Tag: scenic drives
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An Ode to the Mother Road: Driving Route 66 One Stretch at a Time
This year the road of all roads — the Mother Road — celebrates an incredible milestone: 100 years of U.S. Route 66. What I love about Route 66 is that it began as something fairly simple — a highway created to help travelers move between Chicago and Santa Monica. But over the decades it has…
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The Best Things to Do on Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park{Maine}
Discover the best things to do on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, from breathtaking coastal views and scenic drives to charming seaside towns and unforgettable adventures in Maine.
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Summer Beauty & Hiking Trails of Shenandoah National Park {Virginia}
With a long weekend ahead, we were looking for a quick getaway—somewhere to spend a couple of days outdoors. Logically, we probably should have stayed home to prepare for our big trip to Europe in a few weeks. But the call of a weekend escape was too strong to resist. We finally settled on Shenandoah…
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Elephant Seals, Moonstones, & Tide Pools on the Central Coast {California}
It had been four years since my last trip to California. Some of my lifelong friends had moved to the Central Coast, settling in the quiet coastal town of Los Osos. Over the years they’ve become more like family, and being so far away from them had been harder than I expected. For months I…
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California Central Coast Road Trip Guide: Charming Towns, Rugged Coastlines & Unexpected Discoveries
Discover one of California’s most beautiful road trips as you explore charming towns, rugged coastline, state parks, historic landmarks, and unforgettable hidden gems along the Central Coast.
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Driving Through Zion National Park {Utah}
Just outside of St. George sits Zion National Park, Utah’s first national park and one of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest. Utah is home to five national parks—often called the “Mighty 5” or Utah’s “High 5”—and Zion is the largest of them all, covering nearly 500,000 acres of canyons, cliffs, rock formations,…
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Driving Through Yoho National Park in Winter {British Columbia}
A winter drive through Yoho National Park revealed snow-covered peaks, quiet mountain scenery, and a park that left us eager to return. Here’s what we discovered on a scenic day trip from Banff.
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Arrington Vineyards: A Relaxing Wine Country Escape Near Nashville {Tennessee}
Looking for a peaceful escape from downtown Nashville? Discover Arrington Vineyards, where award-winning wines, rolling hills, live music, and picnic spots make for the perfect afternoon in Middle Tennessee.
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Visiting Indiana Dunes National Park {Indiana}
From towering sand dunes and peaceful beaches to forests and wetlands, Indiana Dunes National Park offers one of the Midwest’s most surprising outdoor destinations. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
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Visiting Garden of the Gods: The Iconic Red Rock Park {Colorado}
Discover why Garden of the Gods is one of Colorado’s most spectacular natural attractions. From towering red rock formations and fascinating history to hiking trails and practical travel tips, this guide will help you plan the perfect visit.