Five Getaway Adventures You Can Only Have in the United States
You don’t need to leave the United States to have an unforgettable adventure. The United States is a vast, seemingly never-ending place to explore and discover. We’ve rounded out a few experience trips that are unique to the good old U-S-of-A and will leave you feeling as patriotic as apple pie.
Drive Along Route 66
Arguably the most famous highway in the world, a road trip along historic Route 66 will take you across the span of eight states and close to 2,500 miles. Stretching from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, this iconic trip has countless stops along the way that are quintessentially American. Don’t have time to travel the entire route? Jump on anywhere and get a truly patriotic experience.
Route 66
Bear Watch at Katmai National Park
While it’s not Jellystone, you are bound to get a view of Yogi and his friends at Katmai National Park in Alaska. As one of the premier brown bear viewing locations in the world, the park is home to an estimated 2,200 brown bears. Fun fact: more bears than people are estimated to inhabit the Alaskan Peninsula! Katmai provides one of the few unaltered habitats for the majestic, mighty animals, and as a visitor to the park you will be able to view these creatures in the most uninhibited way possible. If you are a nature lover, this might be your next ideal spot to visit. Check out https://www.nps.gov/katm/planyourvisit/bear-watching.htm for more bear watching information.
Katmai National Park
Travel the Big Sur Coast Highway
Starting in San Fransisco, California and running 656 miles south to San Juan Capistrano (just south of Los Angeles), the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most photographed, famous highways in the road. Arguable the most scenic stretch of this iconic roadway is the route from San Francisco to Big Sur. Take your time on this road trip (a couple days is ideal), stoping at iconic spots such as Devil’s Slide and Half Moon Bay along the way. Read https://www.wellplannedjourney.com/pacific-coast-highway-san-francisco-to-big-sur/ for the ultimate traveler’s guide along this famous route.
Pacific Coast Highway
Go Horseback Riding on a Ranch
Dude Ranches have been around for over a century, although in recent years they have gained momentum (thanks, largely, to the popular show Yellowstone). This can be an ideal family friendly trip, with many ranches to choose from in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas and more. Wondering which is the perfect one for you? Visit https://www.bestduderanches.com to read detailed reviews so you can narrow it down, and when you are ready we can give you a custom quote with several options to choose from for your next all-American getaway.
Wyoming
Hike in the World’s First National Park
The World’s First National Part, Yellowstone, was established in 1872 and offers visitors 3,500 square miles of wilderness above a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Idaho and Montana as well. Visitors to the park can see famous landmarks such as “Old Faithful” and observe canyons, forests, hot springs, and hundreds of animal species.
Yellowstone National Park
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