It's the United States like you've never
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counting down our picks for the top ten
Western American road trips. Are you a
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this list we're looking at a wide range
of domestic trips to take with friends
or family within the western United
States whether you've only got a few
days to spare or well over a week and
whether you're interested in city travel
the great outdoors or both we've got you
covered so buckle up because this is the
year that you take the great Western
American road trip you'll never forget
number 10 San Francisco - Crater Lake we
begin with a trip that offers the best
of both worlds a hub for tech startups
San Francisco is also famous for street
art it's numerous markets and festival a
culinary scene that accommodates all
dietary restrictions one of the world's
best China towns and so much more the
trip from San Francisco to Crater Lake
National Park is just under 400 miles
and can be done in roughly six to seven
hours you can make it in a straight shot
or stretch things out by spending a day
or two in Lassen Volcanic National Park
shasta-trinity National Forest or both
arriving in Crater National Park you're
sure to be awestruck by its beauty
stargazing hiking camping this is a
classic wilderness experience during the
summer months the 33 mile Rim Drive is a
must-do offering some truly amazing
views number 9 the Oregon coast when it
comes to coastal drives in the western
United States California is what most
often comes to mind Penn don't worry
we'll get there but for something a
little different why not immerse
yourself in the more rugged northern
beauty of Oregon the adventure kicks off
in Astoria where you'll want to be sure
to sample a wide selection of the city's
much celebrated craft beers the next day
hit the open road leaving yourself a
good three or four days to enjoy
everything there is to see and
experience along the way the drive
itself is characterized by historic
forests of green towering cliffs and
rolling surf and by following the three
Cape route you'll
really see everything the coast has to
offer this includes the postcard worthy
seaside town of Cannon Beach the Cape
Mears lighthouse sunset in Oceanside
Cape Kawada Thor as well and more number
eight Los Angeles to Joshua Tree and
Death Valley if you're the sort of
traveler who appreciates extremes it
doesn't get much better than this spend
as much time as you can exploring Los
Angeles see the tourist traps if you
must but then move beyond the walk of
fame and never look back this city is
made up of unique neighborhoods each
with its own flavor
Highland Park Koreatown Echo Park and
palms are all must visits that will give
you a whole new appreciation for LA once
you've had your fill load up the camping
supplies it's time to get out of town
first up is Death Valley a surreal
environment that lives up to its name
boasting record-breaking temperatures
you'll want to see the bad water basin
the mesquite flat sand and take the
artists Drive after that it's a roughly
four-hour drive to Joshua Tree
feel free to treat yourself in the
desert oasis of Palm Springs and then
hike amongst the parks namesake trees
number seven Portland to Yellowstone
National Park have you got time to spare
have you already criss-crossed
California every which way then we've
got the road trip for you this epic
roughly ten day journey begins in
Portland Oregon a city so rich with
indie coffee shops brew pubs artisanal
stores and trendy restaurants that you
may never want to leave but trust us the
journey is worth it
the first leg of your trip is from
Portland to Richland hugging the
stunning Columbia River pretty much the
whole way
after that loop through RIT's Ville and
Spokane to approach Yellowstone from the
north immersing yourself in a seemingly
never-ending forest along the way
beginning with the picturesque lake city
of Coeur d'Alene when you finally reach
Yellowstone some eight hundred and
twelve miles from where you started the
rewards are many and inspiring
highlights include the Grand Prismatic
spring Old Faithful the iconic bison
among other wildlife lower Yellowstone
Falls and more
number six California wine country for
those who would rather treat themselves
to the finer things in life this might
be a bit more your speed San Diego
serves as the starting point of this
oenophile road trip but with so much
ground to cover you're going to want to
get out of the city ASAP
first stop Temecula the area is vast and
diverse known for its Cabernet Sauvignon
chardonnays and everything in between
after that we move to the Central Coast
or more specifically Santa Ynez to
sample its famous Pinot Noir about a
hundred miles north we come to Paso
Robles which is home to some 300
wineries like we said you've got your
work cut out for you but if you've got
time to spare sonoma county awaits to
the north this itinerary is just a rough
sampler though wine tasting in
California is really a
choose-your-own-adventure road trip led
by your palate while you'll be driving
from one region to the next please
arrange taxis a personal driver or join
local wine tours to get between your
