I don't like to make reservations early if I can avoid it as well. I'm worried if I do that then something is likely to go south somewhere enroute. If it's a popular destination then I have no choice. My Colorado adventure was one where it was hard in some places, or sites were not available and then 1-2 weeks prior things opened up. I think people reserve just like hoarding toilet paper (now eggs) and then cancel as the reservation nears so things always seem to open up. I at least need to figure out where and when and what to see.
it infuriated me the last time we stayed at Cheyenne Mountain and half the spots in the loop that we wanted were never occupied during our two days day. they are so difficult to get that I have to sit on the computer and be ready to login at 8 o'clock on the date 5 months before that makes sense.
If you are into "wagon ruts" Baker City in Oregon has an amazing Interpretive Center. Interpretive Centers: National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Bureau of Land Management Highway 101 along the Washington, Oregon and California coast is, in my opinion, the most scenic drive in North America. The Monterey Aquarium (and Monterey) are worth the look. Just an FYI.. Highway 101 south of Monterey doesn't have many RV Parks that are Big Rig Friendly. I would plan dates and book if you can. San Francisco has some interesting things to do and see. We found the Alcatraz tour spectacular.
I have found a couple of Parks that will do for our access to family/friends.... we might have a 45-60 minute drive to meet up, but that's fine.
