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Tioga Road is a tricky drive because it’s always a guess as to when it will open for the season. Every winter, snow piles itself on the high road, making it difficult to plow each spring. Sometimes the road opens in May and other years, it opens in late June. But when the road does open, you’ll get spectacular views of meadows, lakes, and peaks.
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At its highest point, Going-to-the-Sun Road is 6,646 feet, and it will take you two hours to drive the entire 50 miles through the majestic Glacier National Park. Along the way, you can spot mountain goats and bighorn sheep. But the Jackson Glacier Overlook, which is just off the road, has the best views of a glacier.
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Jenny Lake Scenic Drive is a small road that will only take 15 to 30 minutes to drive through. The road follows the east shore of Jenny Lake, which was formed 12,000 years ago. Along the road, you’ll also be greeted by views of the mountains.
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Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is 1,530 feet, making it the highest peak on the North Atlantic coast. From October 7 through March 6, the mountain becomes especially popular because it is the first place to see the sunrise in the US. To get to the top, you have to take Summit Road, which is scenic in itself. Along the way, you can stop at several observation points to take in the national park.
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When driving down the 33-mile Rim Drive, you will pass lakes, forests, and meadows. The road was constructed to give drivers the best panoramic views possible. In fact, the National Park Service writes, “The contours of the road were designed to complement the natural landscape, and disappear from view as you look across the lake from any point.”
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Skyline Drive is 105 miles long and takes you straight through the scenic landscapes of Shenandoah. Along the way, you can see Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, black bears, wild turkeys, azaleas, and goldenrod.
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The Geology Tour Road is 18 miles long through Joshua Tree National Park. Along the way, you can stop at 16 designated areas that celebrate the unique, arid landscape of the desert, so it will take you about two hours to make a round trip, according to the National Park Service.
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