It’s never too early to start planning your next US road trip. Here are some classics as well as a few I bet you haven’t heard off. Sit back and relax as we cruise 11 bucket list road trips in the USA.
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1. Arches National Park, Utah
Arches National Park, famous for its delicate arch, is home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. The
Partition Arch at Arches National Park, Utah.
If you do choose to camp at one of the campgrounds be sure to make it out during the night because that’s when you can have this magnificent place to yourself. Consider skipping the crowds and checking out Arches during the winter.
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2. Shi Shi Beach, Washington
The wild and magical Shi Shi beach sits on the corner of Washington and is part of the Olympic National Park. This rugged coastline is unique in that very little of it is accessible by vehicle.
To get the full picture one must hike 3 miles to be rewarded with tremendous rock features, hidden lakes, and pristine coastline. As you listen to the waves crashing on the rocks you’ll be left wanting more.
And fortunately that’s possible as this remote coastline can be hiked by backpack requiring a few nights to complete.
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3. Lost Sea, Tennessee
Near Sweetwater Tennessee is a remarkable body of water known as the Lost Sea. Discovered in 1905 by a thirteen-year-old boy, this is the 2nd largest underground lake in the world.
The intricate cave system is home to stunning rock formations, crystal clear water and can be visited by boat. Makes for a terrific family vacation.
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4. Napali Coast State Park, Hawaii
This iconic shoreline on Kauai’s North Shore spans over 17 miles and is absolutely stunning. The razor sharp ridges tower above the Pacific Ocean making for some of the greatest waterfalls and secluded beaches Hawaii has to offer.
There are numerous ways to see this magical coastline but the best views can be had by helicopter or boat. If the weather’s right you can explore this rugged coastline and its hidden caves by kayak.
5. Horseshoe Bend, Page Arizona
After a short but sandy hike, you approach the rim of the most magnificent site, Horseshoe Bend. It almost looks too good to be true, man-made perhaps. The colors and staggering height make this a must see in my book.
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6. Crater Lake, Oregon
This immense lake partially fills a nearly
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8. Antelope Canyon, Arizona
There’s just something about the light in Antelope Canyon. A photographers dream as it’s almost difficult to take a bad picture once you find yourself immersed in this rock formation. The sandstone carved walls give way to just the right amount of sky making for an epic light show.
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9. Fort Jefferson, Florida
Sitting about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida sits an unfinished coastal fortress. Built from 1846-1875 and never completed, this massive fort is home to some tremendous history.
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10. Mesa Verde
An archaeological masterpiece of
Sequoia National Park, California
Home to the largest tree in the world at over 267 feet tall and 29 feet in diameter, this giant sized forest is a must see. We’re talking 1,500 year old trees people! If that’s not amazing I don’t know what is.
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One thing for sure, there’s no shortage of great places to see on a USA road trip. I hope I sparked the travel bug in you and be sure to check out some of my additional articles for more road trip USA ideas.
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Happy travels!
All of these places look amazing! I tried to put in my email to receive the list of all the national parks and information about them, but it would not let me put it in. I’d really like to be able to access that!
Cole,
Sorry about that. I couldn’t get the link to work eighter I will look into that. I sent you an email with a link to all of our resources.
Thanks
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Cant sign up….API Key invalid is the message I get! Frustrating!
Thanks for letting me know. I sent you an email with a link to our resource library. Sorry for the trouble.