There are a variety of transportation types in the US, but if you really want to get to the best places you’re going to need a car. Sure, it is easier to fly between big cities, and fun to take the train, but reaching the national parks and other natural places of interest requires wheels.
But what kind? Well, it all depends where you’re going. Some places have rougher terrain and require more horsepower, and others are relatively easy to get around.
If you’re going to Vegas, you’re most likely going to fly in (unless you’re coming from some other part of Nevada, which few tourists are). Now this is a place where you don’t need a hefty car. In fact, a nice, sleek sports car will suit the mood of the place just perfectly. You probably already know a lot about things to do in Vegas adults, but you might check out some information portals, anyway. Find out where the best casinos and other entertainment spots are.
There are 63 national parks in the US, far too many for us to detail here. But we will focus on just a few of them and how best to reach them:
● Glacier National Park. As the name suggests, this park is full of beautiful glacial landscapes. Before you get out to go on one of its many scenic hiking trails, it’s best to think about how you’ll get to the park and around the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This is a drive that can’t be missed on any visit to the park, and it’s best to take something sturdy like a Jeep Wrangler or Subaru Outback Wilderness when you do so.
● Yellowstone. Another national favorite allows for a certain amount of internal driving before you hit the geysers, hot springs, and wildlife sanctuaries. Driving around the Grand Loop Road will allow you to get close to many of the most popular attractions. It is advisable to take something like a Subaru Outback or Ford Explorer when you go.
● Yosemite. Arguably America’s most famous national park is home to towering domes, including the world-renowned Half Dome, incredible waterfalls, and miles of sequoia groves. Tioga Road, Glacier Point Road, and a few others allow for internal driving. And for this it is best to take a Jeep Grand Cherokee or something similar.
Driving in Hawaii is also a thing. Although the state is best known for its beaches, there are plenty of internal wonders that are also amazing pieces of creation. You can drive up a volcano on Maui and watch the sun rise, for example. This particular ride is not as treacherous as it was once made out to be. If you’ve got the family with you, you can easily rent a standard economy car and manage the drive quite easily. And you can use the same car to glide along the beaches down below.
America is vast. We could go on and on about all the sites that the country has to offer, and what kinds of cars are best to reach them. But you get the main idea. If you’re going somewhere that is rugged or potentially snow-covered, you’re going to need a stronger vehicle and potentially four-wheel drive. In many parts of the US, you can drive in any of several different car types. You just need to decide what you want in terms of size, fuel efficiency, etc. Whatever your choice, be sure to get out there and really explore. There are too many great places to miss.
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