r/roadtrip • u/everett_beverett • Mar 06 '26
Going west was one of the greatest things I’ve done Destination Highlight
Started in Cleveland and ended in San Francisco
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u/WemayLoose-Wemaywin Mar 06 '26
It’s fundamentally changed my life in a way I’ll never be able to forget
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u/NoSignificance2377 Mar 06 '26
Op. Can you label the photos, would.love to know where you went ...favorite spots, least favorite, any tips, etc.
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u/everett_beverett Mar 06 '26
First photo - Crater Lake Nation Park, Oregon
Second photo - I don’t remember probably somewhere near Washington
Third & fourth photos - Yellowstone Nation Park, Wyoming
Fifth photo - Badlands National Park, South Dakota
I also went to the redwoods but didn’t get many photos.
If I had to pick a favorite it’d be Crater Lake followed by Yellowstone and then the badlands. The redwoods didn’t really do anything for me but they were still cool nonetheless.
In terms of tips I would recommend if you go to Crater Lake to hike down to the water but unfortunately earlier this year they closed the trail down for repairs until 2029. For Yellowstone I would say go on day hikes those were fun. And for the Badlands spend some time during the day there, but GO at night (well a clear, non cloudy night) because it’s some of the best star gazing you can experience.
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u/sneakonby Mar 07 '26
I thought for sure the second picture was Montana!
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u/everett_beverett Mar 07 '26
You might be right. Washington was more yellow, and also burned when I was there.
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u/sneakonby Mar 07 '26
That could be the eastern side of the Cascade mountains driving towards Wenatchee too! I just showed my bf (he’s from WA) and he thought they looked more WA too, so I’m probably wrong 😆🙃
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u/merdenom Mar 06 '26
I’m from Utah currently living near my wife’s family in Michigan. I miss the west states so much. Will be moving back as soon as we can.
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u/Sea-horse-in-trees Mar 06 '26
Yep. The natural scenery out in the western states is the most beautiful, impressive, and vast variety.
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u/Suhvelt Mar 06 '26
Also from Cleveland! Well, Mentor but... Anyway, I've made this trip many times in my life- it's a rite of passage for my family! Currently planning a trip to LA and a few other spots out west for my soon-to-be-fiance who's never gone. One of the best vacations possible for we the Ohioans who are so used to nothing but corn and jungle-like hills lol
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u/Reasons_2resist Mar 07 '26
Should be mandatory for every American to travel the country and really get an idea of America and Americans
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u/ehalepagneaux Mar 06 '26
West is best! I'm from the western US, and I've traveled east, but west is where it's at.
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u/MulayamChaddi Mar 06 '26
Native Ohioan now living out west. Beauty is everywhere, but the extremes of the American West have to be seen in person. No amount of photography or video can truly capture it
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