Looking for suggestions/comments on planning a 3 month tent camping trip next spring across the United States—specifically from central Florida over to Los Angeles, up to Seattle, and semi-diagonally back to Florida. Google Map is showing about 8,800 miles, but I am sure that there will be more with many side trips. Altogether, it will probably be closer to 10,000 miles.
We plan to leave central Florida around May 15th and arrive back around Aug 15th (retired, so dates are flexible). We will be crossing the southern part of the states first and hopefully not too hot then. Probably reach Seattle somewhere around the middle/end of June when it might be warmer. Tried to plan it when it wouldn't be real hot or cold.
A little about myself, many years ago I did some travelling/camping in a mini-motorhome, but this will be the FIRST time tent camping, and this will definitely be the longest and farthest that I have ever done. Of course, before the trip I will buy a tent/gear and check them out on several short trips here in Florida.
Besides my wife and myself, we will be taking our toy poodle (yes, I know that some parks don’t allow dogs, and the ones that do, probably have restrictions). For the dog, we will have a carrier that he likes and is used to, to keep him in the tent while we are out on the trails when dogs aren’t allowed. BTW, the dog doesn’t bark or cause problems when he is alone.
Regarding Wi-Fi security while travelling, I am thinking about paying my bills 3 months in advance so that I won’t have any due while travelling. Since I won’t know how much for the credit card bill, I will just pay a large amount before so that I will have a credit for those months.
We plan to see the major tourist sites/attractions on the way, as well as do some road biking and hiking. We are in fairly good shape/condition, but we plan to start really working out about 3 months before we leave to get in better shape to do some long hikes and bike rides.
I would appreciate any comments/suggestions regarding this trip such as:
Thanks,
Dan
We plan to leave central Florida around May 15th and arrive back around Aug 15th (retired, so dates are flexible). We will be crossing the southern part of the states first and hopefully not too hot then. Probably reach Seattle somewhere around the middle/end of June when it might be warmer. Tried to plan it when it wouldn't be real hot or cold.
A little about myself, many years ago I did some travelling/camping in a mini-motorhome, but this will be the FIRST time tent camping, and this will definitely be the longest and farthest that I have ever done. Of course, before the trip I will buy a tent/gear and check them out on several short trips here in Florida.
Besides my wife and myself, we will be taking our toy poodle (yes, I know that some parks don’t allow dogs, and the ones that do, probably have restrictions). For the dog, we will have a carrier that he likes and is used to, to keep him in the tent while we are out on the trails when dogs aren’t allowed. BTW, the dog doesn’t bark or cause problems when he is alone.
Regarding Wi-Fi security while travelling, I am thinking about paying my bills 3 months in advance so that I won’t have any due while travelling. Since I won’t know how much for the credit card bill, I will just pay a large amount before so that I will have a credit for those months.
We plan to see the major tourist sites/attractions on the way, as well as do some road biking and hiking. We are in fairly good shape/condition, but we plan to start really working out about 3 months before we leave to get in better shape to do some long hikes and bike rides.
I would appreciate any comments/suggestions regarding this trip such as:
- What to see?
- Where to go?
- What gear to take?
- Reservations? Reservations are needed at National Parks, but how to do that on a 3 month trip when you are not sure where/when you will be somewhere?
- Any other tips/hints?
Thanks,
Dan
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