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      Mendocino to Leggett, California: Wine, Coastal Views & Roadside Attractions 

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      Published on 09-23-2011 12:06 AM
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      72 miles – 3-5 hours

      A Northern California coastal route with variety, vistas and vino. Head north along California State Highway 1 from Mendocino to Leggett at the junction of CA-1 and U.S Highway 101. Chic Mendocino County bed-and-breakfast inns like Stanford Inn, Brewery Gulch and Little River Inn are idyllic bases for exploring the area. ...
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      Seattle, Washington to the San Juan Islands 

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      Published on 04-22-2011 12:03 AM
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      124 miles - 6+ hours

      From Seattle to the San Juan Islands, take the long way - the uncommon corridors. You won't regret it. From Seattle, head north on I-5 for Woodinville Wine Country. Don't miss the amazing Boeing Future of Flight Museum & Plant Tour before driving onto a ...
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      Muscle Shoals to Mentone - Alabama the Beautiful 

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      Published on 06-23-2010 01:41 AM
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      259 Miles - Allow 6-8 hours

      One of the top four states for biodiversity, from the mountains to the seashore, Alabama lives up to the tagline 'Alabama the Beautiful.' Join a native Alabamian for this route that roams the state from northwest to northeast. Veer off the Interstate and follow state roads ...
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      Portland to Pemaquid Point, Maine: Lighthouses and Lobster 

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      Published on 06-06-2010 01:32 AM
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      106 Miles - 3 hours to 3 days

      Rich in seafaring heritage, Maine boasts over 5,000 miles of coastline and 2,000+ coastal islands. It pays to focus on one region at a time. Portland is the jumping off point for this microcosm of Americana route sure to please old salts and lobster lovers. It's a little over ...
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      Portland to McMinnville, Oregon: Wine Tours 

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      Published on 05-25-2010 12:09 AM
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      50 miles, about 3 to 5 hours

      Willamette Valley Wine Country is less than an hour's drive from Portland via I-5 South. Note: Willamette is pronounced "wih-lam-it" (rhymes with dammit) and folks around there are sensitive about saying it right. Picture rolling hills carpeted with vineyards in varying stages of growth. Pace yourself. There are ...
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      Astoria to Newport: Oregon Coastal Vistas 

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      Published on 05-23-2010 12:05 AM
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      175 miles, about 5 to 7 hours

      When it comes to preserving and sharing coastal treasures, Oregon does it right. Around 80 state and national parks, recreational areas and scenic overlooks and nine historic lighthouses line Highway 101 south of Astoria. Oceanfront fishing villages boast friendly folks, fresh Pacific Coast cuisine and delightful diversions. ...
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      Pensacola to Apalachicola, Florida: A Quintessential Beach Drive 

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      Published on 05-14-2010 12:29 AM
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      175 miles – 4 to 6 hours

      Soak up sunbeams and sea breezes cruising along the Gulf of Mexico from the "Western Gate of the Sunshine State" in Pensacola to the "Forgotten Coast" in quaint Apalachicola. Emerald green waves brush amazing sugar-white quartz sand beaches. There's plenty of sun, sea, sand and great seafood shacks along the way. It's no surprise that leading travel ...
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      The Capital to the Coast: Sacramento to Fort Bragg, California 

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      Published on 04-28-2010 12:02 AM     Number of Views: 15712 
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      182 Miles - 4 to 6 hours

      After the first 50 miles on U.S. Highway Interstate Highway 5, vistas change dramatically upon turning on California Highway 20 West at Williams. Distant snow-capped mountains, rolling hills, valleys, vineyards, fertile farmlands and forests offer panoramic photographic ops. Keep an eye out for elk and deer and bison roaming ranches. ...
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