First-Timer (04/01 - 05/01, GA to CA)

[Mark Sedenquist]

Anyone done both (planned a trip/winged it) and have advice on the pros and cons of both?

My favorite kind of a road trip doesn't even start with a destination or a route for the day -- but those kinds of trips are pretty rare these days. Here is an article I wrote about motel reservations -- the same analysis applies to camping spots....

Mark

[Coast2Coast09]

Thanks a bunch:

LifeMagician - great advice on planning vs. winging. Also, thanks for the assurance that I will be fine without a gun - my decision is now made :)

Mark - You are a terrific admin and poster... I am impressed in your participation across the threads. Great article about getting in the car and enjoying an adventure. It presents hitting the road with no plan optimistically enticing, which I thoroughly enjoy. BTW - tell Megan I purchased her book from Amazon - even got a signed one :). I look forward to reading it.

Countdown - 61 days til the ignition starts....