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Beginner’s Guide to Driving the Florida Keys Highway

The Florida Keys Highway is one of the most iconic road trips in the United States, and hands down one of the most fun to drive! Known as the Overseas Highway, this 113-mile stretch of U.S. Route 1 hops across a chain of tropical islands, linking mainland Florida to Key West with a mix of jaw-dropping views, beach-town charm, and plenty of key lime pie.

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Driving Trail Ridge Road in RMNP

This epic high-altitude route climbs above the trees and stays there, delivering nonstop views of jagged peaks, alpine tundra, and dramatic drop-offs. It’s one of the most awe-inspiring drives in any U.S. national park, and is the highest continuous paved road in the United States. Here’s what to know to go!

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7 Best Stops and Hikes From Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village

The 21-mile stretch between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village gradually descends nearly 2,000 feet from the Chihuahuan Desert basin down to the Rio Grande, past ancient limestone, wide-open desert, and big mountain views. You’ll pass through birding and wildlife hotspots, quiet desert oases, and end up near one of the park’s most iconic experiences: the Hot Springs.

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