You can’t take this scenic drive around the Monterey Peninsula without paying for it. About ten dollars, in fact. It does seem a bit ironic that a toll is needed to access exclusive neighborhoods, but this is one of the best-known destinations in northern California.
The Monterey Peninsula is famous for pricey golf courses, multimillion dollar homes of residents like Charles Schwab and Clint Eastwood, and some very expensive lodging. But...[continued]
One of the least explored, most beautiful areas in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park is in the southern region. Here there are slot canyons, natural bridges, and wide open views of the colorful valleys and ridges on the spine of the Lower Waterpocket Fold. And no people!
The Notom-Bullfrog Road is an easy way to see it all. And better yet, it is a very scenic shortcut from the Bullfrog Marina at Lake Powell to Utah Highway 24, just a bit...[continued]
Treads | Bike - A non-motorized two-lane trail around Leadville. [more]
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