Awesome Trips to Take This Summer If You’re Not Keen on Flying

Who wouldn’t want to eat delicious food in the dining car while someone else navigates (you never liked your GPS, anyway)?America by Rail基本上可以帮助你组织去任何地方吗you want to go (the Great Lakes, Yellowstone, Alaska or evena grand cross-country tour)—no flying necessary. Just find a train station within in driving distance of you. If you’re looking for even less fuss, check outAmtrak’sschedule for a fun joyride.

Live on the coast? Well, chances are you’re within driving distance of a port. Try a week of sailing fromthe Northeast into Canada, or travelthrough the Panama Canalon your way fromNew Orleansto Seattle. West Coasters, let your wanderlust run wild on amonth-long cruisefromLos Angelesto Sydney making stops along the way in Hawaii, Samoa and Tahiti. And landlocked folks: There are also river cruises up the Mississippi viasteamboat. How nostalgic is that?

Embrace the American tradition of taking a good old-fashioned road trip. Head up thePacific Coast Highwaythrough California, Oregon and Washington for about as scenic a highway adventure as you can get. Or get your kicks onRoute 66—America’s Main Street—all the way from L.A. to Chicago. You could also go completely rogue,rent an RVand map out as manycharming small townsas your heart desires.

With 59national parksthroughout the U.S., you’re never too far from a good hike. Camp out on a multi-day backpacking trip along thePacific Crest Trail(à laWild) orAppalachian Trail. A little less rustic? Park your tent/RV/station wagon at a campground or nearby inn and plan a couple day hikes. We’ll take fresh air over recycled fuselage oxygen anytime.