There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road with your best friend by your side—and if your best friend happens to have four legs and a wagging tail, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re chasing mountain views, coastal breezes, or charming countryside, these top five scenic drives across the USA are perfect for exploring with your dog. From pet-friendly pit stops to breathtaking vistas, these routes are guaranteed to make tails wag and spirits soar. Buckle up and let the journey begin!

1. Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina and Virginia)

Known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through the Appalachian Highlands. The winding roads, expansive mountain views, and pet-friendly stops make it a perfect destination. Your dog can join you on trails like Humpback Rocks or Linville Falls, where leashed pets are welcome.

2. Pacific Coast Highway (California)

California’s Highway 1 offers breathtaking coastal views, with pet-friendly beaches like Carmel Beach and picnic spots along the route. Stops at scenic points like Big Sur or Point Lobos State Natural Reserve will let your furry friend stretch their legs and take in the ocean breeze.

3. Great River Road (Mississippi River, Multiple States)

Following the mighty Mississippi River, this drive covers ten states and offers diverse scenery, from rolling hills to charming river towns. Pet-friendly parks like Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa provide great stops to explore.

4. Going-to-the-Sun Road (Montana)

Located in Glacier National Park, this 50-mile drive is famous for its dramatic landscapes of towering mountains and crystal-clear lakes. While pets are not allowed on most park trails, they can enjoy the ride and stop at overlooks like Lake McDonald for fresh air and stunning views.

5. Route 100 (Vermont)

Vermont’s Route 100 is a charming drive through rolling hills, covered bridges, and vibrant foliage (especially in autumn). Many small towns along the way are pet-friendly, and parks like Green Mountain National Forest allow for dog-friendly hiking.

Each of these routes offers beautiful scenery, plenty of pet-friendly stops, and memorable moments for you and your furry travel buddy.

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Their engineers noticed that although the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system successfully stopped the compact sedan and avoided striking a test dummy, the engine sometimes stalled in the process, requiring the driver to shift to Park or Neutral and restart the engine.

Consumer Reports attempted to contact Hyundai, and a representative told Consumer Reports that the company hadn’t heard of the problem, and confirmed that the Elantra shouldn’t operate that way.

The automaker replicated Consumer Reports results with its own tests and issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) to dealers so that they would know how to fix the problem on cars that had already been sold. TSBs are created by automakers and disseminated to dealers so that they have specific instructions about how to repair recurring problems.

MotorBiscuit reports that the 2019 Santa Fe has seen even more owner complaints. According to a February 2021 article where they state that The NHTSA reports 55 complaints, with 16 about the engine. Most of the issues appear to have happened soon after the models were sold, with complaints starting as early as March 2019. In fact, all but four or five of these complaints were reported within a year of the 2019 model’s launch. But there are also an additional 17 “unknown or other” complaints involving the 2019 Santa Fe’s engine/electrical systems interfering with one another, causing engines to idle inappropriately, hesitate, or cut off.

But unfortunately, nothing changed in the 2020 model’s powertrain. U.S. News says it has an “underwhelming base engine” that “generally fails to impress.”

The 2020 model features the same four-cylinder, 185-hp engine as previous years. So owner complaints might continue to mount. However, there’s also good news.

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe boasts a brand-new powertrain. According to Hyundai, the new engine is an inline-four producing 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. And higher trims boast an inline-four turbo harnessing 277 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. We hope these new engines will finally put an end to owner complaints.

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