Hobo'ing across US with a small dog?

Question

I have a month or so until I leave the country, already sold my possessions and not a lot of money. It's just me, my doxie and my car, and I'm wondering if anyone has some ideas for traveling around US/Canada on a shoe string budget? I came from CA out to S. IL to visit family and now want to branch out while I have the time, wanna head East,North or South. Also would love any tips on interesting sites out those ways.

Answer 1

If you're planning on crossing borders with your dog, be sure you have proof of innoculation, particularly for rabies.

Different countries have different rules about quarantines.

Answer 2

Wow.  No tip but I'd say be very careful.  It seems like women doing that kind of thing alone are a target for criminals.  Watch where you sleep and who you tell your business to.

Answer 3

had a cousin do it 20 years ago  not sure how safe it would be now but you be careful i would check out michigan casue its pretty state and full of stuff to do either in winter or summer. i loved it there

Answer 4

Heya!  I just travelled from Cali to Georgia mid-June.  Just me, mom and the kid.  You should think of anything you absolutely know you want to see and go to AAA and get a TripTik (If you don't have a membership, you can do it online. It's free, but you'll have to print like 40+ pages).  They'll create this book for you that maps out your trip.  It really helped me in my travels.  Also, the AAA discount is worth it at the hotels, even if it's not very much.  

Also, since you'll be driving from Cali east, you'll have a much easier time with the cost of gas.  I was able to drive near 3000 miles on just under $600 in gas, and that was in a big truck with terrible mileage!  I logged all my spending in the TripTik and it really helped me keep track of things.  

Also, for safety we would drive around 12 hours.  I didn't want to drive at night if I could help it, so I would leave between 6-8 am and stop 10-12 hours later.  You may want to consider something similar if it's just you and Louie.  Going south, it only took me 4 days with stopping.