I am moving from San Francisco, CA to Providence, RI in April 2005. To save costs, I'm planning on towing an 8-10' trailer with my few belongings behind my '97 Toyota 4Runner. I'm also taking my two cats with me, so they'll be enjoying the ride from a carrier in the backseat.

I've convinced my Dad to be copilot and disk jockey, and am looking forward to sharing the experience with him. I'm a bit limited in the types of stops I can make (no long tours, etc. given the trailer and cats) but don't necessarily mind driving a bit further for a more scenic route.

Does anyone have any experience with a similar trip? I know I-80 is most direct but not exactly very exciting. Any feedback on taking I-70, I-40, or US-50 (or combinations of them) as an alternative? I'm hoping to take no more than 7-days to drive, but have a lot of flexibility. I'd appreciate your suggestions for routes and stops along the way.

Thanks in advance!
Sarah