Yes, that's beautiful country up there, although as a young truck driver, in the late 70's, drivng up in Watertown and Messina, New York, in January and February, my travels weren't quite as pleasurable as yours.
This country has such a diverse topography that I'm not sure why anyone would spend the money to travel the World when you can experience just about every kind of climate (and visual enjoyment) right here in the continental US. You can experience sub-zero winners, rainforests, desert and Caribbean climates all without a Visa or Passport! I've been fortunate enough to have traveled in 90% of the Continental U.S., albeit, mostly through a windshield, but the last 20 years I have been lucky enough to have made some travels out west and had time to sight see and enjoy it.
Glad you had a nice trip.
Jack