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Few things are better than a long drive down a scenic stretch of road on a bright, sunny day, twisting and turning along highways framed by patches of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the surrounding land. Add to that a few beloved passengers and the radio blasting all your favorite songs, and you've got a warm memory in the making.
According to a list compiled by Cheapism, the "most scenic highway drive" in all of Washington is Olympic Peninsula Loop. This roadway in northwestern Washington highlights the beauty of the surrounding nature, from the gorgeous forests to the "rugged coastline."
Here's what the site had to say about the most scenic drive in the state:
"The Olympic Peninsula encompasses three vastly different ecosystems in a relatively small area, and as the region's only major route, Highway 101 covers them all. Also called the Olympic Peninsula Loop, the 8-hour drive passes alongside Puget Sound and through subalpine forests on its way west toward rugged coastline and the moss-strewn trees of the Hoh Rainforest."
Check out the full report at cheapism.com to see even more scenic drives around the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the Washington highway named the "most dangerous" road in the entire state.