Visit remote wilderness, and six beautiful lakes where you can partake in fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hike to wonderful mountain views, and a logging museum.
Many people imagine Maine as a rugged coastline peppered with quaint seaside communities, but the state of Maine also has some of the most remote wilderness in the country. The mountainous Rangeley Lakes region on the western edge of the state is composed of six beautiful lakes offering such outdoor activities as fishing, swimming, camping and boating. This drive exposes some of Maine’s most beautiful scenery. Start in the town of Byron and take Rte. Seventeen north. Watch for the Appalachian Trail symbols on your left, and park on the side of the road if you’re fascinated in taking a hike. The well-marked path leads to some amazing mountain views. If you want to see the views without the walk, stop at the Height of Land Overlook for westerly views of hundreds of miles of mountains, lakes, and forests. Read more . . .
The sixty-mile drive on U.S. 14 from Dayton to Shell takes approximately 2 hours. The highway is occasionally closed in the winter. Head west on U.S. 14 from Dayton and follow the Tongue River as it runs toward the Big Horn Mountains.
Crowds of people visit Yellowstone National Parks and Grand Teton each summer. If you plan to be one of them, you might appreciate getting out of the groups for a day or two during your visit. The succeeding 3 drives will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the United States. All 3 are 200 miles apart. For the most part, the best things about these little day trips are the absence of masses and the beautiful scenery. 
This route is a mountain-lovers dream with scenic overlooks, parks, roadside picnic areas, and even a car ferry. Make sure to pack your hiking boots, plenty of film, and some rain gear as it rains a lot! Your trip begins in Olympia and leads north on U.S. 101 for about 85 miles before heading east on Route 104 to Port Gamble. Here you will drive south to Route 305 to Bainbridge Island and ride the ferry across Puget Sound to Seattle. Olympia is the gateway to the Olympic National Forest and the Olympic Mountains. While in town, check out some of the many antique dealers or stroll around the State Capitol buildings. 
Everyone should discover the desert southwest and the natural wonders that await you across southern Utah. A little ambitious for a day’s drive, one could easily spend a whole day exploring any one of the monuments and parks along the way. Start your trip at St. George in the southwest corner of the state, head out on Route 9 going to Zion National Park. Route 9 runs right through Zion Canyon, a pretty drive, but it can get tremendously busy during peak tourist season.