57-Day Coast-to-Coast Adventure

Complete digital companion • 1 September – 27 October 2026 • iPhone / iPad

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WEEK 1 • 01–05 SEP 2026

NEW YORK CITY → WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tuesday • Tue 1 Sep
NEW YORK CITY
🌡️ Weather / Distance
20–26°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
The Gallivant Times Square • Arrive / settle in • Battery Park ferry / Statue of Liberty
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Financial District / Wall Street if time • Allow ~3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Gallivant Times Square<br/>234 W 48th St<br/>+1 212-246-8800
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Wednesday • Wed 2 Sep
NEW YORK CITY
🌡️ Weather / Distance
20–26°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
High Line • Grand Central Terminal • Empire State Building night view
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Chelsea Market / Hudson Yards • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Gallivant Times Square<br/>234 W 48th St<br/>+1 212-246-8800
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Thursday • Thu 3 Sep
NEW YORK CITY
🌡️ Weather / Distance
20–26°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final NYC day • Prepare for RV pickup
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Central Park / Fifth Avenue • ~3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Gallivant Times Square<br/>234 W 48th St<br/>+1 212-246-8800
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Friday • Fri 4 Sep
NYC → WASHINGTON, D.C.
🌡️ Weather / Distance
19–25°C • 420 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
RV pickup Bay Shore 13:00–17:00 • Avoid NY Parkways • ShopRite • Cherry Hill Park
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Philadelphia historic core • +~1–2 hrs driving; RV parking required
📞 Contact / Address
Cruise America Bay Shore<br/>1490 Sunrise Hwy<br/>+1 631-667-2342
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Saturday • Sat 5 Sep
WASHINGTON, D.C.
🌡️ Weather / Distance
19–25°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Leave RV at Cherry Hill • Express bus/Metro • National Mall • Lincoln Memorial • Smithsonian
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: National Harbor • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Cherry Hill Park<br/>9800 Cherry Hill Rd<br/>+1 301-937-7116
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WEEK 2 • 06–12 SEP 2026

WASHINGTON → NIAGARA → ORTONVILLE → DETROIT → MILWAUKEE

Sunday • Sun 6 Sep
WASHINGTON → NIAGARA FALLS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • 650 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Heavy-vehicle Interstate routing • Niagara area overnight
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Gettysburg • ~1–2 hrs off-route; allow 2–3 hrs visit
📞 Contact / Address
Cherry Hill Park<br/>+1 301-937-7116
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Monday • Mon 7 Sep
NIAGARA FALLS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Maid of the Mist • Four Mile Creek State Park / planned overnight
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Niagara-on-the-Lake • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Niagara Falls N.P.<br/>General info +1 716-278-1770
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Tuesday • Tue 8 Sep
NIAGARA → ORTONVILLE, MI
🌡️ Weather / Distance
15–22°C • 430 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Rainbow Bridge → Hwy 402 → Blue Water Bridge • Canada crossing • Visit Lauren & Brett
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Niagara-on-the-Lake if not done • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Rainbow Bridge / border<br/>Check current entry rules
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Wednesday • Wed 9 Sep
ORTONVILLE → DETROIT
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • 75 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Camp Dearborn • Uber to Comerica Park • Tigers vs Twins target • Henry Ford option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: The Henry Ford / Greenfield Village • ~3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Camp Dearborn<br/>1700 General Motors Rd<br/>+1 248-684-6000
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Thursday • Thu 10 Sep
DETROIT → MILWAUKEE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
15–22°C • 610 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
I-94 west • Bypass Chicago
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Indiana Dunes • ~1–2 hrs; check RV access
📞 Contact / Address
Harley-Davidson Museum<br/>400 W Canal St<br/>+1 877-436-8738
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Friday • Fri 11 Sep
MILWAUKEE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Family / local time • RV parked
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Milwaukee Public Market / Third Ward • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Harley-Davidson Museum<br/>+1 877-436-8738
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Saturday • Sat 12 Sep
MILWAUKEE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Anne & Tim • Lakefront • Harley-Davidson Museum • Frozen custard
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Milwaukee lakefront / Art Museum • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Harley-Davidson Museum<br/>+1 877-436-8738
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WEEK 3 • 13–19 SEP 2026

