Whether you want to hit the road with a bunch of friends or do a bit of solo adventuring, there’s nothing like a long drive through beautiful landscapes. Here are some gorgeous photos of American roads that will make you want to drive across the country.

1. Driving down a dusty desert road while the sun is setting can’t be matched.
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2. There's something so sweet about driving down a country road at sunset.
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3. The dark, deep woods press up against this quiet road in Olympic National Forest, Washington.
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4. Everyone should experience a New England fall at least once.
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5. A scene like this in the Southwest is worth a little bit of sun in your eyes.
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6. A quiet moment driving through the snowy trees near Kamas, Utah.
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7. This road in Death Valley seems to stretch on into infinity.
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8. Autumn erupts in a rainbow of colors along this road in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
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9. The American Southwest is full of landscapes that look positively Martian.
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10. The glorious views from Grimes Canyon Road in Moorpark, California will definitely make you pull over.
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11. Rowena Crest in Mosier, Oregon is the perfect place to get lost in nature.
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12. A long stretch of road on the way to California's Mono Lake.
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13. Cruising through Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada rewards you with unreal views.
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14. A sunny day near Redondo Beach, California is hard to beat.
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15. Even a short drive through the Alaskan wilderness is awe-inspiring.
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16. A seaside drive near the surf of Laguna Beach.
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17. Picture-perfect scenes like this one abound at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
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There’s no time like the present to start planning your great American road trip. If you’re looking for amazing spots to visit on that trip, check out some of America’s greatest natural wonders here.

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