Choose to either go clockwise or Anti, either way you will still experience stunning views of the glistening White Mountain tops of the Olympic ranges, to picturesque shorelines, gushing waterfalls, small logging towns, past "the most beautiful lake in the United States," -Lake Crescent and to really make this a unique experience, top it off by taking a hike through the Hoh and Quinault rainforests located in the heart of the national park. To commence this 330 mile (531 Kilometres) loop Journey, start off in Seattle and make your way to the Olympic Peninsula by connecting onto highway 101 via Junction 104. An intermediate SUV like a Hyundai Tucson or Toyota RAV4 provides enough room for 5 passengers and seems like a smart option for long trips. Recommended car: If you are bringing some of your hiking gear, renting an SUV would work best. Many bicyclists frequent the Parkway and usually move at a slower pace than cars. Note that the Parkway’s speed limit is usually 45 mph or less in some places. Definitely an unforgettable trip which you can enjoy no matter what time of the year it is. Commence your journey from Either Boone or Cherokee and find your way to Blue Ridge Parkway Road so you can indulge 5 and a half hours of Mountainous terrains, the occasional eerie fog, to waterfalls, wild turkeys and birds, to scarlet sourwoods to deep reds and vibrant yellows during the fall season (End of September-October) to a whole new array of wildflowers that bloom orange, white, pink, purple and red during spring (May- June). With a ban on billboards, commercial traffic and the absence of any commercial towns, the 45 mph speed limit will be a delight as you can truly admire one of the USA's finest scenic drives. This type of rental is ideal if you want a fast ride for your next vacation.Īt 469 miles (755 kilometers) long connecting the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway drive is definitely a road trip you won't find anywhere else. Recommended car: For epic style and unmatched performance, enjoy a standard sports car rental such as Dodge Challenger. Note also that vehicles longer than 21 feet are restricted between Avalanche Campground and the Rising Sun picnic area parking.
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Useful tips: The parking lot at Logan Pass is usually full from 9:30 am to 4 pm during high season (mid-July to mid-August), so expect road delays and difficulty finding the best parking spot. This road is truly a visual treat so also keep those eyes peeled for the odd sighting of mountain goats, bighorn sheep and other forms of wildlife that will be flying around.
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Commencing from either Route 2 Or Route 86 This east/west, west/east road trip in Montana will lead you on a spectacular journey over the continental divide for an easy 1 hour and a half duration through lush green forests alongside Lake Mac Donald, down into deep valleys under plunging glacial covered mountain tops, to Saint Mary Lake where you can view the 100 ft (160 m) high gushing crystal waterfall. This 50 miles (80 kilometers) jagged cliff-hugging mountain journey, is the only road to span the Glacier National Park in Northwest Montana-and what a treat it is.
Recommended car: Since most park roads are paved and some are quite narrow, renting a compact car such as Ford Focus or Nissan Versa has become a popular choice, especially for traveling couples.
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