Roundtrip PA to CA in the fall??

janene wrote:
We're visiting family on the Central Coast of CA, starting in Harrisburg area of PA. Have 5 weeks to make the round trip. Figure 2 weeks to get there, 1 week stay, 2 weeks to return. Traveling in a Class C (brand new, we're beginners) with 4 dogs and 2 birds. Start mid October and return just before Thanksgiving. Weather is a concern (for the birds), and pet friendly locations. Very open to a route but figure it would have to be southern for the weather. Would be great if we could mix it up and not just retrace our route coming back. Just want an interesting trip to get to know our RV. It will be our 4th outing in the new RV. Any suggested routes and stops? Maybe also, things to absolutely avoid?

Janene in PA

Sounds like a great trip! any reason you need to be back in 5 weeks?

Find a good leaf map for the colors and follow it out till you get to Colorado, that might be fun. We have used http://www.passportamerica.com/ , it's good for off season and mid week travel. That along with State and local Reservoirs, are great.

The southern route is usually not needed till after thanks giving, at least if you watch the weather. It might be cool enough that you could look into it on the return trip.

Give us a little more info and we all will be able to give you better info on your choices.

I-70 (rt 36) out and then possibly I-40 back? That along with a lot of back roads would work for me.

BOL,