In the United States, owning a vehicle is almost a necessity for total mobility. Road trips are a popular American tradition, dating back to the advent of the automobile in the early 12th century. Traveling by car offers travelers a perfect opportunity to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the vast American territory, with their forests, mountains, canyons and coastlines.
10. Patchwork Parkway, Utah
The supernatural landscape of a road-trip through Utah.
Patchwork Parkway is a scenic drive through the state of Utah. The 55-mile road serves as a gateway to several state parks, including Capital Reef National Park, Zion and Bryce. The Patchwork Parkway crosses different landscapes and has 4,500 unevenness. The road crosses the Dixie National Forest, a million acres, where you can see the diverse flora of the forest.
9. Seward Highway, Alaska
The Seward Highway is a scenic highway that runs 125 miles connecting the city of Seward to the city of Anchorage. The road passes through several natural features that are quite picturesque, including the Chugach National Forest, the Kenai Mountains and the Kenai Peninsula. The route offers travelers a glimpse of Bird Creek where you can see salmon banks and the occasional Steller Sea Lion. Another point of interest in Birds Points is Beluga whales and Dall’s sheep.
8. Road to the sun, Montana
The road that leads to the sun is a mountain road that runs through the 1,500-square mile Glacier National Park, is the best way to see the Rocky Mountains. The 50-mile road offers spectacular views of glaciers, waterfalls, valleys and the magnificent Rocky Mountains. The Jackson Glacier Overlook, located on the east side of the road, is an unmissable site that offers the best views of the glacier. Due to the high altitude of the road, the road is only accessible during warmer seasons and the types of vehicles allowed are limited because of the overhangs along the road.
7. Pacific Coast Highway, California
The Pacific Coast Highway is a 550-mile highway that runs all the coast of California. Formerly known as California State Route 1, the highway was built in 1934. The entire stretch of highway is dotted with major attractions, including the famous Santa Barbara Beach, the Rookery Elephant Seal located on San Beach Piedras and the length of 240 Santa Barbara in Monterey South that offers views of the central coast. Travelers also have the opportunity to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which features some of the best marine exhibits in the country.
6. The Hawaii Belt, Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands have unique landscapes and flora in the United States, with lava deserts, active volcanoes, beautiful beaches and high peaks. Of all the many islands, the largest of these, the Big Island, offers the best of all features with its 4,029 square kilometers. The best way to experience the Big Island landscape is to use the Mamalahoa Highway (Hawaii Belt Road), a 157-mile highway running around the island with the best place to start a memorable road trip, Kailua-Kona . Mokuaikaua church view, a church built in the early twelfth century.
5. The Florida Keys, Florida
The Florida Keys are an archipelago that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic Ocean. The Florida Keys offer spectacular views of both oceans as well as the beautiful coral reefs. They can be explored on Highway 113 on Highway 1 from mainland Florida to Key West. The region’s rare biosphere can be seen, including lime, white-tailed deer and American crocodile.
4. Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Mackinaw Bridge, which connects the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The state of Michigan is made up of two peninsulas, the highest population density of the Upper Peninsula being composed of 3% of the state’s population. The Upper Peninsula lacks population, is distinguished by spectacular natural attractions and includes a continuous 13 km long shoreline bordering the Great Lakes, 1,700 inland lakes and 4,300 km of streams. The vast natural landscape is home to many species of birds and animals, including wolves, bears, cougars, owls, bald eagles, hummingbirds and river otters. Travelers can experience the varied fauna and flora with a road trip along the US12 highway.
3. Oregon Coast, Oregon
The Oregon Coast, Oregon.
The west coast of the state of Oregon borders the Pacific Ocean, creating a scenic 13 km coastline between the Columbia River and the state of California. The coastline is divided into three regions including the north coast, the south coast and the central coast. Numerous attractions line the coast offering soothing views of the Pacific Ocean, the Tillamook Cheese Factory, Rockaway Beach, Cannon Beach (famous for its sandcastle contests) and several lighthouses. Oregon Coast Road 363 offers the best route to discover the Oregon Coast as it crosses the Oregon coast.
2. Acadia National Park, Maine
The Atlantic coast in Acadia National Park.
A trip through the state of Maine can not be complete without tasting its jewel, Acadia National Park. The popular park presents a combination of attractions that are found nowhere else in the country: mountains, ocean, beaches, forests, meadows, lakes and ponds 14, forests and glaciers. The area is vast covering 47,633 acres and offers spectacular views of the diverse flora and fauna, including the 300 bird species. One of the preferred ways to enjoy the attractions is to use the Acadia Byway, a 40-mile road that goes around the entire park. A trip through the state of Maine can not be complete without tasting its jewel, Acadia National Park. The popular park has a combination of attractions that can not be found anywhere else in the country: mountains, ocean, beaches, forests, meadows, lakes and ponds 14, forests and glaciers. The area is vast, covering 47,633 acres, and offers spectacular views of the diverse flora and fauna, including over 300 bird species. One of the preferred ways to enjoy the attractions is to use the Acadia Byway, a 40-mile road that goes around the entire park.
1. Smokey Mountain National Park, Tennessee
Dawn in Smokey Mountain National Park.
The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the United States, attracting about 9 million visitors a year. The beautiful mountains take their name from the thick fog emanating from the deep valleys and offer spectacular views of the steep peaks. The park’s flora includes more than 1,600 trees and flowers. Park 0.5, a million acres, also hosts bears, deer and black bears that tourists capture in their natural environment. Travelers can access the Great Smoky Mountains via Newfound Gap Road or US-441, which leads to the famous town of Gatlinburg, while Little River Road, at the park’s northern entrance, offers views of the falls. Laurel and Meigs.
