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Chicago and northwest Indiana are expected to see rain on October 15, followed by northwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph on the 16th. Lakeside campers should consider travel timing along with cold nighttime temperatures over the weekend.
Central Tennessee is expected to stay hot through October 15 before temperatures drop sharply for the weekend. NWS Nashville noted the possibility of the first frost of fall on the Cumberland Plateau.
A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect from noon October 14 through the morning of October 15 for Rocky Mountain and Summit County high-country areas. RV travelers crossing snow-covered passes should check road closures and chain and traction requirements.
From reservations to showers, laundry, meals and clothing, this chapter considers everyday preparations for a long trip. It also covers medicines and other supplies to bring.
A late-September travel video records Gatlinburg and nearby Smokies gateway towns. Park foliage timing varies by elevation; check parking tags and campground operations before visiting.
Prepare the vehicle before a long trip and carry equipment for unexpected problems. This chapter considers warning triangles, tire and battery supplies, lights and basic roadside readiness.
A traveler’s October 4 video follows forest paths and granite ridges to views of Half Dome. Planning the hike requires a full day and attention to Tioga Road’s overnight parking restrictions beginning October 15.
Zion’s Watchman Campground operates year-round and has electric sites in Loops A and B. A campground reservation is separate from authorization to travel Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, so RVs exceeding vehicle limits must enter through Springdale’s south entrance.
Joshua Tree’s Black Rock Campground operates by reservation year-round, and RVs may be up to 35 feet long. Although drinking water and a dump station are available, individual sites have no electric, water, or sewer hookups, so campers should review their equipment needs before a fall stay.
