USA and Canada - The Road Trip!

In two months, zigzagging through the U.S. and Canada to see the main highlights – is possible. Challenging, demanding, exhausting but at the same time stunning, impressive and highly interesting. In no part of my trip, I took so many photos and videos. >18,000 km between 5 °C and 45 °C, below sea level and 3,000 m above, between dust storms and huge snow drifts, from the deepest desert to the most vibrant city in the world, from high end luxury to the forgotten slums, from quiet mother nature to the largest amusement resort, fat squirrels, hungry coyotes, family grizzly bears and unforgettable natural spectacles – through 27 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces – it was unique. For a first glimpse pictures are better than too many words. Here is a brief summary:

In two months in a zigzag through the U.S. and Canada.

Short warm-up: The professional (abdominal) surfers from Surf City. :D
Huntington Beach, California, U.S.

Ready, steady, goooo: Let the games / the road trip begin.
California, U.S.

Sunset with moon next to the largest YUCCA palm species.
Joshua Tree National Park, California, U.S.

Sunset at the Grand Canyon…
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, U.S.

…and its incredible expanse.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, U.S.

It goes on through unique…
Arizona, U.S.

…and extremely hot landscapes…
Arizona, U.S.

…to the most beautiful canyon in the middle of the Navajo Nation Reserve.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, U.S.

Wide widths, high rocks, special colors.
Zion National Park, Utah, U.S.

Suffering at >40 ° C – the heat is incredible!
Zion National Park, Utah, U.S.

„Cooling down“ in Sin City with all its human abysses.
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

”Here comes the man in black…” – MIB in a perfect alien camouflage.
Close to Area 51, Nevada, U.S.

Sunset next to sandstorms at one of the hottest places on Earth.
Death Valley, California, U.S.

Not necessarily healthier but a little break from the ubiquitous burger junk food.
Small and very religious city, California, U.S.

Breathtaking sceneries…
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

…give new strength and energy.
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

Was it really necessary to built roads through trees?
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

After a bitterly cold night in the car, chef at work for a healthy 3-course meal.
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

Not without reason, one of the most famous national parks.
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

The „standard view“ on the way to Glacier Point.
Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

“Je ne sais pas.”
Rural California, U.S.

Sexy Sunnyboy-biologists at work.
Stanford University, California, U.S.

Waiting for the up to 25 m high Maverick waves.
Mavericks, California, U.S.

A divine moment: For almost two years, finally REAL BREAD!!!!!!!!!!
International Food Shop, Redwood City, California, U.S.

The golden gate to the Pacific and the most famous place for suicides.
Golden Gate Brigde, San Francisco, California, U.S.

After virtual dinosaurs (Jurassic Park, BBC, IMAX) now a primate at work / climbing.
Fern Canyon, California, U.S.

No tree is safe from me and will proudly be climbed…
Fern Canyon, California, U.S.

…well, except for these… (Coast Redwood, tallest living trees).
Redwood National Park, California, U.S.

The camouflage is great. Where is the wrong moose?
Redwood National Park, California, U.S.

There are truly really pretty landscapes out there…!
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, U.S.

Check, check, check – every little button needs to be pressed – ready for takeoff.
Boeing Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Modern cruise ship in danger – Traditional pirates at work.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

„Just a short walk to get to know the area.“
Mount Seymour Provincial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Cool & Cool – you’re the next!
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A glacial lake with a very special staining.
Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

♪ “…shut up and drive…” ♪
Somewhere in Alberta, Canada

Snow-capped Rocky Mountains.
Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.

Relaxing meal surrounded by idyllic nature.
Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.

….driving, driving, driving….
Somewhere in Montana, U.S.

A settlement does justice to its name.
Big Sky, Montana, U.S.

Traveler at work.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.

Traveler in focus.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.

Geysers at work and in focus.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.

No photomontage but a … let’s say very interesting way to park.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.

A really unique and unusual lunar landscape in the middle of nature.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.

Olé olé in the Rodeo Capital of the World.
Cody, Wyoming, U.S.

The name says it all: A monolith made of pure magma.
Devils Tower, Wyoming, U.S.

Deceptive confusion…
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, U.S.

Camping cooking in the most luxurious hotel of the trip.
Hot Springs, South Dakota, U.S.

The long drive through the big, wide center…
Nebraska, U.S.

…along rivers,…
Colorado, U.S.

…wide fields,…
Kansas, U.S.

…oil pumps, cows…
Oklahoma, U.S.

…states…
Texas, U.S.

…and in general not much exciting.
Arkansas, U.S.

A Mississippi paddle steamer in the birthplace of jazz.
New Orleans, Louisana, U.S.

Elvis lives! Here his bodily reincarnation!
Mississippi, U.S.

Howdy Cowboy! (Ok, the hat is missing.)
Alabama, U.S.

In scorching heat, surrounded by heaps of lazy alligators.
Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, U.S.

Pretty touristy but still nice.
Everglades National Park, Florida, U.S.

Beach exploration in the wrong t-shirt (and forgotten swimsuit…).
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.

Cornered by colorful fish.
Key West, Florida, U.S.

Sunsets are always nice.
Key West, Florida, U.S.

Cuba is so close but from here not reachable.
Southernmost Point on Continental U.S.

From reality into the dream world…
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, U.S.

…and I’m back in the „typical“ Germany. 😉
Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, U.S.

If I’ll see them in Africa?
Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida, U.S.

”A picture says more than thousand words …”
Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, Florida, U.S.

The Enlightenment in the dream world.
Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, Florida, U.S.

Indeed, I miss the thrill of the real jungle a little bit.
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida, U.S.

The first step toward independence of the U.S. was made here.
“The Birthplace of Freedom” Halifax, North Carolina, U.S.

Drive-in boxes, drive-in ATMs, drive-in food stalls – no way to walk.
Virginia, U.S. (but also in most of the rest of the country)

The area around „Honest Abe“ is thanks to „Fallout 3“ well in my memory. 😉
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Reaches up to the sun – the world’s tallest obelisk.
Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Heavy smile: Hottest month ever for the U.S. in one of her hottest cities.
White House, Washington, D.C., U.S.

A bit of relaxation…
Maryland, U.S.

…and some gynmastics at the roadside…
Pennsylvania, U.S.

…before it goes to the incredible street fight. NYC taxi drivers are ****.
Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Done! After 16,000 km drive by car recovery between homeless.
Central Park, New York City, New York, U.S.

A truly impressive place that indeed never sleeps.
Time Square, New York City, New York, U.S.

Many tragedies with global scale began here.
NYSE, Wall Street, New York City, New York, U.S.

High buildings on the left: The new World Trade Center under construction.
Staten Island Ferry, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Miss Libertas – the most famous landmark of the U.S.
Statue of Liberty, New York City, New York, U.S.

In a blockbuster musical on Broadway with my best clothes. (16 € fake
sweater (China), 1 € Shirt (Bangladesh), repeatedly patched trousers, 8 € slippers)
Musical Ghost, Broadway, New York City, New York, U.S.

Back to reality: Suddenly, without car there is “a bit” more to carry.
Bus Terminal, New York City, New York, U.S.

After a sleepless night and inconvenient arrival – recharge.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

On the „Maid of the Mist“ – rubbing shoulders with the waterfalls.
Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Semi-dried and ready for new adventures.
American Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

A symbol of Canada and for decades the world’s tallest structure.
CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Truly a little France in North America.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

With much lighter luggage ready for the next and last continent. 🙂
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

…it’s not over yet. Africa is the last of the seven continents, which I want to reach and explore without airplane, before I return back home after two long years. I’m looking forward to see you soon, yours Mathias