100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

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The sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime- 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of diverting sites, roadside attractions, and pure fun along the way. Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime- 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of sites and roadside attractions along the way. A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska's Route One through Anchorage to Kenai. Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico's Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850. Or discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii's Oahu Circle Island Drive, while history lovers can follow Canada's War of 1812 trail- a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way. Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive--the ultimate road trip playlist anyone--here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

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National Geographics100 Drives, 5000 Ideasis the perfect road trip companion. And, if youre feeling adventurous, it outlines pitstops and detours that you can take along the way. Tabi Thoughts

The photographs themselves make you want to hop into the car and start drivingThe book also has great tips for those who like to do more than to drive, but bike, camp, hike, etcIn this book, the author gives some very cool facts about the locations, which will be great for anyone wanting to be onJeopardy, or better yet, annoy the kids with your immense, and seemingly endless, fountain of impractical knowledge. Man of la Book
Each drive gives the reader ideas of where to go and what to do and see along the way. I love that theyve added in the distance, drive time, the best season to visit, and some highlights so you can plan accordingly. There are also some facts included for each place, like historical knowledge or types of wildlife in the area. PNW Pixie

This book has so much information packed in - the distance to and fro, when you should visit, activities available, and expert travel tips. It truly is the perfect road trip book to dive intoYou will LOVE this one to bits!! And, I'm pretty sure you'll be inspired to start planning out a road trip or three of your own. A Bookish Way of Life

With beautiful pictures, clear outlines for road trip planning, and convincing details about each stop on the trip, you truly cant go wrong with this book as an outline for your upcoming travels. Halles Wandering Soul

So many amazing trips packed into one book!... The pictures are amazing and the places to stop are endless. Instagram: @books_with_bethany

we get epic journeysWe get classic road trips and also drives off the beaten path!!... You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Instagram: @nature.books.coffee

The photographs are beautiful and each one makes me want to plan a road trip! Not in Jersey

I have already dog eared so many pages and cant wait to hit the road. So, satisfy your wanderlust while youre cooped up in the house by reading100 Drives, 5000 Ideasand exploring what could be your next great road trip. Amys Book-et List

Right now, travel might be limited but we can all live vicariously through this bookA perfect travel guide for an adventure. Living My Best Book Life

I found several places that I would love to visit and I have begun to make a bucket listLet's all hope this passes quickly so people can get back to the business of exploring this amazing country. From the TBR Pile

National Geographics100 Drives, 5000 Ideasis the perfect road trip companion. And, if youre feeling adventurous, it outlines pitstops and detours that you can take along the way. Tabi Thoughts

So thankful for this National Geographic book on a day like today when Im stuck at home. The pictures are gorgeous and I feel like Im getting a little reprieve for my mind. I love to travel and these photos are giving me some great ideas for this summer! Instagram: @wellreadtraveler

This is another beautiful and inspiring book from National Geographic. I would easily take every trip in this book if I could, and I love that the focus is road trips because I definitely can someday. As ever, the full color photos are stunning. Jennifer Tar Heel Reader

I know right now the world seems to be on lockdown and everyone is saying Stay At Home but we believe that this is temporary and when the cities and towns reopen, well probably all be ready for some travel adventuresThe photographs are stunning and the information about each site seems to be well researched and extraordinarily inviting, and I promise, thats not just cabin fever talkingThe book provides historical information with cultural sensitivity and also shares tips to ease the transition from paper to actual travel. Run Wright

There will always be times when we simply cant travel. We may just be in between trips or there may be a more significant reason that travel has been placed on hold. At times like these, I turn to books to fuel my wanderlust and find ideas for when I am able to hit the road again. National Geographics recently published100 Drives, 5000 Ideasby Joe Yogerst is just the book you need right now to satisfy your wanderlust and provide plenty of ideas for future road tripsIf you browse through the book and sticky tab all the trips that look interesting then youll have enough road trip ideas to last a lifetime!! Gone With the Family

Nowadays, a road trip sounds pretty perfectI couldnt think of a better book to inspire my wanderlust at this moment in timeFlipping through the pages, it almost felt like I was in the locations highlightedexactly the escapism I needed during a time where I cant leave and travelOne of the things I love most aboutNational Geographicis how it continually inspires a sense of wonderI feel as though when were ready to start traversing the United States, well be ready to hit the road like pros. Alex on the Map

Author Bio

During three decades as an editor, writer, and photographer, JOE YOGERST has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, CNN Travel, Islands magazine, the International New York Times (Paris), Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic Traveler. He has also written for 34 National Geographic books, including the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. His first U.S. novel, a murder-mystery titled Nemesis, was published in 2018. Yogerst is currently writing and hosting a National Geographic/Great Courses video series on America's state parks, debuting fall 2019.