The perfect US road trip, down to a science! Expert uses AI to develop route with 50 landmarks

Millions have dreamt about driving across the US -- but now science has taken the guesswork out of planning the epic trip. An Orgeon-based data scientist used a sophisticated algorithm to generate the perfect journey, factoring in things like logistics for traffic and the most scenic routes for a three-month vacation. Each stop is a national natural landmark, national historic site, national park or national monument, all in the lower 48 states. In total the route boasts 50 iconic sights. The 13,699-mile-long route stops at Mount Rushmore, the San Francisco Cable Cars, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and other well-known spots.