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An October 6 field video records Beaver Pond and contrasting foliage along the Kancamagus Highway. Visit NH’s October 13 report provides a separate reference for planning a White Mountains route.
Drawing on my own travels, I consider how to estimate fuel, lodging, food and admission costs. Personal spending habits and a reserve for unexpected expenses also shape the budget.
A Gale Watch was in effect for the New Jersey and Delaware coasts from the evening of October 16 through the evening of October 17. With possible 3- to 6-foot waves and a forecast for cooler, windier weather in Lewes, coastal camping and boating plans should be reviewed separately.
A Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect for the Snowy Range until noon on October 15, with 5–10 inches of total snowfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph forecast. WYDOT reported blowing snow and limited visibility from Mirror Lake to Green Rock on WY-130.
A Red Flag Warning was in effect for the Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains through the evening of Oct. 17, with forecast gusts of 50–70 mph. RV travelers using I-5, State Route 14, and other routes should check for high winds and possible power outages.
Video from October 5–7 records yellow foliage around Aspendell and Cardinal Village. The account separates high-lake and mid-canyon color and pairs it with access information checked October 14.
The California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show is scheduled for Oct. 24–25 at Pomona Fairplex, with campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear on display. Official advance ticket prices and daily hours were checked.
Grand Canyon’s Desert View Campground was scheduled to operate for the 2026 season through the night of October 18 and close on October 19. Reservations are required, and travelers need to verify the combined length limit for a trailer and tow vehicle.
D.H. Day Campground at Sleeping Bear Dunes shifts to fall self-registration beginning October 16. With the office and dump station closed, RV travelers should revisit their arrival, water, and wastewater plans.
