My deceased husband retired young & we took a 9 month RV trip thru Can/USA --fabulous places- that is why I can relate to some of your locations. If sign read" tourist trap "--we went --such fun. Took Singer "Geni" and notions for rainy times and necessity.Took many other long distance trips. Had no cell phone then or internet so I would find it easier now.
While I was a widow I was too afraid to travel alone.
New husband doesn't like to travel unless boating is involved so glad I did it previously.