My husband and I took 2 1/2 months to travel 15,750 miles, visit 28 states, Canada, 35 national parks and monuments with our tent in the trunk...

My husband and I took 2 1/2 months to travel 15,750 miles, visit 28 states and Canada, visit 35 national parks and monuments with our tent in the trunk of a 1998 Dodge Neon. We were debt free. We worked and saved $4000 and lived off my husbands Army retirement monthly. Put the tent in the trunk of the Dodge Neon and stayed at National Parks mostly. We had a route planned but soon changed it when we found it too cold up north (we began the trip in April). So we headed south and then north in May. We were like kids again!! No responsibilities, dead lines, phones, appointments!!! That was 4 years ago and we are planning on doing it again as soon as we get out of dept again:) Tips: Buy national park passes - they are cheaper. Try not to stay where they provide electricity - more expensive. Buy groceries when you pass the "super" super markets and always buy ice for the ice chest when you stop. Enjoy every minute - good and bad - it'll be over way too soon!! We're thankful for: Wal Mart, small coleman stove, ice chest and our beloved Dodge Neon - great on gas.