MILWAUKEE → BLOOMINGTON → NASHVILLE → MEMPHIS / BRISTOL

Sunday • Sun 13 Sep
MILWAUKEE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Weekend / local exploration
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Lakefront / Historic Third Ward • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Milwaukee local<br/>Anne & Tim
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Monday • Mon 14 Sep
MILWAUKEE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–21°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final local day with Anne & Tim
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Harley-Davidson Museum if not completed • ~2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Milwaukee local<br/>Anne & Tim
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Tuesday • Tue 15 Sep
MILWAUKEE → BLOOMINGTON, IL
🌡️ Weather / Distance
16–24°C • 435 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Great River Road • Galena • Overnight dry-camping option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Galena historic district • ~2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Great River Road / Galena<br/>Local visitor info
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Wednesday • Wed 16 Sep
BLOOMINGTON → NASHVILLE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
18–26°C • 485 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Metropolis, IL Superman Statue • Nashville base
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Metropolis Superman stop • ~45–60 min
📞 Contact / Address
Nashville Visitor Center<br/>150 4th Ave N<br/>+1 615-259-4747
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Thursday • Thu 17 Sep
NASHVILLE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
18–26°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
The Gulch / East Nashville • Lower Broadway via rideshare • Live country music
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Country Music Hall of Fame • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Memphis Visitor Center<br/>119 N Riverside Dr<br/>+1 901-543-5300
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Friday • Fri 18 Sep
NASHVILLE → MEMPHIS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
18–27°C • 340 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Casey Jones Rail Road Museum • Memphis base
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Casey Jones • ~1 hr
📞 Contact / Address
Memphis Visitor Center<br/>+1 901-543-5300
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Saturday • Sat 19 Sep
MEMPHIS / BRISTOL RACE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
18–27°C • LOCAL / EVENT
📋 Plan / Logistics
Bass Pro Shops Night Race target • Trackside camping option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Memphis blues / Beale Street if schedule allows • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Bristol Motor Speedway<br/>151 Speedway Blvd<br/>+1 423-989-6900
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WEEK 4 • 20–26 SEP 2026

MEMPHIS → NEW ORLEANS → HOUSTON → TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

Sunday • Sun 20 Sep
MEMPHIS → NEW ORLEANS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
21–29°C • 635 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Clarksdale / Crossroads of the Blues • French Quarter RV Resort
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Clarksdale blues sites • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
French Quarter RV Resort<br/>500 N Claiborne Ave<br/>+1 504-586-3000
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Monday • Mon 21 Sep
NEW ORLEANS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
21–29°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
French Quarter / local exploration • RV secured
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Garden District / Magazine Street • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
French Quarter RV Resort<br/>+1 504-586-3000
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Tuesday • Tue 22 Sep
NEW ORLEANS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
21–29°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
French Quarter RV Resort • FHU back-in • Paid $266.50 • Rideshare into Quarter
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: National WWII Museum • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
French Quarter RV Resort<br/>500 N Claiborne Ave<br/>+1 504-586-3000
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Wednesday • Wed 23 Sep
NEW ORLEANS → HOUSTON
🌡️ Weather / Distance
22–30°C • 560 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Henderson, LA swamp airboat option • Houston base
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Atchafalaya Basin / Henderson • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Space Center Houston<br/>1601 E NASA Pkwy
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Thursday • Thu 24 Sep
HOUSTON
🌡️ Weather / Distance
22–30°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Space Center Houston • The Heights / Montrose
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Galveston • ~1 hr each way; allow 3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Space Center Houston<br/>1601 E NASA Pkwy
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Friday • Fri 25 Sep
HOUSTON
🌡️ Weather / Distance
22–30°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Local exploration / recovery day
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Houston Museum District • ~2–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Houston local / recovery
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Saturday • Sat 26 Sep
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
🌡️ Weather / Distance
17–28°C • ~570 km from Houston
📋 Plan / Logistics
Lockhart BBQ • Tejas Rodeo Company target
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: San Antonio River Walk • ~1–2 hrs extra depending on base
📞 Contact / Address
Tejas Rodeo Company<br/>Austin Hwy, Bulverde<br/>Check event contact
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WEEK 5 • 27 SEP–03 OCT 2026

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY → AMARILLO → GALLUP → GRAND CANYON → LAS VEGAS

