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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1239333" data-attributes="member: 19880">Thanks Bugnatr. I wanted to do both coast and National Parks and came to the conclusion that you stated about time spent switching between the two. Not in the cards for this trip so I will probably do the parks and forests inland and hit the coast at Fortuna for a bit. I might take you up on your offer of an oil change destination near Tahoe; it will be about due by then. Will let you know.If I have decided to forego the southern coastal areas, might you suggest a better (cooler) way of crossing into California? I knew Needles area would be HOT but wasn't sure if there was a better plan. My last scheduled stop in Arizona is in the Flagstaff area, maybe Sedona. I probably don't have the same heat tolerance as the locals, being from somewhat more northern climes. I can do a couple hours at 100+ °F but not much longer. Maybe that calls for a night ride (are critters a problem?).Any comment on the Angeles National Forest or should I just stay away from LA traffic (and other issues) altogether? It looked good on Google Street View. I don't like heavy traffic; especially in areas I don't know well.</blockquote>