Historic Columbia River Highway
If history is your thing, then this American road trip destination is the one for you (the clues in the name), Constructed in 1917, this 23 miles (37 Kilometers) road trip adventure is the oldest scenic route in the country.
So much so that today it is revered as a national historic landmark. Starting at Troutdale, your journey will see you take in the amazing Vista House which sits over 700 ft above the Columbia River, followed by more waterfalls than you can shake a stick at (the LaTourell Falls Wahkeenah Falls-242 ft and Multnomah Falls-620ft).
You’ll enjoy all of this while enjoying the breathtaking foliage-covered cliffs littered with old bridges and the carved-out road tunnels that cut through the cliffsides.
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I have been on all these routes but you missed including Rocky Mountain National Park!
Great article but could you mention the state(s) that the following roadtrips cover?
1) Historic Columbia River Highway, 2) Red Rock country
My daughter and grand daughter just drove back and forth across RED ROCK COUNTRY. FROM THE GRAND CANYON TO SEDONA TO WINSLOW( stood on the corner with statues singing “Standing on the corner in Winslow Az “ ) and back to Flagstaff.
Ye, I was missing that too. (the states)
Took my first trip on Rt 66 in 1961 as we moved from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles. I am planning on another trip this coming year. I look forward to the painted desert and the petrified forest, I still have Glacier Part in Montana to traverse. Why go overseas?
My best friend and I have always loved road trips. This list gives us more destinations that we haven’t seen yet!