From the city of Reykjavik to the endless variety of landscapes and attractions peppered all over the island country, there ...

We sent a reporter to drive the 15-hour and nearly 700-mile journey across the state, traversing mountain ranges and rock slides, dirt roads and agricultural checkpoints, from Marin to Modoc County.

Use this guide to the six most beautiful Hawaiian islands, like Maui and O‘ahu, to plan your trip. Here's where to go for surfing, hiking, and beaches.