10 American Road Trip Photos to Inspire You to hit the road
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Road trips, to me, are the ultimate way to travel. You get to see every inch of the country in between point A and point B, and stop at points along the way you never would have been able to if you had flown. These road trip photos definitely attest to that.
Oftentimes, a road trip isn’t as much about the destination as it is about the journey, and there is something seriously poetic and beautiful about that.
My recent road trip down part of the Pacific Coast Highway and up Route 66 was absolutely amazing. We saw the landscape change from beautiful ocean views, to sprawling deserts, to the great plains of the American midwest. Oh, and we visited the Grand Canyon. That was pretty life-changing.
So without further ado, here are 10 road trip photos that will hopefully inspire you to get in your car and hit the road 🙂
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National Parks Road Trip Photos
By far one of the best parts of a road trip is getting to stop at some amazing national parks and other natural attractions along the way. Here are a few road trip photos from national parks!
We were totally blown away by the amount of life in the desert…
And the lack of life in other parts…
And of course, the Grand Canyon takes your breath away every. single. time.
The Open Road
Of course, in addition to the gorgeous National Parks, there’s nothing quite like the open road…
Quirky road trip photos
And what’s a road trip without a few quirky roadside attractions? These were some of our favorites.
From diners with deliciously disgusting food…
To spray painted Cadillacs on the side of the highway…
And a random spot in Oklahoma with 500 different flavors of soda and a giant soda bottle statue…
There really is nothing like a road trip.
So what are you waiting for? Jump into your car and get driving!
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