Most agree the most impressive part of the Pacific Coast highway between LA and San Francisco is Big Sur. The route is byThe Bixby Bridgewhich is one of the tallest single-span concrete bridges in the world it is one of the most photographed bridges on the West Coast. At 714 feet long...
The NC500 is not an actual single road or highway likeRoute 66or thePacific Coast Highway, but is a series of existing roads that form a loop around the northern Highlands. The route is just over 500 miles and mainly hugs the northern coast of Scotland, hence the name. It was designed...
Chicago is home to some iconic buildings and impressive architecture. Many of the buildings in the city are free to visit, and a number of these are within easy walking distance of the Willis Tower as you head towards your next stop. We think this can make for a nice way to stretch you...
Starting at the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver, British Columbia, the itinerary guides you along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, through the spectacular Coastal Mountain Range, and continues along BC’s Interior and the Cariboo Mountains, famous for its waterfalls. You will be flabbergasted by Alberta...
It was also a perfect day, weather-wise. Relatively warm, sunny, and crystal clear, with ever-present views of gorgeous mountains and jewel blue water. It was like a wintry version of thePacific Coast Highwaytrip my sister and I documented on the blog a while back. ...
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. "The Mother Road"was commissioned on November 11, 1926, and ultimately stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. ...
Big Sur Road Trip Stops (In Order)On that note, let’s dive into our Big Sur trip itinerary. Again, these are some of the best stops when driving Highway 1 Big Sur, listed in order from north to south:Stop #1: Carmel-by-the-Sea...
Connect Lake Agnes and the Plain of Six Glaciers via the Highline trail. Distance round-trip: 14,5 km/9 mi. Duration: 5-6 hours for the whole looptrail ride around Lake LouiseHorseback RidingNot into hiking the 5.5 km one-way trail to the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House? Try the 4...
Route 66 Road Atlas.1:1,000,000. ITMB. The 'Mother Road' of the USA is one of the most famous highways of the world. When the highway was developed in the 1920s, America was just discovering the automobile and long-distance roads were visionary. Today, it has been replaced by the ...
Nice views of the Pacific and Monterey Bay at the top. Very steep heading back. Lots of highway noise. Good for a short elevation hike. Stacey L Sep 2, 2024•Hiking Very steep in parts, recommend long pants as it's narrow/brushy in parts. Beautiful! Show activity Alex Woodhouse ...