# Our Journey Across America - 2026 **URL:** \ **Category:** Meet-ups & Travel\ **Created:** [1 October 2026 00:46 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287 "2026-10-01T00:46:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![avidtraveler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/57b2e6/32.png) [@avidtraveler](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/avidtraveler)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 02:36 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/21 "2026-10-04T02:36:03Z")
We’ve taken 2 long trips, 2-3 months at a time. First trip was to Iowa for a family reunion and spent a lot of time coming back to CA. Stopped at Black Hills, South Dakota for a week, then to Glacier National Park for 10 days. Made our way through Idaho, Washington and through Oregon. Spent a little time in Northern California before coming home to So Cal. Our second trip was all the way cross the country to Maine. We stopped in several places to visit family nd friends before arriving to Maine. Then came down the Eastern seaboard through PA, Virginia, Tennessee, OK, New Mexico, Arizona and back home. Fun times! ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 03:12 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/22 "2026-10-04T03:12:22Z")
Same and yes we don’t ‘Wally Dock’ but have done an overnight at a Love’s when we couldn’t find a Harvest Host. I sure hope they don’t change it. We were at a great HH when the news broke and they just shook there heads, like, probably not going to work for us anymore. They already have too many coming and not not patronizing the business. We have no issue with the patronizing and usually end up with a bigger bill then we would have gotten booking a campsite 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 03:13 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/23 "2026-10-04T03:13:52Z")
Oh we loved the Black Hills in SD! Want to spend more time there next time we pass through! Sounds like some good trips already - we have Maine in our sights for 2028 - so I’m sure you’ll get out on the road again when you can! ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 03:19 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/24 "2026-10-04T03:19:01Z")
Flagstaff, Arizona sits at 7k feet elevation, so in early October the weather is ideal - 70 degrees and sunny. We arrived and participated in a golden retriever meet-up. A few hundred Goldens, all chilling out together. Then wandering downtown Flagstaff (which is awesome, by the way, so walkable!) sampling the awesome breweries of Flagstaff. I’m in love with 'Arizona Lager’s after this event! And hanging around hundreds of golden retrievers…heaven on earth!! ![1000011402](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/b/0/b057d39ef05978b4e2e305a073223c080314eacf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 03:20 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/25 "2026-10-04T03:20:56Z")
Next up: Cottonwood, AZ - just outside of Sedona. Fun adventures on horseback planned! ---
**Author:** ![SeniorSitter1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@SeniorSitter1](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/SeniorSitter1)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 10:54 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/26 "2026-10-04T10:54:38Z")
That all sounds so wonderful. What memories. ---
**Author:** ![avidtraveler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/57b2e6/32.png) [@avidtraveler](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/avidtraveler)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 13:36 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/27 "2026-10-04T13:36:19Z")
Also go to the small town of Jerome while at Cottonwood. Lots of old mining relics and cute walkable town. ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2026 16:47 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/28 "2026-10-04T16:47:58Z")
Thanks! We’ll check it out! ---
**Author:** ![Silversitters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@Silversitters](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Silversitters)\ **Post date:** [5 October 2026 05:57 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/29 "2026-10-05T05:57:00Z")
Hi @Felinelover I’ve just seen a sit that has cats and promotes their USP as offering offers beautiful outdoor space for an RV - you never know you could end up still using THS as sitters if these kind of opportunities come up in the locations that you want to visit . This one is in Colorado . It would be good for THS if they offered this as an amenity / filter so sitters who travel with an RV can find these sit opportunities. ---
**Author:** ![Smiley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/smiley/32/86_2.png) [@Smiley](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Smiley)\ **Post date:** [5 October 2026 06:55 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/30 "2026-10-05T06:55:09Z")
Who doesn’t love a Goldie? 😍 ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [5 October 2026 13:38 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/31 "2026-10-05T13:38:24Z")
We could but don’t want to 🙂 We want to be on our own schedule and have our own pets to look after, so sitting would fit how we want to travel right now. But for others I can see it making sense so a filter would be a great idea! ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [6 October 2026 19:41 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/32 "2026-10-06T19:41:28Z")
