Whether you are going leaf peeping or visiting family for the fall holidays, you may be thinking about an extended road trip. If you are traveling as or with a person with a disability, here are a few tips to make road trips less hassle and more fun.
• Map your routes. Consider ensuring plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs, such as scenic overlooks or small towns with central parks. Be sure you know where rest stops and other restrooms are located.
• Reserve lodging in advance if you will need it. Be sure to ask the reservationist about accessibility of rooms, parking and other facilities.
• Check the weather report for the location you are headed to, and find out the sundown time. Since fall afternoons are sorter, you will want to leave enough time to drive to your destination while it is still light out. It’s dangerous to drive unfamiliar roads as daylight fades into night.
• Bring extra layers, just in case. You may need rain gear, a sweatshirt, or a blanket to cover up.
• Don’t forget medical and hygiene supplies and mobility gear. Pack them where they are easily accessible.
Have a great time exploring the autumn beauty all the way to your road trip destination and back.
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