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If you are traveling by car for a distance of more than 500 or so miles, you had better think about overnight accommodations. Moreover, summer in the

United States is the peak travel season, with large numbers of both American and international tourists hitting the roads between May and September. Hotels and campgrounds will be crowded, and poor planning can hurt, so please take our advice and reserve campsites or motel rooms ahead of time.

Camping

Camping is a great American tradition, and it's an inexpensive way to rest en route. Look into staying at national parks and forests, or one of the many state parks you'll no doubt encounter. Be sure you have all the necessary gear before leaving. You'll need at least a tent and a sleeping bag.

As you plan the cost of the trip, consider that many national parks charge an entrance fee of $3�$10 per passenger vehicle in addition to campsite fees of $3�$15 per night. Accordingly, if you plan to stay within park boundaries for a day, you should count on spending up to $25. If you intend to stay in several national parks, consider buying a Golden Eagle Pass for $25; it's good for one year and will get you into all of the national parks without additional charges. These passes are available at park entrances. If you know you'll be near a national park and have a planned itinerary, you can make reservations by calling or writing:

Mistix Reservation System
P.O. BOX 85705
San Diego, CA 92138-5705
(800) 365-CAMP

Mistix is open for reservations Monday�Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday�Sunday, 7am to 4pm. Mistix books for selected parks only. Advance campsite reservations can be made in season (beginning Memorial Day) and up to eight weeks ahead of time. Also useful is the National Parks Camping Guide, a publication available for a small fee by writing to:

Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402

If staying at national parks sounds too expensive, consider staying at state, county, private, or Forest Service campgrounds. The scenery and services are often less impressive than those at the national parks, but if you're on a tight budget and you simply want to sleep, they're often a much better deal. You can almost always get by for under $8 a night.

Hotels and Motels

As we've mentioned, it's not a good idea to start a long trip, especially during the vacation season, without arranging for lodging in advance. If you don't want to camp, reserve a room somewhere. Either consult a good guidebook or consider calling one of the following national hotel/motel chains before you leave:

Comfort Inn (800) 4-CHOICE

Days Inn (800) 222-DAYS

Motel 6 (800) 466-8356

Super 8 (800) 800-8000