Sunday • Sun 27 Sep
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
🌡️ Weather / Distance
17–28°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Continue BBQ / rodeo route
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Fredericksburg / Texas wine-country towns • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Texas Hill Country<br/>Local visitor info
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Monday • Mon 28 Sep
TEXAS → AMARILLO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
17–28°C • ~530 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Historic Route 66 • Cadillac Ranch • Big Texan RV Ranch
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Route 66 roadside towns • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Big Texan RV Ranch<br/>1411 E Interstate 40<br/>+1 806-373-4962
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Tuesday • Tue 29 Sep
AMARILLO / PALO DURO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
17–28°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Palo Duro Canyon • Prepare for Grand Canyon leg
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Palo Duro scenic overlooks • ~2–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Palo Duro Canyon State Park<br/>+1 806-488-2227
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Wednesday • Wed 30 Sep
AMARILLO → GALLUP, NM
🌡️ Weather / Distance
6–20°C • 540 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Route 66 / Tucumcari neon • El Morro overnight option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Tucumcari Route 66 • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
El Morro N.M.<br/>Visitor info +1 505-783-4226
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Thursday • Thu 1 Oct
GALLUP → GRAND CANYON
🌡️ Weather / Distance
6–20°C • 380 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
South Rim • Mather Campground • 30-ft site considerations
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Petrified Forest / Painted Desert • +~1.5–2.5 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Grand Canyon N.P.<br/>+1 928-638-7888
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Friday • Fri 2 Oct
GRAND CANYON
🌡️ Weather / Distance
6–20°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
South Rim day • Deep/appropriate site; check branch clearance
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Desert View Drive • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Grand Canyon N.P.<br/>+1 928-638-7888
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Saturday • Sat 3 Oct
GRAND CANYON → LAS VEGAS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
16–29°C • 440 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Hoover Dam • Oversized vehicle lot • Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Hoover Dam already planned • allow ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort<br/>2711 W Windmill Ln<br/>+1 800-566-4707
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WEEK 6 • 04–10 OCT 2026

LAS VEGAS → YOSEMITE → ELKO

Sunday • Sun 4 Oct
LAS VEGAS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
16–29°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
RV secured • Strip / Fremont via Uber • Seven Magic Mountains option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Seven Magic Mountains • ~1 hr visit plus travel
📞 Contact / Address
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort<br/>2711 W Windmill Ln<br/>+1 800-566-4707
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Monday • Mon 5 Oct
LAS VEGAS
🌡️ Weather / Distance
16–29°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final Vegas day • Checkout preparation
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Red Rock Canyon • ~2–3 hrs; check RV suitability
📞 Contact / Address
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort<br/>+1 800-566-4707
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Tuesday • Tue 6 Oct
LAS VEGAS → YOSEMITE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
4–18°C • 650 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Mountain routing, weather permitting • Fill water before valley
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Death Valley only if conditions/vehicle restrictions permit • major detour
📞 Contact / Address
Yosemite N.P.<br/>+1 209-372-0200
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Wednesday • Wed 7 Oct
YOSEMITE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
4–18°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
El Capitan • Half Dome • Sequoias • Upper Pines dry camping
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Yosemite Valley viewpoints • ~3–5 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Yosemite N.P.<br/>+1 209-372-0200
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Thursday • Thu 8 Oct
YOSEMITE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
4–18°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final Yosemite day • Prepare for Elko
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Glacier Point if open • ~2–3 hrs; check seasonal access
📞 Contact / Address
Yosemite N.P.<br/>+1 209-372-0200
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Friday • Fri 9 Oct
YOSEMITE → ELKO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
3–18°C • 530 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
BLM / South Fork overnight option
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Mono Lake / Lee Vining • ~1–2 hrs if route/weather allows
📞 Contact / Address
Elko visitor info / BLM<br/>Check local office
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Saturday • Sat 10 Oct
ELKO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
3–18°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
REST DAY • Ruby Mountains • Lamoille Canyon
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Lamoille Canyon scenic drive • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Elko visitor info / BLM<br/>Check local office
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WEEK 7 • 11–17 OCT 2026

ELKO → YELLOWSTONE → MISSOULA → SEATTLE / EVERETT

Sunday • Sun 11 Oct
ELKO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
3–18°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
REST / local • Western Folklife Center
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Western Folklife Center • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Western Folklife Center<br/>501 Railroad St, Elko
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Monday • Mon 12 Oct
ELKO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
3–18°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final rest day • Prepare for Yellowstone
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Local Elko / Ruby Mountains • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Elko visitor info / BLM
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Tuesday • Tue 13 Oct
ELKO → YELLOWSTONE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
-3–9°C • 480 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Craters of the Moon • Free camping option outside West Yellowstone
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Craters of the Moon • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Yellowstone N.P.<br/>+1 307-344-7381
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Wednesday • Wed 14 Oct
YELLOWSTONE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
-3–9°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Old Faithful • Wildlife • Freezing nights / possible early snow
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Old Faithful area • ~2–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Yellowstone N.P.<br/>Roads +1 307-344-2117
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Thursday • Thu 15 Oct
YELLOWSTONE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
-3–9°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Lamar Valley • Bison • Check weather and road conditions
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Lamar Valley wildlife drive • ~3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Yellowstone N.P.<br/>Roads +1 307-344-2117
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Friday • Fri 16 Oct
YELLOWSTONE → MISSOULA
🌡️ Weather / Distance
2–12°C • 520 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Lolo National Forest / Missoula overnight
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Lolo Pass • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Missoula visitor info<br/>+1 406-543-6623
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Saturday • Sat 17 Oct
MISSOULA → SEATTLE / EVERETT
🌡️ Weather / Distance
7–14°C • 760 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Snoqualmie Falls option • Everett RV base
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Snoqualmie Falls • ~1–1.5 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Cruise America Everett<br/>12201 WA-99<br/>+1 425-355-8935
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WEEK 8 • 18–24 OCT 2026

