Is it the vivid colors, the crispness in the air, or the thought of getting as much outside time as possible before the cold winter months that drives so many to seek long car trips, winding roads, and lots of pictures?
I'm not a fan of long drives, but it somehow seems enjoyable to find a twisty back road and follow it through farms and tiny old towns wrapped in explosions of yellow, orange, and red. Fall: even the fields change this time of year. They look like they've laid down and are getting ready for a long nap. What better time of the year to get out, explore, maybe take a couple photos. Maybe, if you're lucky, you'll find a late field of sunflowers to practice your camera settings on. Fall is an excellent time for a road trip!
Currently, there are just a couple states that meet the requirements of being a great cannabis friendly road trip. Our criteria included: lots of fall color, easy road trip, things to see, convenient dispensaries, good places to eat, places to stop and explore, easy access, and a friendly attitude by everyone involved... as much as possible. (That's not asking much, is it?)
States where it's legal for adults over 21 to possess marijuana without a medical card are numerous. (I can't believe it! We've come so far!) Of those states, places where there would be great fall colors include Washington, Colorado, Alaska, New Mexico, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, Michigan, New York, Vermont, Maine, Oregon, California, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and DC.
I put some thought into which states and areas might make a great long weekend or vacation. Someplace where people can drive from one spot to another without spending all day doing it. Places with rolling hills or mountains where you can get an elevated, elevated look. (see what I did there???). Places where the road trip will take you from one town for breakfast and anther for lunch, or the ability to do day trips that do the same. Lastly, places that may not be "the obvious".
If you want to combine colors with some history, consider either a DC area stay- or New England, where friendly states pretty much run one after another. Of course, DC could include the Smithsonian, Ft McHenry, Monticello, Old Alexandria (it's awesome- and great restaurants.), Annapolis, the mountains... Actually, you can see a LOT from within an hour or maybe two from pretty much anywhere in the DC area. I'd stay outside of DC (outside the Beltway), and I would suggest a couple spots that would make excellent home bases, if even for part of your trip.
Ohio- Here's a best kept secret: want DROP DEAD gorgeous, quiet, welcoming, and not crowded? It's right in southeast Ohio! Seriously. The geography is amazing, It's stellar there year round. Visit The Serpent Mound. Fascinating. check out Hocking Hills State Park. I've been to the Snake Mound, but never to Hocking Hills. From what I am told, there is no place anywhere like Hocking Hills- NO place. Less than an hour away is Marietta, Ohio- steep with maritime history, loaded with coolness, and a great way to spend a day. There's a sweet little town filled with people just like us, too, I'd absolutely send a few days or even a week exploring the area.
Oregon: Washington and California's stepchild. Seems Washington and California get all the attention, and there's Oregon: beautiful, less crowded, and will all kinds of fall colors. One of my friends mentioned Medford, Jacksonville, and Ashland , and said she's been there and they're absolutely areas she liked. From what she says, there are folks there that love what I love, artists, theaters, good food: everything you'd really want in a little getaway. This area would pair with Northern California.
California- Northern Cali. It would be awesome to drive from California into Oregon. Drop dead gorgeous, lots of cool stuff, local restaurants. VIEWS!
Alaska is a bigger trip. Not usually a few days for foliage stalking. But it sure would be beautiful to see fall there!
We're happy to be helping people with Colorado trips now. A few days in a special spot with a visit from a very special chef, romantic full infused dinner, a view of fall, maybe a fire rolling in the fireplace... Your mind went there didn't it? Mine sure did. Colorado has those gorgeous Aspens, and the views are so big and filled with every color. But only for a short time!
Michigan's a great option. Why? Because it's central, a lot of you could make a trip to Michigan pretty easily, they have a LOT of trees and views, AND a LOT of great dispensaries. In fact, if you're a boutique hotel, 420 store, or have a cannabis box you'd like me to mention, get in touch.
Northern Michigan around the lakes? Absolutely. Ease of finding cannabis, relaxed attitude, great photo ops, and definitely a 420 friendly, beautiful area.
You can't go wrong with Maine. It's not right around the corner, and you have so much of New England to explore, but... it's gorgeous, lots of park land, lots of trees, lakes, views... and very weed friendly.
The lakes region of western New York would be a great spot. Absolutely, I always think photo opps: here you have color, twisty roads, hills, lakes, boats... everything. Plenty of antique shops and artist spots. Wonderful little eateries. Easy to get from town to town. Western New York's Finger Lakes region? Absolutely.
Add comment
Comments