So I think I mentioned it here before, but I fully intend to utilize some of the tools that are available to me to help create some of these posts as I plan for this journey next year. AI, kinda like Google on steroids. At the very least, I hope that this helps me create a library of resources that are not only valuable to me, but for many planning the same or similar types of journeys. Thats the intention anyway!
So I asked ChatGPT, it I were going to visit all 50 states in one year, how could I segment this and what is the most efficient way. For the record, I have a map on the bedroom wall and a white board nearby that I have also worked with a bit in the early planning that I will share later in another post, but lets see what AI recommends and if we can learn anything?
Visiting all 50 states in one year requires strategic planning to optimize weather conditions and travel routes. Here’s a suggested monthly itinerary:
January: Southern States (Milder Winter)
- Texas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
February: Southeastern States
- Florida
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
March: Mid-Atlantic & South
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Arkansas
April: Midwest & Central Plains
- Missouri
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
May: Upper Midwest
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
June: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains (Before Peak Summer)
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Kansas
July: Mountain States (Great Weather)
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Colorado
- Utah
August: Pacific Northwest (Dry Season)
- Idaho
- Washington
- Oregon
September: West Coast (Pleasant Fall Weather)
- California
- Nevada
October: Southwest (Cooler Fall Weather)
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
November: Northeast (Fall Foliage)
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
December: Mid-Atlantic & New York (Holiday Season)
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
Flexible States (Can be visited in multiple months)
- Alaska (Best in June/July for warmer weather)
- Hawaii (Anytime, ideal in winter for warm escape)
This itinerary is a guideline and may need adjustments based on events, specific interests, and unforeseen circumstances like weather changes.
Well, at first glance, seems pretty close to what I was thinking. The time of year suggestions are something that I put a little bit of thought into, but learned a bit more from reaching out to the “virtual assistant.”
Still amazed (and kinda freaked out) at this new technology! Are you? Are you embracing this new world? I chat about that quite a bit more over here on another site that I am creating some Roaming Cat images on. Another creative outlet for me to enjoy whilst traveling around.
Anyway, hope this breakdown helps and gives you some food for thought. It has for me. Happy Planning and Happy Travels!
