Best time of year to see each part of the country

[Teuobk]

Roadtripping is just about perfect anywhere in North America in October -- that would be too late for Alaska though!

Ah, if only October were about six times longer!

I doubt it will really be possible to visit all 49 states and 10 provinces in 6-8 months -- especially if you want to much hiking and exploring. I'm curious what kind of budget have you established for this serious adventure?

Yeah, that time limit affords only a few days in each location. I see this trip as more of a "sampler" -- a preview of future trips.

The budget, assuming a six-month length, is around $30,000. That assumes 25,000 miles driven, about half the nights spent at friends' homes (I'm 28, so couch surfing is still cool), about a month of camping/backpacking, and the remainder at relatively inexpensive (<$100/night) rural motels. Plus food. Plus a big chunk for "???". (The actual budget has more detail, but this gives a general picture.)