This Might Be the Most Scenic Road in the U.S. — Here's Why, According to Full-Time Travelers (Exclusive)

George and Crissa Prieto spoke to PEOPLE about their viral video driving through Glacier National Park on the breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road

• Content creators George and Crissa Prieto posted a now-viral video of their drive through Montana's Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road

• The scenic route takes visitors through the mountains, affording views of glacial lakes, sprawling meadows and forests and wildlife

• The Prietos spoke to PEOPLE about why Going-to-the-Sun Road is a must-do drive for any adventurous travelers
  

This scenic drive through Glacier National Park might be the most breathtaking route in America.

Going-to-the-Sun Road winds through the mountains of Montana, affording drivers and bicyclists sublime views of tree-lined trails, meadows, glacial lakes, towering mountains and even some wildlife. Sprawling 50 miles long, it’s the only road that extends across Glacier National Park.

Travel content creators George and Crissa Prieto shared idyllic footage from their voyage down Going-to-the-Sun Road and urged their followers to see the sights themselves. In the caption of their Instagram Reel, the couple claimed that out of the 28 states, three countries and 18 national parks they saw in 2023, the drive stood out as a scenic highlight.

“During the stunning, bucket list worthy drive visitors are treated to breathtaking views of snow capped mountain peaks, glaciers, emerald-blue alpine lakes, subalpine meadows, ancient forests, and even wildlife, if you’re lucky,” they continued in the caption of their post, which has over 314,000 likes.

The Prietos invited Instagram users to “comment if you have a drive you think is just as beautiful if not more!” though they tell PEOPLE that Going-to-the-Sun is quite tough to beat.

“I'm not sure there are many places in the USA, or maybe even the world, where you can — in just over an hour, along a single two-lane stretch of road — see that much awe-inspiring natural diversity,” George and Crissa explain.

Though their video post is certainly awe-inspiring, the adventurous duo insists that the drive is “one of those places you need to see in person to fully appreciate.” They’ve cruised on Going-to-the-Sun Road several times in the past two years, often using the route as access to Glacier National Park’s many hiking trails.

For safety reasons, the National Park Service lists the road’s speed limit as “40 mph on the lower elevations of the road and 25 mph on the alpine section” (at its height, Going-to-the-Sun reaches 6,646 feet). Echoing the call for caution, George and Crissa emphasize the importance of vigilance when traversing the route.

“Candidly, our first time driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road was nerve-wracking at times. There are sections of the road with tight turns, blind corners, steep cliffs with minimal barricades, and of course, other drivers,” the pair shares with PEOPLE.

They add, “The most important tip for any trip to Glacier National Park is making sure that you visited the National Park Service website to check current road conditions, closures, construction projects, and vehicle reservation requirements.”

In addition to their behind-the-wheel safety tips, the traveling couple suggests packing food and water, hiking gear (including a backpack and sturdy shoes), bear spray, sunscreen, a park map and “a camera with plenty of battery.”

Per the National Park Service, visitors could drive the entirety of Going-to-the-Sun in about two hours without stopping, but the Prietos say there’s much to pull over for.

“We stopped at more overlooks and trailheads than we can count. Every time you turn a corner you think you've seen the most majestic landscape in your life,” the Prietos explain. “That is until you turn the next corner and are blown away all over again.”

And while the drive is a definite bucket list-topper, the full-time content creators have a few more suggestions for wanderlusters looking for more “beautiful drives and epic adventures.”

Some of their favorites include Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, North Cascades National Park in Washington, Cathedral Valley in Utah and Blue Ridge Parkway through North Carolina.

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