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Includes the states – Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island (all of these states are called New England), as well as the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey
When?
May-October
– In May and from the middle of September many outdoor attractions/activities (rafting, whale watching, zip lines, bike rentals, gondolas etc.) are closed for the season
– In the beginning of October this region enjoys a marvelous fall foliage
How long?
1-2 weeks for a trip in nature (combined with wonderful towns and villages) plus a few days in NYC
Recommended starting points:
NYC or Boston
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively average
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively high (many natural areas are private and quite costly)
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Low-medium depending on the route
The View from Mount Cadillac, Acadia National Park, Maine
Includes the states – North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida
When?
Year Round
– Summer (June-September) is hot and humid
– In the summer (especially in September) Hurricanes frequent the coastal areas of this region
– During winter months some roads in the region (along the Appalachian Mountains) may be closed due to of snow
– The best time to travel to this region is April-May and October-the beginning of November. Traveling to Florida is recommended year round.
How long?
2 weeks (or more) for a trip in nature (combined with wonderful towns and villages) plus a few days in Orlando, Florida
Recommended starting points:
Atlanta or Washington DC
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively low
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is medium, unless the trip includes a visit to theme parks which are costly
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Medium-high depending on the route
Jumping to the waters of Wakulla Springs, Florida
Includes the states – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
When?
May-end of September
– In May and from the middle of September many outdoor attractions/activities (rafting, whale watching, zip lines, bike rentals, gondolas etc. are closed for the season)
– In May and June some of the high altitude roads in this region may be closed due to snow accumulation
– There are areas in this region in which the first snow storms may occur as early as September
How long?
3-4 weeks for a comprehensive trip (or less for a more focused trip in specific areas of this region)
Recommended starting points:
Seattle or Salt Lake City
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively average
The cost of outdoor attractions is relatively low
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Medium-high depending on the route
The geyser Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Includes the states – California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado
When?
April-end of October
– In coastal California it is possible to travel year round
– In Colorado it is recommended to travel in June-the middle of September
– In the high areas of this region it can be very cold (plus lots of snow) from November to March and sometimes also in April and October
– When Planning a trip to this region please note the some roads in the Sierra Nevada Mountains may be closed due to snow until June
– Some of the areas in this region may be very hot in summer months, but with low humidity and therefore usually bearable (unless there is an extreme heat wave)
How long?
This area is uniquely varied and with relatively short driving distances (in American standards). If the trip focuses in California it can be relatively short – 1-2 weeks. If it will also include Western Utah it is advised to allow 3 weeks, and if it will also include Eastern Utah or Colorado it is advised to add more time to this trip
Recommended starting points:
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Denver
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively average-high
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively low, unless the trip includes many days in the city or a visit to theme parks which are costly
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
High-very high depending on the route
The iconic Grand Canyon, Arizona
Includes the states – Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
When?
May-end of September
– In the southern areas of this region it is possible to travel year also in April and October and is some areas even year round
– In the northern areas of this region it is recommended to travel until the middle of September (afterwards snowstorms may ocuur
How long?
The riving distances in this regions are very long. Therefore visiting this region is recommended only if you can spare at least 3-4 weeks. Many people combine visiting this region with a cross country trip
Recommended starting points:
Chicago, Saint Louis, Dallas and more
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively low
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively low
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Medium-high depending on the route
Hiking in Badlands National Park, South Dakota
When?
June-August
How long?
2 weeks for a road trip in Central Alaska or 3-4 weeks (or more) for a more comprehensive trip that may also include the Canadian territory of Yukon and the northern area of the Northern Passage
Recommended starting points:
Anchorage
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is medium-high
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively high
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Very high for an RV trip. Medium-low for a trip that includes sleeping in a tent (due to danger from bears in some areas)
A mama bear and her cubs in Katmai National Park, Alaska
Includes the provinces – British Columbia, Alberta, as well as on rare trips – parts of the Yukon and the Northwest Territories (although these two regions are more suitable for integration in a trip to Alaska)
When?
June-middle of September
– From the middle of September snow storms may frequent the Canadian Rockies
– if visiting only in the coastal areas of this region it is also possible travel through all September and October
– Hiking trails that lead to high altitudes in the Canadian Rockies may be covered with snow and inaccessible until the middle of June
How long?
1-2 weeks for a trip to the Canadian Rockies, 2-3 weeks for a trip in the Canadian Rockies plus the coastal areas of British Columbia
Recommended starting points:
Calgary or Vancouver
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively high (and even very high for summer months in the Canadian Rockies)
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is medium
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
High
Hiking in beautiful Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Includes the provinces – Quebec (mainly southern Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as well as the eastern part of Ontario, and the island of Prince Edward. Few travelers combine a trip to Eastern Canada with a visit to Newfoundland and Labrador.
When?
May-middle of October
– In May and from the middle of September many outdoor attractions/activities (rafting, whale watching, zip lines, bike rentals, gondolas etc.) are closed for the season
– In the end of September/beginning of October this region enjoys a marvelous fall foliage
How long?
3 weeks (the driving distances in this region are relatively long and the attractions are very dispersed)
Recommended starting points:
Toronto or Montreal
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively low (except for large cities)
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively low
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Medium-high depending on the route
Humpback Whales in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
Including the provinces and territories – Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut
When?
June-middle of September
How long?
Hard to answer… This area is huge but most of it is inhabited. a trip to this region is usually combined with a cross country trip.
Recommended starting points:
Winnipeg or Saskatoon
Cost:
The cost of accommodation is relatively low
The cost of outdoor attractions/activities is relatively low (unless you visit Churchill, Manitoba – where activities are very costly)
Suitability for an RV/camping trip:
Hard to answer… Depending on the route
The endless roads of Manitoba
Please note:
The most recommended trip includes a combination of few regions. For Example – one of the most recommended trips to the Canadian Rockies starts in Seattle and ends in Salt Lake City (both in the USA).
Likewise some of the most recommended trips that include Yellowstone National Park combine a visit to Southwest USA.
And some of the best trips to Eastern Canada include also a visit in Northeast USA.
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