Author: Kathy
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Alaska Canada Highway – ALCAN
One of the greatest road trips in the world—a remote, rugged journey through Canada’s wilderness into Alaska. Think wildlife, glaciers, mountains, and endless open road. Start in Dawson Creek and end in Delta Junction Ideal trip would be 7-10 days Best 7 Day Itinerary Optional continuation to Fairbanks, Alaska (northern lights in fall/winter) or Denali Read more
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Road to Hana
One of the most famous scenic drives in the world—600+ curves, 50+ one-lane bridges, waterfalls, jungle, and rugged coastline all packed into one unforgettable day. Route starts in Kahului and ends in Hana Full Day Trip! Start early as it is a sunrise to sunset adventure! Options for finishing your itinerary: *Reservation required at Wai’anapanapa Read more
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Million Dollar Highway
One of the most dramatic drives in the U.S.—a jaw-dropping stretch of US-550 through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Best direction is southbound from Ouray to Silverton Perfect One Day Trip Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a scenic ride through the mountains that is a perfect alternative if you don’t want to drive round Read more
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Overseas Highway
One of the most unique drives in the world—113 miles of islands and bridges stretching from mainland Florida to Key West. You’re literally driving over the ocean! Best to start in Miami and drive south to Key West Perfect One Day Trip Avoid peak hurricane season between August – October Read more
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Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway
One of New England’s most iconic scenic drives, stretching across the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Start in Williamstown and end in Greenfield Peak foliage is late September to mid-October Perfect One Day Itinerary Morning: Williamstown, Hairpin Turn, Mount Greylock Midday: Natural Bridge State Park Afternoon: Shelburne Falls lunch Late Afternoon: Mohawk Trail State Forest Evening: Read more
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Acadia National Park Loop
One of the most scenic and easy-to-follow drives in the U.S. It’s centered around the famous Park Loop Road, a 27-mile route that hits most of the park’s iconic spots. The best direction is to start near Bar Harbor and drive clockwise *Reservations required for Cadillac Mountain Perfect One Day Itinerary Sunrise: Cadillac Mountain Morning: Read more
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Key West
April 13th#TravelDestination Key West, Florida 🇺🇸 ° Southernmost city in continental U.S.° Only about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide° Part of the Florida Keys – chain of tropical islands connected by bridges° Final stop is Overseas Highway° No officially recorded frost making it one of the warmest places in U.S. year-round° Has laid Read more
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Arches National Park
April 10th#TravelDestination @archesnps in Utah 🇺🇸 ° Established in 1929° Sits in high desert: hot summers | cool winters | little rainfall° Famous for red rock formations and natural stone arches~ 2,000+ natural stone arches° Arches are miraculous creations of wind, water and time° Arches form through erosion and freeze thaw cycles° Arches are constantly changing Read more
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 9th#TravelDestination Minneapolis, Minnesota 🇺🇸 ° Known as “City of Lakes”° Mississippi River flows through the city° Historic Stone Arch Bridge is only arched stone bridge to cross over Mississippi River° St Anthony Falls is only natural waterfall on entire Mississippi River° Pairs with neighboring Saint Paul to make “Twin Cities”° More parkland per capita Read more
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Cyprus
April 8th#TravelDestination Cyprus 🇨🇾 ° Crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa° 3rd largest island in eastern Mediterranean Sea° Inhabited for over 10,000 years° Divided by Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus~ Cyrpus Greeks in South~ Cyprus Turks in North~ Walk across checkpoint between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot° Capital is Nicosia° Official languages are Greek Read more