Nothing says summer quite like a road trip, with the windows rolled down and snacks at the ready. Spend your sunny days exploring something new—from rocky Colorado all the way to the breezy Oregon Coast.
Start your trip off in beautiful Breckenridge, where you’ll find year-round alpine activities and pops of colorfully painted shops along Main Street. If your trip out includes a bike rack, venture out to Boreas Pass Road for some mountain biking, or hike along the trails at McCullough Gulch for a stunning waterfall view.
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As we head out of the mountains and into the desert, Moab is an adventurer’s paradise. Stop for a day or two to see Utah’s iconic red rock formations and dinosaur dig sites at Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Pro tip: The area’s wide-open skies make for fantastic stargazing.
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A little further north, you’ll find rest and relaxation along Bear Lake’s turquoise waters. Nicknamed the “Caribbean of the Rockies,” the lake is split between the Idaho-Utah border and is a local hot spot for boating, kayaking, swimming, and jet skiing.
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After so much outdoor adventure, it’s time for a break in the city. Slow things down and enjoy the city of trees with a stroll around the Boise River Greenbelt, stopping to visit independent coffee shops, wineries, and indulging in riverfront dining at Luciano’s. The Greenbelt runs through downtown, leading the way for family-friendly attractions like the Boise Art Museum, JUMP, and Hyde Park.
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Bend is a perfect spot to choose your own adventure. To the west, you’ll find the rolling peaks of the Cascade Mountains, and on its southern end, the land shifts to the red dust and sagebrush of the high desert. Wind down after a day of adventure by sampling the area’s top-notch breweries.
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You’ve made it at last to the stunning Pacific coastline. What better way to celebrate than dinner by the ocean? Relax into the roll of the tide, peruse cute beach towns, and don’t forget to snap a photo by the famous Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach—if your timing’s just right, you might see puffins on its perch.
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