SEATTLE / EVERETT → RV RETURN → SAN FRANCISCO → CENTRAL COAST → SAN DIEGO → TIJUANA

Sunday • Sun 18 Oct
SEATTLE / EVERETT
🌡️ Weather / Distance
7–14°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
RV parked • Local transit • Seattle / Kraken target
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Pike Place Market / waterfront • ~3–4 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Seattle visitor info<br/>+1 206-461-5840
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Monday • Mon 19 Oct
SEATTLE / EVERETT
🌡️ Weather / Distance
7–14°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Final RV day • Prepare return documents / belongings
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Seattle waterfront / Space Needle • ~3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Seattle visitor info<br/>+1 206-461-5840
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Tuesday • Tue 20 Oct
RV RETURN → SAN FRANCISCO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
12–22°C • FLIGHT
📋 Plan / Logistics
Everett return 09:00–11:00 • AS688 SEA 13:55 → SFO 16:08 • RAM 2500 ~17:00 • Greenwich Inn
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Fisherman's Wharf only if pickup/check-in timing permits • ~2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Cruise America Everett<br/>12201 WA-99<br/>+1 425-355-8935
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Wednesday • Wed 21 Oct
SAN FRANCISCO → CENTRAL COAST
🌡️ Weather / Distance
11–21°C • 375 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Monterey • Carmel • Elephant Seal Rookery • Pismo Beach
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Big Sur • allow ~2–4 hrs extra; check road conditions
📞 Contact / Address
Greenwich Inn<br/>3201 Steiner St<br/>+1 415-921-5162
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Thursday • Thu 22 Oct
CENTRAL COAST → SAN DIEGO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–23°C • 490 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
US-101 / I-5 • Little Italy base
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Solvang • ~1–2 hrs; timing dependent
📞 Contact / Address
San Diego visitor info<br/>+1 619-557-2990
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Friday • Fri 23 Oct
SAN DIEGO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–23°C • LOCAL
📋 Plan / Logistics
Balboa Park • Gaslamp • Coronado Beach
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: USS Midway / waterfront • ~2–3 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
San Diego visitor info<br/>+1 619-557-2990
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Saturday • Sat 24 Oct
TIJUANA, MEXICO
🌡️ Weather / Distance
14–23°C • 30 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Secure US-side border parking • Walk across • Avenida Revolución • Passport
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: San Diego Old Town before/after crossing • ~2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Tijuana / border<br/>Check current entry rules
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WEEK 9 • 25–27 OCT 2026

SAN DIEGO → DISNEYLAND → SANTA MONICA → LOS ANGELES → LAX → MELBOURNE

Sunday • Sun 25 Oct
SAN DIEGO → DISNEYLAND → SANTA MONICA
🌡️ Weather / Distance
15–24°C • 195 km
📋 Plan / Logistics
Disneyland day • Shore Hotel after 16:00 • RAM 2500
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Anaheim Packing District • ~1–2 hrs if Disneyland finish allows
📞 Contact / Address
Shore Hotel<br/>1515 Ocean Ave<br/>+1 310-458-1515
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Monday • Mon 26 Oct
LOS ANGELES
🌡️ Weather / Distance
15–24°C • 60 km LOOP
📋 Plan / Logistics
Hollywood Walk of Fame • Hollywood Sign • Venice Beach • Avoid low-clearance garages
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Griffith Observatory • ~2–3 hrs; confirm RAM 2500 parking/access
📞 Contact / Address
Shore Hotel<br/>+1 310-458-1515
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Tuesday • Tue 27 Oct
LAX → MELBOURNE
🌡️ Weather / Distance
15–24°C • FLIGHT
📋 Plan / Logistics
Santa Monica → LAX • Truck return 20:00 • QF94 LAX 21:50 → Melbourne
⭐ Detour of Interest
Detour: Manhattan Beach / El Segundo only if return timing remains comfortable • ~1–2 hrs
📞 Contact / Address
Qantas<br/>Australia 1300 655 234
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