Beat The Heat

[PJOHNS2654]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

[Michael 61]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise?

Cool places to vacation in summer:

1) California Redwoods (Humboldt and Del Norte counties)
2) Lake Tahoe Ca/NV
3) Colorado Rocky Mt resorts (Aspen, Vail, Breckinridge)
4) San Diego - temperate weather
5) Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur
6) Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

[Keefelane66]

Southern New England might finally hit 80 next Thursday on shoreline in RI

[Battlebasset]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise?

Turn up your AC and stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. Don't have to pack. Don't have to drive/fly. No new bed to get used to. Go out early morning/after 7 PM. Use the AC at rec centers. Buy a $100 three month gym membership if you want to work out.

Far cheaper than traveling. And Easier

[shut the front door]

I'm headed up to NC in a couple weeks to go whitewater rafting with my son at Nantahala. I did this a year ago and just about froze my tush off! Up in the mountains, it was 54 degrees one morning! This year, so far the weather looks 70's daytime, lower 60's overnight. It makes me appreciate this heat, but I'm a wuss when it comes to cold.

[Caymus]

Head to Idaho

Idaho Ski Resort Closed Due To Heavy Summer Snowfall (https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/idaho-ski-resort-closed-due-to-heavy-summer-snowfall/ar-AA1cNMTN?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d922df7b69c04f56bfae9353d030436d&ei=11)

[manaboutown]

Head to Idaho

Idaho Ski Resort Closed Due To Heavy Summer Snowfall (https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/idaho-ski-resort-closed-due-to-heavy-summer-snowfall/ar-AA1cNMTN?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d922df7b69c04f56bfae9353d030436d&ei=11)

Today it is 43-58 in Sandpoint, ID where my son and grandchildren are; 60-69 in Newport Beach, CA where I am visiting old friends.

[Smalley]

Today it is 43-58 in Sandpoint, ID where my son and grandchildren are; 60-69 in Newport Beach, CA where I am visiting old friends.

I have heard that many Floridians spend the summer in North Carolina. There are many towns in higher elevations with lovely scenery. It's certainly a bunch of hours by car but if you are staying several weeks it might be worth it. The Highlands-Cashiers area is one such place.

[kkingston57]

Cool places to vacation in summer:

1) California Redwoods (Humboldt and Del Norte counties)
2) Lake Tahoe Ca/NV
3) Colorado Rocky Mt resorts (Aspen, Vail, Breckinridge)
4) San Diego - temperate weather
5) Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur
6) Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

OP wanted to know of places within a days drive. Agree on all of the above but one day will include air travel. One days drive would be the mountains of NC, Georgia Tennessee etc. They can be warm also

[mtdjed]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Since you set the criteria, "within a days drive", I would suggest mountains or beach. You could get to Helen, Ga, Waynesville, NC on a long day's drive. Asheville, NC , Smokey Mountains are also in that region. Beaches, choose your pleasure.

[manaboutown]

Back in the 1970s after an aunt and uncle moved to Winterhaven, FL I started spending time in Central Florida. During that time I got to know two long time Florida residents, a real estate broker and an orange grove owner. They both went north during the summer. One had a motor home, the other a second home in the mountains of North Carolina.

[coralway]

I dunno, perhaps this is a stupid question. But, if you’re looking to beat the heat, why live in Florida or anywhere in the South?

[banjobob]

This is a joke , Right!

[Michael 61]

OP wanted to know of places within a days drive. Agree on all of the above but one day will include air travel. One days drive would be the mountains of NC, Georgia Tennessee etc. They can be warm also

Sorry - over-looked the day’s drive part - I’ll try to do better 😀

[Worldseries27]

op wanted to know of places within a days drive. Agree on all of the above but one day will include air travel. One days drive would be the mountains of nc, georgia tennessee etc. They can be warm also
blue ridge parkway has many scenic attractions and events along the trip. Nice towns to stay a night or two. Cherokee nc starts the trip, great town and grandfather mt , forrest gump ran the curve, is not to be missed with it's mile high swinging bridge

[Mayesville]

I was in the north Georgia mountains near Cherry Log and Blue Ridge last week. Mid 50s to mid 70s. Perfect weather and beautiful view.

[Kelevision]

Cool places to vacation in summer:

1) California Redwoods (Humboldt and Del Norte counties)
2) Lake Tahoe Ca/NV
3) Colorado Rocky Mt resorts (Aspen, Vail, Breckinridge)
4) San Diego - temperate weather
5) Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur
6) Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

Within a days drive? Hmm how about the Smokey mountains. Lots of Floridians have summer cabins up there. There are also North Georgia mountains which would be slightly closer.

[HoosierPa]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Summer heat is why I put a pool in my backyard. Cheaper than a second house. Summer is now our favorite season in The Villages

[MidWestIA]

Gatlinburg, TN
Asheville, NC

[neilbcox]

Best is Gatlinburg but the Georgia mountains are good!

[Rwirish]

You live in Florida, enjoy the heat and stay busy.

