12 Spring Drives That Really Take You There

You've got 6 weeks of winter left to prepare for these scenic spring drives, but for now drool over these photos. Worried about the miles? Don't, because this totally fuel efficient SUV hybrid by [insert american car company] is ready for when life takes you there. Ready, Set, Roadtrip!

1. Pacific Coast Highway, California

Rian Castillo, Rian Castillo / Via Flickr: digitizedchaos

Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway from California all the way to Canada, enjoying miles of winding roads and ocean-side views. Be sure to get a few Instagram-worthy pics while you're at it.

2. Antelope Valley, California

Rennett Stone / Via Flickr: tomsaint

This 70-mile route stretches from Los Angeles to Lancaster and goes right through the Poppy Reserve via the Antelope Loop Trail.

3. Hana Highway, Hawaii

Russell Mann / Via Flickr: ralo500

Hana Highway stretches through tropical flowers and waterfalls, and although it's only a 52-mile route, it can take up to 4 hours with all the sharp turns and narrow bridges.

4. Black River Scenic Byway, Michigan

Yooperann / Via Flickr: yooperann

If you're looking to see waterfalls and rivers, then make sure to go this way.

5. Sante Fe/Taos Loop, New Mexico

Shafi / Via Flickr: rajputro

This scenic byway will provide you natural sites and features authentic remnants of its old Spanish history.

6. Louisiana Great River Road, Louisiana

Franck Labou / Via Flickr: franckyontherun

Travel down this highway and sight-see through historic Louisiana.

7. San Juan Skyway, Colorado

Janice Braud / Via Flickr: janice_nolan_braud

The San Juan Skyway crosses through Colorado's Red Mountain Pass. The skyway is sometimes referred to as the Million Dollar Highway, though the origin of the nickname is disputed.

8. Historic Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Michael S. Schwarzer / Via Flickr: msc-photodesign

This landscape looks totally out of a postcard, but it's definitely real, and the route was actually engineered to showcase the beauty of Oregon.

9. Mohawk Trail, Massachusetts

Greg MacKay / Via Flickr: gmack24

The Mohawk Trail follows much of the Native American trails that originally served to connect tribes.

10. Catalina Hwy, Arizona

Brian Allen / Via Flickr: brianmka

27 miles of cacti, mesquite trees, and plants of the Sonoran Desert line this drive through the Santa Catalina Mountains.

11. Beartooth Highway, Montana

Wikipedia / Via en.wikipedia.org

This scenic drive is only open during spring and summer, so make sure to take it when you can.

12. Cascade Loop, Washington

Via Flickr: yoyigomez

Are you seeing this right now?

That's Diablo Lake as seen from the Cascade Loop, which circles the Cascade Mountains of Washington.

Don't shy away from these sights.Let life take you there with the new SUV hybrid.