2 Separate Road Trips

[ALWAWI]

Hello all,

I'm looking for suggestions for 2 different road trips in July.

A friend of mine is moving from Atlanta, GA to Vancouver, WA. He has a dog so we'll need pet friendly hotels on the way to WA. We're leaving from Birmingham, AL on the way to Vancouver.

What are some "must see" places on the route from Birmingham to Vancouver? I don't really care about the southern states since we've been there done that, but I'm fascinated with the western USA - Missouri and beyond, especially Wyoming, etc. We'll be traveling for about 5 or 6 days.

ALSO, I have to be in Milwaukee, WI the following week for work. I'm thinking of making a solo road trip from Vancouver to Milwaukee.

Is a female, traveling alone for 5-6 days advisable? I plan on renting an SUV for the drive.

What are must see places along the northern route from Vancouver to Milwaukee, especially for a person traveling alone? Again, I'm fascinated by Idaho, Montana, North Dakota.

Thanks in advance! I'm really looking forward to this bucket list trip!