[Marmaduke]

The Foothills of the Smoky Mountains, especially on the Tennessee Side, are awesome in the summer months! Perfect temps, Blue Skies. Easy to Rent a cabin. Use **** or similar site. The weather's GREAT up there in Spring, Summer and Fall.

You can easily drive right to the Smoky's and stop at a few great pit stops at the base of the Mtn. to talk to a Park Ranger or book a few excursions. We always spoke to the ranger, but did our own exploring, hiking, fly fishing, etc

A great place to Pick up a map before you begin the memorable drive/ exploration.

There are wonderful towns with good restaurants and shops nearby, so you're not in the boondocks while vacationing.

On Top of Ole' Smoky, There was an old town from the 1800's. Church and Cemetary and several cabins are left to go into. The Smokys are very, very serene, interesting and beautiful. Easy to pull over anywhere along the way and fish, etc.

Most pioneers wouldn't have survived their first brutal winter without the aid of the Indian tribes nearby. That's what we learned from the Park Rangers during many excursions to to the top.

(The Rangers probably say Native Americans nowadays, but they didn't a few summer's ago). Let me know if they woke. I hope not, actually.

[rsmurano]

Today it is 43-58 in Sandpoint, ID where my son and grandchildren are; 60-69 in Newport Beach, CA where I am visiting old friends.

Sandpoint? Sure but what are you going to do there? I used to live near there and it would be quite boring if you stay more than a day or 2. In the winter, snow skiing is great in Sandpoint and the surrounding area.

If you want a great place to stay for weeks/many weeks and it’s cool, head further north of Sandpoint to Lake Louise/Banff in Canada. Great golf, white water rafting, glaciers in Casper. We stayed for a few weeks on the golf course in Fairmont Springs, played golf every day and went sightseeing to the surrounding areas

[Darield]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.
The Blue Ridge Mountains. We started our drive in Asheville N. Carolina.

[TeresaE]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Take a drive up to the North Georgia Mountains. Brasstown Bald. There’s a resort up there that’s lovely and it is so beautiful. Relaxing.

[pauld315]

OP wanted to know of places within a days drive. Agree on all of the above but one day will include air travel. One days drive would be the mountains of NC, Georgia Tennessee etc. They can be warm also

These areas all still have pretty high humidity and higher temperatures in the summer.

[bark4me]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.
Yes. Your closest Publix

[OhioBuckeye]

You could drive to one of the northern states in a day & right now it’s only in the mid 70’s to low 80’s.

[MrFlorida]

Your in the south, no place within a days drive will be any cooler....go to the pool and enjoy .......

[Rodneysblue]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

I have friends that say the North Georgia Mountains are nice this time of year.

[Worldseries27]

I've attached a few movies that were filmed in the smokey mts.
If you go to youtube videos you can see the tours and trips people have undertaken to the smokies. Don't try to do it all in one trip. One tip, many tunnels go straight thru the mountains so keep your headlights always ² on.

[Nana2Teddy]

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.
Wowsa! You think it’s hot already??? Maybe you should wait until August to get away, lol. That’s when I’ve been told it’s really hot! New here from Calif, so my first summer experiencing FL heat. Not too bad so far… the rain storms sure help. 😅

[aldo28701]

Within an 8 hour drive (includes short breaks) we head to Blue Ridge and Blairsvile, Ga. Humidity is low and of course the scenery can't be beat.

[Calisport]

Take a balloon ride or a harbor boat ride - otherwise no where within a day from here.

[Two Bills]

Same problem here in UK with massive heatwave.
Temps hit 69f yesterday.
Cheers. :beer3:

[Tennisbum]

Blue Ridge Mountains

[Blueblaze]

I'm headed up to NC in a couple weeks to go whitewater rafting with my son at Nantahala. I did this a year ago and just about froze my tush off! Up in the mountains, it was 54 degrees one morning! This year, so far the weather looks 70's daytime, lower 60's overnight. It makes me appreciate this heat, but I'm a wuss when it comes to cold.

I did that rafting trip at the end of May 2010, with a bunch of trail buddies during my hike on the Appalachian Trail. It was a fun break from climbing three mountains a day, but not what I'd call "white water". More like a float trip. Our "guide" warned us to not bring anything we couldn't stand to lose on this wild and dangerous jouney, so we were careful to leave our wallets with our gear at the hostel. Then he spent the whole float telling us how poor he was, except for every little rapid, when he'd tell us "spin for safety" to make it seem more exciting. When we got to the end of the float, there was a big sign on the bank telling us to be sure to tip our guide if we enjoyed the trip. It was then, we realized why he was so poor -- he had neglected to mention that his tip was not among the things we could not afford to lose! By the time we got back from the hostel with his tip, he was gone.

Anyway -- thanks for reminding me! The wife and I were just talking about doing another road trip, after our recent trip down to Key West. Although I don't look forward to another slog through Atlanta, Nantahala is amazingly, about the same distance as Key West -- 8 hrs. It might be fun to retrace my hike (by car this time!) so my wife can see some of the sights I saw. You can even drive most of the way to the top of Clingman's Dome, near Gatlingburg. But I'm not sure we won't find a 90 degree day there in June.