accommodations and the wineries number
five Utah Park Circuit Salt Lake City is
a destination with a lot to offer but
when you're in the market for an epic
road trip its Utah's national parks that
collectively serve as the state's
greatest selling point
spanning just shy of 500 miles this
roadtrip hits all the highlights we
begin the adventure in Zion National
Park a landscape that looks like an
idyllic alien planet towering martian
red clips are juxtaposed with bright
pops of greenery that makes I infuse pan
for those who love hiking it really is
from there you move to Bryce Canyon
National Park the name is something of a
misnomer as the starring attraction is
actually a natural amphitheater
populated by rock formations called
hoodoos then it's on to Capitol Reef
which with its monoliths canyons ridges
and buttes has a bit of everything last
but not least we end off in arches and
Canyonlands national parks which true to
its name boasts some of the most amazing
natural arches in America number 4
highway 1 for those looking for the
quintessential California roadtrip look
no further cruising along the Pacific
Coast Highway
armed with the right playlist you'll
feel like you're starring in your very
own roadtrip film complete with
unforgettable memories breathtaking
scenery and opportunities for
self-discovery the nice thing about this
drive is that it can be adjusted
abridged and extended to fit just about
any itinerary you can make the core 123
mile drive in a single day but by
extending the route north and south you
can just as easily cruise from San Diego
to San Francisco and beyond however you
choose to approach it here are a few key
highlights that no one should overlook
Morro Rock Pfeiffer State Beach and
Bixby bridge are great photo ops the 17
mile drive through Pebble Beach and
Pacific Grove is breathtaking most
importantly be sure to explore the
various state parks along the way to get
up close and personal with big sirs
iconic redwoods number 3
Las Vegas National Parks loop a road
trip in the southwestern United States
can often make for a downright dizzying
experience we don't mean that literally
but should you actually begin to feel
faint while following this particular
itinerary please step back from the
Grand Canyon or take a break from the
slot machines the particular journey
begins and ends in Las Vegas where you
should feel free to do some gambling see
the shows or just marvel at the bright
lights of this one-of-a-kind destination
a trip defined by extremes we depart
from Nevada's haven of man-made luxuries
to enjoy some of the most cherished
natural spaces in America departing from
Las Vegas our first stop is Zion
National Park after that we head to
Bryce Canyon National Park but don't
worry this isn't just a repeat of our
Utah's best itinerary from Bryce Canyon
we head south to the crowning jewel of
this road trip the Grand Canyon we
really recommend setting aside a good
three to four days of camping here at
the iconic landmark then on your way
back to Vegas stop by the Hoover Dam for
a bit of history number 2 Olympic
Peninsula loop drive this journey is
only about 204 miles in length and can
realistically be completed at a
comfortable pace in as little as two
days that being said you may very well
find yourself wanting to stretch it out
to two or five days once you've immersed
yourself in the Olympic
Sylla this is arguably the northwestern
United States is greatest and most
awe-inspiring stretch of wilderness it's
even got its own temperate rainforest
Olympic National Park is conveniently
located less than 100 miles from Seattle
making the city a great launch pad for
this epic adventure we hesitate to list
highlights because this road trip is
more about atmosphere and environment
than a checklist the entire drive is an
experience that being said no voyage
along the Olympic Peninsula loop drive
is complete without stops at Ruby Beach
and Merriman Falls or a trek into the
whole rainforest you need to hike to
reach second or third beach but both
make for awesome wilderness beach
camping Cape Flattery is a destination
in its own right
number one north to south or vice versa
if this is your first road trip you may
want to consider starting with one of
the shorter after mentioned itineraries
for the seasoned road warrior however
why not take all that experience and
embark upon the ultimate journey through
the western United States traveling the
country from north to south or south to
north allows you to see firsthand how
one environment morphs into another and
also lets you appreciate the numerous
regional cultural differences you can
stick to the coastline as you make your
way through Washington Oregon and
California or zig zag your way down
further inland hitting high points in
Nevada Arizona and Utah
maybe you got time to spare why not push
to the eastern edge of the western
states and explore Montana Wyoming
Colorado and New Mexico for something
entirely different
apart from your budget time and the
health of your vehicle there's nothing
stopping you from zigzagging your way
through all 11 continental Western
American states talk about a road trip
you'll never forget do you agree with
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