That’s a lot of driving. We’ve been called crazy. And inspiring. We’ve visited some amazing destinations on our year-long road trip, but you gotta get there somehow. So, we’ve done a LOT of driving. We paused to think about all the states we’ve driven through (THIRTY!!! Scroll all the way to the bottom to check out the map!) and all the landscapes we’ve seen along the way when our odometer recently read 25,000 miles.
We’ve taken plenty of great pictures of a hard earned view from a tough hike, or from an isolated mountain top, but there’s no denying we’ve seen some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country without the need to even step outside our vehicle. The miles and moments in between the destinations have filled the pages of our journey.
Are you ready for a view from the front seat? Great. Here’s what 25,000 miles looks like.
Calm, tranquil, peaceful heaven. Lake Abanakee, Adirondack Park, New YorkOut the passenger window, I-91, Vermont. They don’t call it the Green Mountain State for nothin’.One of the many bays on the coast of Maine.A storm rolling in across the corn fields in Pennsylvania, near Gettysburg.Sometimes the clouds, architecture, and angle at which you hang out the side window, make for the perfect shot. Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, St. Louis, MOEarly sunrise on the road in South Dakota.Near Mount Rushmore we drove through this sweet, little tunnel…can’t go around, can’t go over, so let’s go right through. The trees on top don’t even mind.As far as the eye can see in Wyoming…After an endless flat horizon through most of Wyoming, it makes Devil’s Tower even more of a mystery in the middle of this flat land…and this stunning sunset as we drove away closed out a beautiful day.The winding, scenic road weaving through the National Bison Range, wildlife refuge, Missoula, MTThe incomparable Glacier National Park, MT.It was a quick pass through Idaho as we had our eyes set on the Pacific Northwest. Hi and Bye!Driving along Upper Hoh Road, towards Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, WAAlong the same road, we sited several Elk across the Hoh River!We witnessed very sobering sights as well. Logging is a big industry and while there are controls in place and re-plantings, it is still sad to see the remains. Olympic Peninsula, WA.Witness every sunset you possibly can. Especially over the water. Olympic National Park, WA.We called Oregon home for seven weeks and while the rain provided some challenges, we NEVER got tired of this coastline.This is one of the reasons Oregon is so special…the mist, the fog, the coastline, and then when the sun comes out it shines magical rays right through the trees.We feature lots of famous, mammoth Redwoods of Northern California in other posts, but not too far away is the surprising Lost Coast, where cows graze alongside the Pacific Ocean!Mountains, palm trees and orange trees, all in the same shot. Only in California!Winding our way up the mountains of Sequoia National Park.The indescribable winter wonderland of snowy King’s Canyon National Park.Harnessing the power of the wind in California, and seriously the most wind turbines we’ve ever seen. It felt like a weird dream as they went on for miles and miles.Dusk and dawn in Joshua Tree National Park are an otherworldly experience.We loved the beauty and peace within the red rocks of Sedona, AZ.Along the Apache Trail in Arizona…scenic and smooth to start, and then an awesome off-road adventure (with scenery as the second priority behind safe driving).A refreshing sight to see a body of water along the dry, cacti covered Apache Trail in Arizona.Arriving at Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park, TX.
We hope you enjoyed a brief highlight tour capturing a glimpse of 25,000 miles on the road. Check out more of our life on the road via our blog or Instagram and stay tuned for more sights and adventures.
