I know, search the forums...and I have. But I wanted to get some feedback/answers from you all...

1) stealth camping... - what's about this anyway? You're riding on the road, night falls, and you just leave the road and set up camp in the middle of bushes? What about bears, mountain lions, snakes, big foot, chupacabras, and thugs?
2) recommendations for a first trip.... mileage? route planning?
3) anyone doing family touring (with kids) and can care to comment? thx

Thanks!!!
GreenAnvil