On the road to the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal ParkOn U.S. 163 headed to the Monument Valley in Utah We've traveled thousands of miles over hundreds of roads in virtually every state in the United States and several provinces in Canada. It's hard to pick the best, the most scenic, the one with the least traffic, or the most historic ... but here is a list of our favorites ... they might be the perfect road trip for you!
U.S. Route 66
Standin on a Corner, in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see, on Route 66. Route 66 was one of the United State's first continuous stretches of paved highway, and served as a major path for those who migrated west. From its beginning in Chicago, Route 66 headed south through Illinois and Missouri, and a small section of Kansas. From there it turned in a more westward direction through Oklahoma and Texas, with the final stretches in New Mexico and Arizona before its termination point in Los Angeles.
It is popular lore in movies, songs, books, and TV shows. And the road was known far and wide for its variety of "mom and pop" motels, neon lights, drive-ins, flat tires, cars with no air conditioning, dangerous curves, steep hills, narrow lanes. The popularity stuck, and grew!
Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, protecting a diversity of plants, ecosystems and wildlife, and offering endless outdoor recreational opportunities.
The north end of the Parkway begins near Waynesboro, at the southern end of the Skyline Drive. Millions of visitors annually enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of the Parkway. Spanning the southern and central Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers an exceptional glimpse of the regional flora and fauna.
Travel to the National Parks of America
