Ultimate USA Hidden Gems Road Trip: 20-Day Cross-Country Expedition

Take in sweeping ocean vistas and dramatic bridge views over the swirling marine currents connecting Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands.

Hike through ancient moss-draped trees and lush ferns along peaceful rainforest trails inside Olympic National Park.

Experience Bavarian-style architecture, local artisan shops, and Alpine mountain backdrops in this mountain getaway.

Drive along turquoise glacial lakes and marvel at jagged peaks in one of North America's most rugged mountain wildernesses.

Grab fresh huckleberry bear claws and baked goods at this remote historic outpost on the edge of the wilderness.

Walk across the wooden swinging bridge suspended high over roaring whitewater rapids and scenic river canyons.

Step back into the 1860s gold rush era while exploring preserved wooden boardwalks and historic buildings in this territorial capital.

Marvel at blazing red Aztec sandstone formations carved into petroglyph canyons and scenic desert drives.

Photograph seven towering stacks of brightly painted boulders standing isolated in the open desert.

Explore narrow slot-like clay spires and dramatic erosional formations along easy walking paths.

Descend underground to view intricate stalactites in Lehman Caves or hike among ancient bristlecone pine trees.

Soak in rustic metal tubs supplied by geothermal mineral springs with panoramic views of the Big Smoky Valley.

Walk among dozens of rusted cars, trucks, and buses planted nose-down into the ground as outdoor desert art.

Wander through 18 carved sandstone canyons with seasonal waterfalls and cliffside river views along the Illinois River.

Climb Monks Mound at this UNESCO World Heritage Site to oversee the largest pre-Columbian Native American settlement north of Mexico.

Hike across massive sandstone bluffs and rock formations offering unobstructed panoramas of the Shawnee National Forest.

Hike out to the famous rock ledge projecting over the Ozark National Forest canopy for sweeping valley views.

Visit this architectural masterpiece featuring 425 windows nestled quietly inside the Ozark mountain woodland.

Stroll down historic Bathhouse Row to experience thermal mineral spring architecture and historic bathhouses.

Hike beneath over 100 natural sandstone arches and towering forest cliffs in this world-renowned climbing and wilderness destination.

Take a guided ranger walk through the world's longest known cave system, featuring grand underground passages and limestone formations.

Marvel at the 57-foot amber-colored waterfall plunging into a lush evergreen gorge in the Allegheny Mountains.

Observe dramatic 900-foot quartzite rock fins rising high above the North Fork River, popular among rock climbers.

Drive sections of America's favorite scenic highway, stopping at viewpoints over misty Appalachian mountain peaks.

Walk behind the rushing wall of water along a paved trail tucked inside the Nantahala National Forest.

Swim or snorkel in an underground prehistoric spring inside a roof collapsed dry cave with crystal clear 72-degree waters.

Journey by ferry or seaplane 70 miles west of Key West to explore historic Fort Jefferson and pristine coral reefs.

Paddle along crystal clear spring waters where wild manatees gather in large numbers during cooler months.

Hike down the black sand beach and coastal trails into this dramatic sacred valley framed by steep green cliffs.

Climb over 1,000 wooden railway steps to reach the summit crater rim for 360-degree views of Oahu's coastline.

Hike through lush bamboo forests along the Pipiwai Trail to stand at the base of this towering 400-foot waterfall.