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18 All-Time Best American Road Trips To Take Before Your Kids Turn 18

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No country in the world does road trips quite as well as the United States. Seriously, hitting the road is almost a way of life. You’re very unlikely to meet a single person in America who hasn’t made at least a few road trips throughout their life! Thanks to its incredibly vast size (over 4 million miles of road!), and wide variety in terrain and landscapes, no two United States road trip is ever alike. From driving through seemingly…

Mount Rainier with wildflowers

7 Fun & Interesting Day Trips from Seattle

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Seattle is a great city with plenty to do and see, but sometimes it’s nice to get out and explore beyond the city limits. If you’re looking for interesting and scenic day trips from the Emerald City, you won’t be disappointed. Within a few hours’ drive, you can explore everything from pristine mountain forests to beautiful coastal towns. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can take a ferry to one of the nearby islands, even cross into Canada! No…

Giant coastal redwoods in redwoods national park california

Best Places To Connect With Nature in California

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California has some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the United States. From north to south and east to west, the Golden State is a dream come true if you’ve been yearning for some serious outdoor adventures and striking natural vistas. With so many landscapes, regions, and climates on the menu, there’s a little something in Cali for everyone, no matter the type of adventure you’re after. From rugged coastline drives to hiking in the desert in search…

Yosemite National Park

West Coast National Parks Road Trip Planner

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Even though the entire USA is home to some pretty incredible national parks, some of the best ones out there are scattered along its western coast. The states of Washington, Oregon, and California are all gigantic, which means they have enough space to harbor some pretty cool (and incredibly varied) national parks. Whether you’re planning a north-to-south road trip along the West Coast and want to fit in some serious outdoor time in your itinerary, or you’re simply looking…

the Roslyn Cafe Sign from Roslyn in Washington, Northern Exposure filming site

Where Was Northern Exposure Filmed?

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Are you fans of hunting down your favorite movie and TV show filming locations? There’s nothing quite like walking in the footsteps of the stars and reliving those Hollywood moments for yourself. When planning out our trip to Alaska a few years ago, high on my list (besides the awesome scenery and unmissable wildlife, of course) was to discover the real town of Cicely from Northern Exposure. Any of you who grew up in the 90s will know exactly…

beautiful flowers in Solvang California

8 Unique Places To Visit In California – Perfect For A West Coast Road Trip Itinerary

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Head off-the-beaten path in California this summer by adding these unique family stops to your California road trip On the scheming stages of a California road trip? If you’re the type of traveler who prefers visiting hidden gems rather than the usual tourist highlights, chances are you’re currently on the lookout for authentic places to check out during your visit to the Sunshine State. From bubbling mud pots surrounded by volcanoes to caves hidden amid pinnacles and metal statues…

Mount Hood Scenic Drive in Oregon with snow capped Mt Hood in distance

12 Utterly Unmissable Scenic Drives in Oregon

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Oregon in the US Pacific North West is a state abundant in natural beauty. Offering a wonderful variety of landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to rugged cliffs overlooking spectacular seas, volcanoes, lakes, and dense forest sit aside deserts and arid shrublands. The 9th largest US state really packs a lot in and is the perfect place to head for a scenic road trip at any time of the year. There are more than three dozen scenic byways in the state…

beauitful view of Yosemite National Park in California

Most Beautiful Places to Visit in California

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There is so much to California that it’s pretty hard to believe that it all can fit into a single state. Lively cities, vast deserts, beautiful lush vineyards, snow-capped mountains, and rugged coastlines are all present in the Golden State, making it the ideal destination if a little variety is what you’re after. In fact, you could spend your whole life exploring Cali and still not get to see it all. There are simply too many incredible things to…