A couple of days in Cottonwood, AZ camped at a state park just outside of Sedona. Some horseback riding and a morning hot air balloon ride over lovely Sedona to view the amazing and magical red rock. Sedona is so dog friendly, with many places having a dog menu in addition to a human menu. Here is my girl (who was welcomed to dine inside with us since the patio was full) enjoying 'Fido’s Favorite’s - grilled chicken and carrots. ![1000011538](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/8/a/8a6747b58148bad04c229a6843e998193eec4a0c.jpeg) ![1000011475](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/3/0/3012f073346edfa5216f1a72e8f1b20b799188af.jpeg) ![1000011513](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/d/7/d7a7078f37edbd5196cc9947f9a943119493085c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [6 October 2026 19:42 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/33 "2026-10-06T19:42:23Z")
Next up: Hello, New Mexico. We hope there are more (many, many more) hot air balloons in our near future! ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2026 19:13 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/34 "2026-10-07T19:13:55Z")
Greetings from Red Rock Park, Gallup New Mexico ![1000011555](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/5/3/53ef82683dd102aa928ea54970f0fe240c949405.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [15 October 2026 21:52 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/35 "2026-10-15T21:52:11Z")
A few days around New Mexico: Albuquerque and the Balloon Fiesta: the day we went to the fiesta there were strong winds so it was a static display of the hot air balloons on the ground only, they weren’t allowed to fly. Still an amazing experience! So whimsical, seeing all those colorful balloons in one place! We will definitely return at some point! We also spent some time in Old Town and rode up the Sandia Tram, the longest aerial tram in North America at 5.5 miles (with a great restaurant at the top for lunch!). Santa Fe: We walked around the plaza and then walked over to Canyon Road, lined with so many amazing art galleries. Enjoyed a yummy green chile burger at The Shed (green chilies are an obsession in New Mexico!) Tent Rocks National Monument: Amazing cone shaped rock formations, and a wonderful hike through a slot canyon. Reservations are required but keeping the crowds controlled makes it a very peaceful experience. We leave the Southwest tomorrow and take a couple of days to reach our next destination: Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. ![1000011701](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/a/3/a3a8ed939620da7cf08aec615fca9542306e7200.jpeg) ![1000011804](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/7/3/7356af5b7e14a46b4df3c100fcea0fef23c3f6d8.jpeg) ![1000011848](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/7/c/7ca2a828b61ac1d7df79703d5e23e25feecca994.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2026 04:00 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/36 "2026-10-19T04:00:08Z")
In between destinations: watching TV in the RV with my tortie keeping me company (our RV has an electric fireplace which is soooo nice as the season is turning to chillier weather…). And yes, I am watching the Great British Baking Show LOL. ![1000011899](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/6/7/679689f84faa150d82d1282f458367313833a9b1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Smiley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/smiley/32/86_2.png) [@Smiley](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Smiley)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2026 06:47 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/37 "2026-10-19T06:47:17Z")
It looks so cosy! ---
**Author:** ![TimTom420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d2c977/32.png) [@TimTom420](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/TimTom420)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2026 08:30 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/38 "2026-10-19T08:30:01Z")
I love the idea of harvest hosts. ---
**Author:** ![SeniorSitter1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@SeniorSitter1](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/SeniorSitter1)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2026 08:41 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/39 "2026-10-19T08:41:18Z")
He must be making a fish dish, your cat looks enthralled. Keep these picks coming so I can vicariously be experiencing this exciting journey as wel! ---
**Author:** ![Felinelover](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/felinelover/32/13382_2.png) [@Felinelover](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Felinelover)\ **Post date:** [21 October 2026 02:33 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287/40 "2026-10-21T02:33:01Z")
Another in between photo: keeping kitty cats happy. I am a big believer in enrichment feeders for both cats and dogs. Here are our kitties attacking one of there several toys. These feeder toys help them use their full senses to locate the hidden treats, as well as the tactile experience of pushing aside the easy sliding barriers to reach the treats. Toys like this keep our pets mentally engaged. Love them and the cats and the dog get so excited when we pull them out! ![1000011916](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/9/2/926be4989a1f79b00d288dfbb9149fa39ddf99d4.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/our-journey-across-america-2026/80287.md?page=3)