8. The Blue Ridge Mountains
The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains stretch across much of the eastern US, spanning from Georgia to Pennsylvania. So there are a lot of places where you can go to explore this striking mountain range. Indeed, many of the favored starting points are only a short drive from different East Coast cities One popular option is the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drive.
9. The California Coast Ranges
These appropriately named mountains are situated along the popular California coast. More specifically, they stretch for 400 miles from Humboldt County to Del Norte. Some say they cover most of California’s “scenic parts.” The noteworthy Santa Lucia Range can be found here. Most notably, it encompasses the beautiful Big Sur region. Cruise the famous Pacific Coast Highway and see the sights.
