With the weather heating up and summer around the corner, you may be planning your next RV road trip. Summer is a great time to hit the road and check out some of the destinations that have been sitting on your bucket list waiting for a warmer day.

Check out some of the destinations we recommend for a summer road trip you won’t soon forget.

Maine

Early summer and fall are great times to cruise along Route 1 and check out some of Maine’s most scenic views. The rugged coastal highway between Freeport and Kittery offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery, explore small historical towns or simply relax and enjoy some great local seafood.

A bit farther north you’ll find Acadia National Park, consistently ranked in the top 20 national parks in the U.S. The almost 50,000-acre park sits mostly on Mount Desert Island and boasts incredible coastal views of both sea and mountain. Acadia National Park is best seen by traveling along the 20-mile Park Loop Road.

Alaska

Alaska is often named one of the top ‘bucket list’ places to visit. And with milder weather and extended daylight hours, summer is often an ideal time to make the long trek.

The journey along Seward Highway could be considered the drive of a lifetime. Running between Seward and Anchorage, the Seward Highway is 125 miles of exquisite scenery and wildlife. Along the way you’ll experience the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm, amazing views of blue/green Kenai Lake, Moose Pass (home to the start of the Iditarod trail), Exit Glacier and more.

Denali National Park, which straddles the Alaska Range, is also a must-see while visiting Alaska. It is home to 37 species of mammals, including Dall sheep, caribou, moose, bison, bears and wolves.

Since you’re more likely to find whale and waterfalls than a gas station when traveling through Alaska, make sure you’re prepared with the essentials (and extra fuel) before you go. It’s also a good idea to have your RV serviced before your trip – it’s possible you’ll run into stretches of up to 100 miles without phone service.

Oregon

There’s more to see in Oregon besides Portland (though Portland is a great place to visit!). While the Oregon Coast Highway can get crowded due to its geography and popularity, it’s worth taking on the mostly mountainous two-lane road to experience the small coastal towns, antique shops, hiking trails, restaurants and plentiful fishing opportunities. There are more than enough beaches to check out along the way as well – all with public access.

If you’re planning on staying at any of the state parks on your trip, be sure to book ahead as these have a tendency to fill up quickly during the summer months.

Newfoundland

If you’re up for making the trek and have plenty of time to clock in some traveling hours, Newfoundland is an incredible place to visit. The scenery alone is worth the long haul, not to mention the wildlife you’ll encounter while you’re there. Whales and puffins all migrate to Newfoundland for the summer so you’ll have the opportunity to get up-close with both of these amazing creatures. You’ll also encounter breathtaking cliffs and shorelines, icebergs and the brightly-colored Victorian townhomes of St. John’s, Newfoundland’s capital city.

While you’ll have to take a ferry from Nova Scotia to get to there, once you arrive you’ll find that Newfoundland is very RV friendly.

Montana

A trip to the Big Sky State is all about fresh air and wide open spaces. Known for its natural beauty, Montana is home to Glacier National Park, which encompasses over 1 million acres and is spread over two mountain ranges. Glacier National Park is home to hundreds of species of animals, including moose, mountain goat, grizzly bear, wolverines, and more.

Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park where camping, hiking and fishing against a scenic mountain backdrop attract visitors from all over the world. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only road that crosses Glacier National Park and is a tourist destination in its own right. While the road takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery the park has to offer, it is also quite narrow and winding at spots. Because of this there are some vehicle length restrictions, so make sure to check them out before you go.

Wherever you may decide to go this summer, travel safe, travel often and enjoy the open road.