Best scenic drives away from the crowd

It’s every American driver’s dream – and rite of passage – to get around Pacific Coast HighwayRoute 66, Florida Route 1 from keys Up the peninsula, and all those other scenic side roads that don’t need us to shed more light on them. They’ve been sung, written about, talked about, and definitely driven by more cars Which we care about guiding you towards today.

Looking for the prettiest spots on your next road trip? Consider taking any of these hidden finds on the way to your final stop – unless, of course, the drive itself is the destination. Then sit back and enjoy the ride and keep your eyes open. There is a lot to see along these amazing journeys, except for the usual traffic ahead.

1. The Badlands Episode, South Dakota

With 16 scenic views across a 39-mile loop, this detour through other South Dakota badlands is a fast, uninhabited detour from the throngs of Black Hills at nearby Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Monument, Deadwood, and the like. Here, you’ll really feel like you’re on the moon – but with big-horned sheep, black-footed ferrets, and prairie dogs thrown in. The one-hour loop SD Highway 240 is among the most unassuming in the country, and is perfect paired with the nearby scenic wildlife loop – if you don’t mind some bison-caused traffic jams.

Make sure to see: wall drug—The overall commercial tourist site in an otherwise small wall, SD at the northwest corner of the loop where I-90 meets. You really can’t miss it.

2. San Juan Skyway, Colorado

This stretch of the Rocky Mountains in southwest Colorado offers travelers some of the country’s most scenic views and beautiful high-altitude cities. Ski towns like Telluride and Durango are great for recreation in the winter and also stunning in the summer, as the former hosts many famous festivals, such as Telluride Film Festival And the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. But back to the winding mountain road itself: the 230-mile stretch showcases the cliffs of Hermosa, the San Juan National Forest, and the famous Million Dollar Highway (the segment between Silverton and Ouray) that would have cost $1 million per mile to build. The opinions alone are worth every penny.

Make sure to see: The Double RL Ranch— No, you can’t stop to see Ralph Lauren’s 16,000-acre estate, but you can stare at it as you drive past. It goes on, it goes, it goes…

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