Beautiful American road trips to take this Spring
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Staff, AccuWeather
Published May 4, 2020 7:13 PM EST
From State College, Pennsylvania, to Seattle, Washington, Lincoln Riddle and his wife Holly drove more than 4,050 miles as apart of AccuWeather’s Great American Road Trip. Here’s a look at back at some of the highlights of their trip, which lasted throughout the month of July.
Springtime is the perfect time for roadtrippers to hit the road and enjoy the warmer temperatures and beauty of the season. The nation comes alive this time of year when flowers begin to bloom and fresh air fills the atmosphere. Here are six of the best US road trips to consider for your spring road trip adventure.
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Nowhere is the brightness of spring more welcome than in the dreary Pacific Northwest, making a road trip along the Columbia River a true joy. This route stretches for almost 70 miles starting in Portland and continuing through the Columbia River Gorge and on to the towering Mount Hood. The perfect stopping point on your road trip is Multnomah Falls, one of the tallest and most recognizable waterfalls in the country.
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This 25-mile route is a great road trip if you are short on time and need something that you can enjoy in one day. The route stretches through both Maryland and Virginia, as well as the DC area. Finishing at the idyllic estate of Mount Vernon, you will encounter nearly 600 types of wildflowers as you travel this scenic parkway. The star attraction of this road trip is the cherry blossom trees that dot the landscape of this region in the spring. Be sure to stop and check out the blooms near the Tidal Basin in DC.
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It is always a nice time of year to hit the Tamiami Trail for a road trip and the spring is no exception. This famous roadway connects the two coasts of Florida, stretching from Miami across the bottom of the state to Naples and up along the Gulf Coast through cities such as Fort Myers and Sarasota before finishing in Tampa. In addition to the scenic coastline that you will drive near on this road trip, you can also check out the Everglades and all of its environs.
Hit these two parks before the summer crowds set in by taking a spring road trip between the two American treasures. The two parks are separated by less than 100 miles, making it an easy for roadtrippers to check off two national parks from your travel bucket list. During the spring, you will see the wildlife making their annual spring migration to their summer homes. You will also enjoy a myriad of colorful wildflowers as far as the eyes can see. Undoubtedly these are gorgeous sights for any road trip.
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Roadtrippers can take in the grandeur of the Texas Hill Country with this quintessential road trip. Rather than taking the interstate for the fast route, take the time to meander through the hills and take in all of the natural beauty. From San Antonio, take I-10 out of the city, heading west on I-410 to TX-16 north, also known as Bandera Road. With this route, your road trip takes you through the charming towns of Bandera and Fredericksburg. Boasting a myriad of German-inspired restaurants, wineries, and a lovely shopping district, Fredericksburg makes an ideal destination to stop and stretch your legs on this road trip..
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Roadtripping through this desert oasis is perfect this time of year before the hot temperatures take hold of the region. Your road trip will take you through the Sonoran Preserve, the Montezuma Castle National Monument, Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, and more. As you journey along this route on your road trip, you will start to experience cooler temperatures as you approach Flagstaff, located at an elevation of 7,000 feet. It is easy to get lost in your driving as you take in the red sandstone rock formations and the stunning desert landscape.
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Before you hit the road of adventure to discover America the beautiful, be sure that you understand how to plan a road trip. No road trip planner is complete without a full array of classic road trip snacks. Making a playlist of fun road trip songs will also make the journey more enjoyable. Lastly, be sure to check the local forecast of your route so that you know what kind of weather conditions to prepare for.
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Beautiful American road trips to take this Spring
By Staff, AccuWeather
Published May 4, 2020 7:13 PM EST
From State College, Pennsylvania, to Seattle, Washington, Lincoln Riddle and his wife Holly drove more than 4,050 miles as apart of AccuWeather’s Great American Road Trip. Here’s a look at back at some of the highlights of their trip, which lasted throughout the month of July.
Springtime is the perfect time for roadtrippers to hit the road and enjoy the warmer temperatures and beauty of the season. The nation comes alive this time of year when flowers begin to bloom and fresh air fills the atmosphere. Here are six of the best US road trips to consider for your spring road trip adventure.
Photo by MJ Tangonan
1- Historic Columbia River Highway
Nowhere is the brightness of spring more welcome than in the dreary Pacific Northwest, making a road trip along the Columbia River a true joy. This route stretches for almost 70 miles starting in Portland and continuing through the Columbia River Gorge and on to the towering Mount Hood. The perfect stopping point on your road trip is Multnomah Falls, one of the tallest and most recognizable waterfalls in the country.
Photo by Skeeze
2- George Washington Memorial Parkway
This 25-mile route is a great road trip if you are short on time and need something that you can enjoy in one day. The route stretches through both Maryland and Virginia, as well as the DC area. Finishing at the idyllic estate of Mount Vernon, you will encounter nearly 600 types of wildflowers as you travel this scenic parkway. The star attraction of this road trip is the cherry blossom trees that dot the landscape of this region in the spring. Be sure to stop and check out the blooms near the Tidal Basin in DC.
Photo by Ashley Satanosky
3- Tamiami Trail
It is always a nice time of year to hit the Tamiami Trail for a road trip and the spring is no exception. This famous roadway connects the two coasts of Florida, stretching from Miami across the bottom of the state to Naples and up along the Gulf Coast through cities such as Fort Myers and Sarasota before finishing in Tampa. In addition to the scenic coastline that you will drive near on this road trip, you can also check out the Everglades and all of its environs.
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4- Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park
Hit these two parks before the summer crowds set in by taking a spring road trip between the two American treasures. The two parks are separated by less than 100 miles, making it an easy for roadtrippers to check off two national parks from your travel bucket list. During the spring, you will see the wildlife making their annual spring migration to their summer homes. You will also enjoy a myriad of colorful wildflowers as far as the eyes can see. Undoubtedly these are gorgeous sights for any road trip.
Photo by Mitchell Kmetz
4- San Antonio to Austin
Roadtrippers can take in the grandeur of the Texas Hill Country with this quintessential road trip. Rather than taking the interstate for the fast route, take the time to meander through the hills and take in all of the natural beauty. From San Antonio, take I-10 out of the city, heading west on I-410 to TX-16 north, also known as Bandera Road. With this route, your road trip takes you through the charming towns of Bandera and Fredericksburg. Boasting a myriad of German-inspired restaurants, wineries, and a lovely shopping district, Fredericksburg makes an ideal destination to stop and stretch your legs on this road trip..
Photo by Maher El Aridi
5- Phoenix to Flagstaff
Roadtripping through this desert oasis is perfect this time of year before the hot temperatures take hold of the region. Your road trip will take you through the Sonoran Preserve, the Montezuma Castle National Monument, Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, and more. As you journey along this route on your road trip, you will start to experience cooler temperatures as you approach Flagstaff, located at an elevation of 7,000 feet. It is easy to get lost in your driving as you take in the red sandstone rock formations and the stunning desert landscape.
Photo by Averie Woodard
Before you hit the road of adventure to discover America the beautiful, be sure that you understand how to plan a road trip. No road trip planner is complete without a full array of classic road trip snacks. Making a playlist of fun road trip songs will also make the journey more enjoyable. Lastly, be sure to check the local forecast of your route so that you know what kind of weather conditions to prepare for.
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