“Weekend Escapes: Hidden Spots for Explorers”

Long weekends are perfect for hitting the road and exploring new places. With an extra day off, you can break from routine and enjoy exciting trips. Check out these top getaways:

Olympic Peninsula Loop (WA): Start in Seattle, ferry to Bainbridge Island, explore Port Townsend, and hike Olympic National Park. Don’t miss Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach.

Pacific Coast Highway (CA): Drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruz, visit Monterey and Carmel, and admire the Big Sur coast.

Canyonlands & Arches (UT): Discover Arches National Park’s stunning formations, then explore Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky and Needles districts.

Black Hills & Badlands (SD): See Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and explore Custer State Park and Badlands National Park.

Route 66 Mini-Adventure (AZ): Ride the Grand Canyon Railway, explore Route 66 towns like Seligman and Kingman, and visit Chloride’s ghost town.

Route 66 (IL): Start in Chicago, visit Joliet and Pontiac, and end in Springfield at the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Each trip offers a mix of nature, history, and unique experiences for a memorable escape!

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