Quote Originally Posted by john.waters View Post

Are we planning too much.
Do we have enough time.
Places like the Blue ridge mountains etc, I didnt know how much time to allow.
I think the answer to the first question is "Possibly."
To the second, "Yes, but..."
And the third, "It depends."

Let me elaborate. Using the Blue Ridge mountains as an example - you could spend weeks there exploring the different towns and historical sites, etc. I've been to the areas near Skyline Drive in Virginia multiple times over the years and I certainly haven't experienced all there is to offer. As you move into or out of an area, there will probably be times that you see something that piques your interest and alters your plans. So for that you're going to want some slack in your planning.

One of the best trips I ever had was where I planned only the first couple of days and the last couple of days. It was a much shorter trip than yours, but I think extending that philosophy of leaving some of the days on a longer trip unplanned would be rewarding. Had I not done that, I wouldn't have found a neat road house in Pennsylvania or an old arched covered bridge in Virginia.