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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
The White Mountains

Growing up in New Hampshire, I’ve had the chance to explore many of New England’s roads and locally-known “secrets”. I’ve been looking forward to adding New England to myscenicdrives.com since we launched a year-and-half ago, so it gives me great pleasure to announce the first set of scenic drives in New Hampshire.

Beginning with a few of the classics, these are the “must-see” roads of New Hampshire — and of course there’s more to come. Let us know your favorites.

We’re also happy to announce that we are now resellers of the White Mountain National Forest Passes, required at many day-use areas in the White Mountain National Forest. These fees help support and maintain high-quality recreation facilities. Save time by purchasing yours on myscenicdrives.com.

Monday, March 28th, 2011

The Southern California National Forest Service has just announced their 5 fee-free days for 2011 and we’ve created this free Google Calendar to help you keep track of them.

  • Get Outdoors Day • June 11, 2011
  • National Public Lands Day • September 24, 2011
  • Veterans Day Weekend • November 11 through 13, 2011

The Southern California National Forests are:

  • Angeles National Forest
  • Cleveland National Forest
  • Los Padres National Forest
  • San Bernardino National Forest

Southern California Daily Forest Adventure Pass If you’re visiting outside of these dates, you will need a Forest Adventure Pass. Purchase a Day-Use Pass for infrequent visits or if you are planning multiple visits, an Annual Pass with a Second Car Pass is an extraordinary value.

Will your road trip adventures span beyond Southern California this year? The America the Beautiful Annual Pass offers unlimited access for 12-months to over 2,000 parks managed by the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service (NPS), National Forests, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) across the United States. If you are older than 62 or have a qualifying disability, you may also be eligible for the Senior or Access Pass. Save time and money while you experience the splendor, passion, and history of the United States through the National Forests and Parks.

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Pacific Northwest National Forests

From rugged ocean coast to lush, moss-draped forests to the snow-capped volcanic peaks of the Cascade Mountains the Pacific Northwest is a diverse scenic playground. Our Pacific Northwest Scenic Drives offer exhilarating adventures that hopefully tempt you out of the car and into nature. Whether you are a seasoned hiker up for a day-long trek or interested in a quiet leisurely stroll and picnic, certain areas of Pacific Northwest National Forests require day-use permits.

We are happy to announce that we are now an official reseller of the Pacific Northwest National Forest Passes. Save time by purchasing your passes online before you go. Our secure checkout is easy and orders are usually shipped same day!

As the weather improves (we hope :) ), explore the natural beauty that our National Forests and Parks preserve and protect. And remember, it’s the journey, not the destination.

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

There’s a lot of excitement at myscenicdrives.com as we have added Arizona to our road trip roster and are approved to sell Tonto National Forest Passes online.

Each of our 11 new scenic drives offers a chance to revel in the beauty of Arizona where you are sure to see jaw-dropping scenery around every bend. Gasp at crimson desert hues, stand in awe as you peer at gravity-defying rocky outcrops and soak in the divine wonder of the Anasazi cliff dwellings, saguaro cactus forests, and spectacular canyons. Experience the Old West, trout-fish in pristine lakes, hike through millions of years of geology and witness the past and present of the Native American way of life. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk or a white-water rafting adventure along the Colorado River, Arizona has it all!

myscenicdrives.com now offers the time-saving opportunity to purchase Tonto National Forest Passes online. Our secure and easy checkout, and orders that typically ship the same day, makes hitting the road that much easier. Choose from annual or daily passes, watercraft stickers or take advantage of senior discount options.

We hope you enjoy these Arizona scenic drives. Have a favorite drive or place in Arizona? Let us know!

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Use your Facebook, Google, Yahoo, or OpenId account or create your free myscenicdrives.com account and take advantage of our new features:

  • Keep track of your drives. Did one of our drives catch your eye? Want to tag it to save or as an adventure completed? Just add it to My Drives.

  • Access My Drives from our mobile-friendly website, making it easier to hit the road from your IPhone, Android, or other smartphone.

  • Opt-in to store your address, making repeat purchases of forest passes and reservations of hotels, cars, and flights even simpler!

  • Track your orders and reservations just by logging into your account. You no longer need to find that confirmation number!

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You can still enjoy all that myscenicdrives.com has to offer without an account and we assure you that we take our privacy policy very seriously.

We hope that you like our latest features and would love to hear your thoughts.

Monday, January 10th, 2011

In honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all national parks between January 15-17, 2011. One of 5 free periods for 2011, we’ve created this free Google Calendar to help you keep track of them.

America the Beautiful Annual Pass If you’re visiting outside of these dates and your road trip plans for the next year include many National Parks, National Forests, or other federally managed parks across the United States, consider purchasing an annual pass.

The America The Beautiful Interagency Pass is an affordable option that offers unlimited access for an entire year from the date of purchase. If you are older than 62 or have a qualifying disability, you may also qualify for the Senior or Access Pass. Save time and money while you explore the beauty and magic the parks system has to offer.

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Monday, August 9th, 2010

The blog has been a bit quiet lately for no other reason than we have been on the road, enjoying national parks such as Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Big Horn Canyon, Devils Tower, and the Badlands.

It has been an amazing trip, and we have a lot of new drives to bring to you!

Some of the most fascinating parts of our travels have been the National Parks. Beginning with Yellowstone National Park established in 1872, the National Parks System now comprises more than a 100 parks, each providing unique, natural beauty.

On August 14th and 15th, all of the National Parks will have free general admission, making it an ideal time to explore a new park or visit one of your favorites.

Can’t decide which park to visit? Don’t worry, the next free days are on September 25th and November 11th.

Or, consider purchasing the America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Adventure Pass that provides free, unlimited entrance to the National Parks, National Forests, and more all year round!

We hope that you are enjoying this wonderful summer by exploring the world’s natural beauty.