Headed to the East Coast for fall foliage.

[raidergal]

We are leaving Ca Sept 9. Taking I80 through Nevada, Utah , and up through eastern Wyoming. Taking 4 days to reach SD and Mt Rushmore, no real route after that.We would like to see some of Minn, this depends on how the colors hit in the east. We would also like to stop at R&R HOF and NFL HOF on our way. Any favorite RV parks or smaller highways we can check out. We don’t want to just travel the interstates.

[Arcticfox]

Good luck on your adventure. We tried an Eastern Seaboard trip a couple falls ago. Weather pushed us inland before we could see much. Will have to try again one of these falls. Next time we might try to make it later and miss a few of the storms that seem to come up the Eastern coast this time of year.

[majorairhead]

I'm a Pennsylvanian. Penn Wood airstream park is not too far off 80.

Wellsboro is a nice town, it's north of 80, off Route 6. Actually, Route 6 would be pretty scenic.

Jim Thorpe is a nice little town, if you bicycle it's even better

A bit east of Pittsburgh you could tour Johnstown, the flood museum, the funicular, etc., and hit the flight 93 memorial.

I'm from the Gettysburg area, history buffs love it.

But if you're fall colors focused, that rt. 6 upstate, between rt. 219 and rt. 15 would be a good place to be.

[OTRA15]

You probably have your timing set but FYI:

https://newengland.com/seasons/fall/...l-foliage-map/

If weather permits, suggest Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, and the Adirondacks. Start peeping in the north and follow the colors south.

Have fun!

Peter

PS — The “Grand Canyon of the East: : https://letchworthpark.com/

Also the butterfly exhibit at Niagara Falls on the Canadian side.

[Lily&Me]

Trees in New York State are already starting to turn.

Google the scenic routes for states you are going through, always pretty and thru lots of small historic towns.

Have a great trip!

Maggie

[alphamale49]

Originally Posted by majorairhead

I'm a Pennsylvanian. Penn Wood airstream park is not too far off 80.

Wellsboro is a nice town, it's north of 80, off Route 6. Actually, Route 6 would be pretty scenic.

Jim Thorpe is a nice little town, if you bicycle it's even better

A bit east of Pittsburgh you could tour Johnstown, the flood museum, the funicular, etc., and hit the flight 93 memorial.

I'm from the Gettysburg area, history buffs love it.

But if you're fall colors focused, that rt. 6 upstate, between rt. 219 and rt. 15 would be a good place to be.

I am from North Central PA and can vouch for Wellsboro, PA near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon which is great for rafting, hiking, fishing. There is a 60 mile bike trail now from Ansonia south to my home town of Jersey Shore,(yep you read that right, Jersey Shore, near Williamsport, Pa. not New Jersey) Also off route 6 is Cherry Springs campground a 'dark sky' area for night time viewing and photography of the milky way.

[MAHofer]

Originally Posted by Lily&Me

Trees in New York State are already starting to turn.

Google the scenic routes for states you are going through, always pretty and thru lots of small historic towns.

Have a great trip!

Maggie

We just came back from our place on the border of Vt and NH about half way up and there is no real evidence yet of trees turning. It was about 70. Degrees and Very pleasant till the rain came Monday. Traffic was horrible. The normal 3 hr trip to and from home wound up being 5 plus hours each way. Have fun.

[coasttocoast]

In Minnesota there’s the Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors. Then head to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Pick a place; there’s plenty to see here. Then go to Mackinac Island and stay at the Grand Hotel. Next is The Henry Ford which is world class and not to be missed. The RR HOF is directly next to a sports stadium. Plan to go when there is no game as parking will be almost impossible. In Pennsylvania, there’s the Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water. Burlington VT is nice. Where are you going? What route do you plan to take going back? Where is home?

[Caroyl]

Originally Posted by raidergal

We are leaving Ca Sept 9. Taking I80 through Nevada, Utah , and up through eastern Wyoming. Taking 4 days to reach SD and Mt Rushmore, no real route after that.We would like to see some of Minn, this depends on how the colors hit in the east. We would also like to stop at R&R HOF and NFL HOF on our way. Any favorite RV parks or smaller highways we can check out. We don’t want to just travel the interstates.

If you can, recommend stopping at the Minnesota Airstream Park, it’s gorgeous! 😍

[Wayne&Sam]

[QUOTE=majorairhead;2284349Penn Wood airstream park is not too far off 80. [/QUOTE]

We always stop at Penn Wood when we head west. It's exactly 300 miles from home, so it makes for a good first day.

[Presitla99]

The "Airstream only" park near St. cloud Minn is nice and has a par 3 golf course that is never crowded. Gooseberry state park is great and a few miles from Split Rock Light house

[Rltports]

Raidergal.. I came across this link for predicting Fall colors which you might find interesting.

https://apple.news/ANkekz6qsM8WpJEUoNENrXA

[raidergal]

Originally Posted by Rltports

Raidergal.. I came across this link for predicting Fall colors which you might find interesting.

https://apple.news/ANkekz6qsM8WpJEUoNENrXA

Thanks

[VT Wanderer]

Northern VT is awesome for colors - Lake Champlain area, Northeast Kingdom, Route 100 that goes north to south thru the state - Stowe VT with Route 108 thru Smugglers Notch. Best colors in early Oct.

[jaslocke]

Originally Posted by raidergal

We are leaving Ca Sept 9. Taking I80 through Nevada, Utah , and up through eastern Wyoming. Taking 4 days to reach SD and Mt Rushmore, no real route after that.We would like to see some of Minn, this depends on how the colors hit in the east. We would also like to stop at R&R HOF and NFL HOF on our way. Any favorite RV parks or smaller highways we can check out. We don’t want to just travel the interstates.

Want a better route across Nevada? Take US 50, lovely drive, take in Great Basin NP, then Cedar Breaks NM in Utah...allow mor than 4 days!

[rustyoldman]

The northern part of my state is peeking and will last a couple of weeks...that beautiful area east of lakes Erie and the thousand islands in the St. Lawrence River

[raidergal]

Originally Posted by rustyoldman

The northern part of my state is peeking and will last a couple of weeks...that beautiful area east of lakes Erie and the thousand islands in the St. Lawrence River

Thanks we plan to be in that area in a couple of weeks hope the color holds. Thanks R G

[raidergal]

Originally Posted by VT Wanderer

Northern VT is awesome for colors - Lake Champlain area, Northeast Kingdom, Route 100 that goes north to south thru the state - Stowe VT with Route 108 thru Smugglers Notch. Best colors in early Oct.

Thanks this looks like s very good route for us.

[farafield]

Route 2 east of Montpelier VT is pretty bumpy.

[Andy R]

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