Tag: Road Trip

Canada Calling: Epic Road Trips Through The Canadian Rockies

Canada Calling: Epic Road Trips Through The Canadian Rockies – In a two-week drive, you can take in many of Western Canada’s top attractions, from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies and back. See the sights of Vancouver, then day-trip by ferry to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Take another day to get outdoors in the mountains in Whistler.

Stop at Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho National Parks as you enter the Canadian Rockies, preparing for real mountains as you head east. In Alberta, you’ll visit Lake Louise, follow the scenic Icefield Parkway to Jasper, then head back south for a couple of days outdoors in Banff National Park. From there, travel through BC’s Kootenays region with stops in the fun towns of Fernie and Nelson, and wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley on the way back to Vancouver and the coast.

Canada Calling: Epic Road Trips Through The Canadian

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Coastal Road Trips: Exploring Scenic Shorelines

Coastal Road Trips: Exploring Scenic Shorelines – The best way to discover the California coast is to hit the road. Following this popular road trip will take you through California’s bustling cities, small coastal towns, redwood forests, and sandy beaches.

For the most part, you’ll cover this incredible 850 miles following the historic Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) and the U.S. 101. You can switch back and forth between the two paths depending on your pace and interests. Highway 1 is usually more scenic; The U.S. 101 is fast. A few detours are needed to cover the entire coast (for example, you will drive I-5 between San Diego and Los Angeles).

Coastal Road Trips: Exploring Scenic Shorelines

The daily routes below start in Southern California, but you can easily start in Central or Northern California, or change the route (from driving north to south) if that works best for you. … Read the rest