I am absolutely not a travel agent. In fact, I do not wish upon anyone the experience a trip planned by John Angell would provide. That said, I have done my fair share of traveling and know plenty of people who do as well.
(I will not be recommending anything in California, Chicago or New York.)
Glacier National Park – Montana – My pro-Montana agenda has been clear since first visiting in 2020. You will never see the sky as it looks in Glacier National Park (hence the term Big Sky Country), and although it is popular, Glacier is sparsely populated when compared to Yellowstone. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is a marvelous drive.
North Lake Tahoe – Like an accretion disc traversing the event horizon of a black hole, North Lake Tahoe lies perilously close to California. That said, Tahoe is simply beautiful. This time of year temperatures range from 43 to 8, with very little rain. With tons of hiking trails and proximity to Reno Airport, it’s a fantastic place to take in scenery.
South Dakota Black Hills – Having taken a trip here several times in my youth (my mom is from South Dakota), I wish I had been old enough to truly appreciate it. Littered with pioneer natural beauty, history and the magnificent Mount Rushmore, it’s a great off-the-beaten path trip. A little warm in July and August, yes, but nothing like the pressure cooker we experience every day.
Michigan – (insert Detroit/Flint joke here.) Michigan, particularly northern Michigan, is beautiful in the summer with weather that’s second-to-none. With tons of things to do around Lake Michigan and quaint little towns surrounded by forests, Michigan is a wonderful place to visit (insert second Detroit/Flint joke here).
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