing roads that will be easy to keep your group together on, arrival and departure times can become pretty important and hard to keep on schedule, planned catch-up locations in case the group does get separated, allowable time for possible breakdowns, so you can still make it to your locations before nightfall, local area research because lots of places can look great online, but they don't show or talk about the ghetto behind your hotel. These are just some of the quick points. I know there are tons more that can be important, but they just come as second nature to me know that I've been doing it for so long.

It might be worth your while to check us out (website or Facebook page). We have people join us from all over the eastern U.S and Canada every year. We always take all scenic routes and have interesting stops planned. Because we are guaranteed to have decent numbers, I am also able to set up contracts with our lodging locations and get discounted hotel rooms during peek weekends, without having to adhere to their usual minimum night stays. Our only requirements are that people aren't assholes and you drive American muscle.

You can enjoy the trip without all the work. Also, if you take a trip like ours first, you can get an idea of what it takes to set one of you own up, in the future. there is a huge difference between an afternoon trip and a full multiple day run.

Another thought.

You guys always plan a "rain date" for your cruises and seem to have a lot of people always backing out at last minute. With a multi-day cruise, you can't do that. You need solid commitments from people and have to go off rain or shine. Your lodging is a big part of that, not to mention people taking the time off from work for the trip.

Thanks for the info.

As everyone here knows I have quite a bit of experience traveling and doing road trips. I've also been organizing and leading our Spring cruise for the past four years. So I'm well aware of the issues you brought up. If and when we do this it is going to be an NEFBA event. We have a great group of people here and I'm really proud of all the events we have put together, cruises, track days, car shows, even a few overnight weekend get togethers, as well as all the little meets we have throughout the year. I think we're ready to take another step forward and have some bigger events.

Sounds good. Depending on how far you might want to travel on PA Route 6, the Grand Canyon on PA is an awesome take. NERR has done some nice cruises throughout that part of the state. Pocono and Bushkill are great areas too, although we usually spend most of our time in areas that are off the beaten path.

Route 6 is what I was planning this route around. Pine Creek Gorge is actually the proper name for the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, that would be one of the stops.

why don't we do a notch/kagamakus/conway trip first?

We will! That's what I said! This is an idea for the future.

NEW HAMPSHIRE NOW! I want it now! Wah!

"I'll be up there every month guys!!! I Swear!"

HACK!

So get cracking loserface! That was your and KLabz idea so get to it!
Hahaha he's got you there Pizza!

FUCK KEVIN! HE SUCKS!

HACK!

That's not a nice thing to say about KLAB.

what did kevin ever do to you

spit instead of swallowed!!!!!!

Hahaha I was about to say wouldn't give a reach around!

what did I doooooo

Apparently it's what you didn't do... :p

But what I didn't do is what you did?

He told you about that?

perhaps

Or you can plan the trip around camp grounds so you don't have to get a room. And try to make the trek around our further away members. It wouldn't have to be a cruise for 5 days for everyone, but like a "tag along for a day while we're close" cruise. That way it will be about 5 days but no one will probably be on it for more than like 2. Unless they want to cuddle with tony.

I call big spoon on Pizza.

Either way cool idea.

Those are some good ideas too.

I'm curious how many people could see themselves doing this at some point. If we could get a group of at least five people (including myself) then I think we should go for it. A small group like that might actually be better for a long cruise like this, although of course anyone who wanted to come would be welcome.

Here's a map of the road trip I took in June of 2010. It starts in Scranton, PA. That's about 4 hours from me so about 6 hours for eastern MA people. The spots I have marked on the map are:

A: Scranton
B: Pine Creek Gorge AKA Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
C: Kane, PA (probable first night stop)
D: Nice overlook of a big reservoir (could makes some other stops in the Allegheny National Forest that day too)
E: Bath, NY (that's where I stayed the next night, may or may not use that exact town though)
F: Watkins Glen State Park (awesome place, stream running through a gorge with lots of waterfalls)
G: Taughannock Falls (big waterfall, very cool)
H: Ithica, NY (another layover point before the trip home)

Id be down for sure! Looks awesome