U.S. Highway 101 near Gold Beach was named by The New York Times as one of the best roads to travel during autumn.

Home to rugged landscapes, isolated beaches, secluded coves, quaint rural towns and dense pine forest, there is much to discover on an Oregon coast road trip. Spanning 363 miles (584 kilometers), U.S.

Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.

The Pacific Coast Highway has always held a mythic pull on me. I grew up listening to stories about its wild cliffs and ocean views from my aunt, who drove it solo in the early ’90s and came back ...