| Mudslides and traffic plague the coastal Highway 1. To see the 'real' California by car, try this route. - By Emily Pennington
Emily Pennington is a freelance writer at various esteemed publications including The New York Times and Outside Magazine. Specializing in outdoor and adventure travel, Emily explores themes of wellness, mental health, and the travel industry, drawing from her extensive experiences hiking in every US national park and across all continents. Her work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Condé Nast Traveler.