Our Must-Sees

Big Sur

Big Sur is one of those places that seems to have a little magic around it. It is where authors and artists go to get inspired. There are amazing views over the coastline and is it full of Northern California flora and fauna. Being fans of Hunter S. Thompson and have read about his time there, we knew Big Sur would have to be on our lists of stops. We will be staying at the Kirk Creek Campground for one night, so we are hoping to make the best of it and fit in a sunset hike.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

I went to this aquarium as a kid and it's a memory that has always stood out to me. I remember feeling so small there, with the huge walls of water surrounding me and the thousands and thousands of different types of sea life swarming around. I love the conservation and science that the facility promotes, so when we had a chance to stop and check it out, we took it! I can't wait to share one of my best childhood memories with Wes.

Redwoods State Park

We knew we couldn't miss the giant Sequoias and Douglas Firs of Northern California. As nature lovers, these iconic forests are going to be a dream to visit! We don't know much about the area, but we'll be staying in the Big Basin State Park at the Sempervirens Campground. If anyone has suggestions on things to do or see in the area, let us know!

Crater Lake National Park

We have traveled to Oregon many times at this point, and have checked out many cool places in the state. But Crater Lake has somehow eluded us this whole time! We have heard so many great things about it but the pictures alone make this a must-see for us. Seeing America's deepest lake is going be epic.

Denali National Park

We wanted to get remote, and this will be as remote as it gets! We'll be staying at the Teklanika River Campground which is the farthest you can go into the park without being on a tour bus. While most campers have to stop at the 15 mile mark, the "Tek" is 29 miles back. We'll be here for three days and cannot wait to explore the wilds of Denali.

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (Whittier Tunnel)

This is the longest highway tunnel in North America, and the only way to get from Anchorage to Whittier. This tunnel services trains and vehicles traveling in both directions. The 2.5 mile tunnel needs to be aired out with giant turbines between the scheduled crossings.

Banf National Park

We have seen the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, but seeing the Canadian Rockies is going to be amazing! All of the photos that come out of Banf are some of the most beautiful I have seen.

Glacier National Park

When I lived in Montana my family took us to Glacier National Park and I remember it being pretty amazing. There are some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. While we won't be able to camp in the park, as it will be closed for the season, we will camp outside the park and then go in for a couple of day trips and hikes.

Friends and Family

How could we pass up an opportunity to stop and see loved ones along the way? We have friends in Oregon and Kelowna, and family in Montana and Idaho, so we made sure we included them on our route. Not only do we get a little reprieve from the road, but we'll have a chance to visit people we don't get to see as often as we'd like.

-Bri