13. San Francisco To Yosemite Loop

This is a 10-day loop trip from the city of San Francisco to popular Yosemite National Park and back again. Explore San Francisco then head to Monterey and Carmel and cruise part of the well-known Pacific Coast Highway. “Must-sees” include Alcatraz, Big Sur, the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and the Monterey Aquarium.

Next, drive east to Yosemite National Park, do some hiking and see the sights. Wash it down with some wine tasting in Napa Valley or Sonoma. See the giant redwoods in Muir Woods, then head back to San Fran.  

14. The American Southwest From Las Vegas Trip

Because of inexpensive flights, Las Vegas, Nevada, is a great place to start a road trip. Start this 10-day trip by cruising to the Valley of Fire State Park then head to the Grand Canyon. From there, do a loop drive to Moab and explore both Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Next, go west, young man, to see Bryce Canyon National Park, and then Zion before heading back to Vegas. Other optional stops include Antelope Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Goblin Valley State Park, and Monument Valley.  

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