Unforgettable routes in the U.S.

Nicknamed the “Highway to the Sky,” the 69-mile Beartooth Highway connects Yellowstone National Park and Red Lodge, Montana. The road passes through alpine forest and arctic tundra and delivers constant views of 12,000-foot peaks.

A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway is equal parts journey and destination. Built on the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 469-mile-long road carries travelers between two popular national parks, but it’s also an attraction in its own right.

Traversing the White Mountain National Forest between Conway and Lincoln, New Hampshire, the Kancamagus Highway offers nearly endless opportunities to pause and enjoy views of mountains, valleys, and rivers.

Highway 1 and U.S. Route 101 combine to provide an epic road trip along nearly the entirety of the West Coast of the U.S. that offers everything from beaches lined with palm trees to misty, rainforest-covered mountains.

Route 66 is the quintessential embodiment of the road and all its greatest promises: freedom and serendipity, kitsch and living history, and a case study of the very particular way Americans have moved and multiplied.

Taking in the scenery of Skyline Drive is a bucket-list item for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The road attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year, eager to take in vibrant fall foliage or colorful spring wildflowers.

From towering peaks to deep craters, ancient lava flows to steaming lakes, almost everything you see on a drive along Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway was formed by volcanic activity. But the drive offers far more than a lesson in volcanology.