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All too often, the main focus of a trip is the destination, but what about the journey?
While taking a plane to get where you need to go can be timely and convenient, nothing beats the unexpected beauty you encounter during a road trip.
Just as your perspective shifts and it becomes less about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible, and more about the magic you experience along the way, the simple trip you planned suddenly becomes an adventure.
Sleeping on a flight as you barrel through endless clouds surrounded by strangers, turns into a front row seat at the most stunning show nature has to offer, all from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Look over there! A crystal clear body of water lined with small cabins surrounded by lush trees. No! The other window! Mountains as tall as the eye can see with buffalo stampeding the valley below. And don't even get us started on America's never-ending roadside attractions.
While each road presents its own beautiful traveling experience, there is one drive in each state known for providing the MOST scenic views around.
According to a list compiled by Thrillist, the most scenic drive in all of Michigan is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Here's what Thrillist had to say about the most scenic drive in the entire state:
"Michigan is home to more than 3,200 glorious miles of scenic shoreline, and in any other state Lake Michigan's M-22 would be the no. 1 pick, hands down. But Michigan is also home to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Jutting from the choppy, crystalline waters of Lake Superiorare approximately 40 miles of cliff faces that look like the world's biggest toddler went to town with a paintbrush, resulting in streaks of brilliant color that pop more and more the closer you get. Which is to say, yes, you should absolutely get out and stretch your legs on a hike to places like Chapel Rock. Stop off in Munising for picnic provisions and Oberon, and don't forget to send a card from the post office in the town of Christmas."
For a continued list of the most scenic drives in America, visit Thrillist.com.