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Moon Montana & Wyoming: With Yellowstone, Grand Teton & Glacier National Parks
Fall Foliage Driving Tours: Best October Road Trips
While you can find excellent fall color in almost every part of the country, for drivers “fall color” means touring along New England country lanes or winding over Blue Ridge Mountain.
Take a Scenic Drive Along Old Fall River Road
Plan a scenic “Sunday drive” along Old Fall River Road on any summer day to explore the biodiversity of Rocky Mountain National Park. This approximately 35-mi (56-km) loop drive travels through the montane, subalpine, and tundra ecosystems. During summer and fall, both Old Fall River Road and Trail Ridge Road are open. With no stops, the drive will take approximately 1.5 hours; with stops, it can take a half-day.
Scenic Drives in Utah’s National Parks
Sometimes you barely need to get out of the car to enjoy southern Utah. These scenic drives are perfectly enjoyable from behind the windshield, but all offer chances to stop and explore stunning national parks and monuments.
Moon Utah: With Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef & Canyonlands National Parks
Moon South Dakota’s Black Hills: With Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park
Mississippi Blues Trail Road Trip
There are nearly 200 sites included as part of the Mississippi Blues Trail, and visiting all of them is a considerable undertaking. Must-see stops delve into the history and influence of blues greats, while others are mere markers or plaques about artists from the town or what happened on that spot.
Day Trips from Boston
Sometimes you just need an afternoon away to feel refreshed. If you’re looking for adventures close to home that you can fit into a single day, here are some day trips ideas that are all easy to get to from Boston.
Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from Chicago
From scenic lakefronts and mouthwatering bites to refreshing hikes and literary history, there are plenty of options for a Midwest escape. Enjoy an afternoon away with these unique day trips from Chicago or head out of state for a weekend getaway—whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
9 Best Museums in the USA
Get to know the history and people of the United States on your next road trip with visits to the best museums and cultural centers in the country.
6-Day Idaho Road Trip + Scenic Drives
Outdoor recreation in the Sawtooth Mountains and elsewhere in the state is making Idaho a popular destination. Experience it yourself with this 6-day road trip or choose a scenic drive through mountains, farmland, and vineyards.
Death Valley Scenic Drive Ideas
Many visitors treat a visit to Death Valley as a car-only tour, an approach that makes sense during summer due to the extreme heat. But during spring, fall, and winter, you can experience the nuance of the desert and enjoy your own little piece of it by hiking some of the canyons or taking one of the many lightly traveled roads. Here are some scenic drives to choose from on your visit to Death Valley National Park.
Moon Zion & Bryce: With Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab
5 Simple Ways to Be a Sustainable Road Tripper
Road trips provide us with the freedom to travel slowly, to learn about different cultures, and to discover a variety of natural landscapes on our own time. These experiences are undoubtedly profound, yet they generate a lot of waste in our ecosystem. These simple tips will help you save money, reduce waste, and support local businesses without a lot of extra effort.
Northeast Road Trip From New York City
This road trip through the northeast winds along pastoral valleys and ancient mountains connecting three dynamic cities–New York, Boston and Montreal–while passing through quaint country retreats and revived Rust Belt towns. The landscapes are perhaps more varied than anywhere in the country: Cape Cod’s broad beaches, the rugged seascapes of Acadia, powerful Niagara Falls–joined together by endless hardwood forests that come alive with fall colors. There are also plenty of chances to sample regional food at roadside pancake houses, soft-serve ice cream stands, lobster pounds, and seafood shacks.
Travel Deeper: How to Plan an Immersive Road Trip
From coast to coast, each state is filled with unique charm through its landscape, climate, and breathtaking scenery. The sheer ability to drive to a new or favorite destination can feel so liberating. Now, what if we could take these experiences on the road and make them even better through a deeper connection with our history and culture?
Road Trip Tips for a Southwestern Adventure
After several months of quarantine, my friends and I were ecstatic to finally dust off our luggage for a Southwest road trip. It was an adventure we had talked about for over a year, but due to the uncertainty of COVID, it took us a while to finally go ahead with our travel plan. These tips below helped make our southwestern road trip full of everlasting memories that we will forever cherish. I believe they will do the same for you too.
What to See in One Day at Grand Canyon National Park
You can sample much of what Grand Canyon National Park has to offer in one day on the South Rim. Here’s what to see and do if your time is limited.
Driving the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
The 34-mile (55-km) drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway allows you to explore one of North America’s deepest canyons from the comfort of your own vehicle. You’ll drive along a zigzagging road next to the roaring Kings River, among granite, wildlife, and wildflowers aplenty.
4 Scenic Alaska Road Trip Ideas
Alaska doesn’t have many roads, but what it lacks in quantity is made up for in quality. Each of the following road trip ideas showcases Alaska’s natural beauty. And often, the destination at the end of the road is every bit as interesting as the journey it took to get there.
Road Trip Alaska’s National Parks
Be ready to pound down wild miles in this epic road trip that links the three road-accessible national parks in Alaska.
The Historic Oregon Trail
In 1993, the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Oregon Trail renewed interest in this best-known of emigrant trails across the Wild West. History…
Unique Things to Do in Colorado During Winter
Consider dog-sledding, horseback riding, a stay at a luxury dude ranch, ice climbing, soaking in hot springs, and more Colorado winter activities.
Utah Road Trip: 9 Days in the Parks
Despite their proximity, visiting all of Utah’s national parks is a bit complicated because of the rugged terrain and lack of roads. You must plan on a lot of driving, but it’s worth it to see each park’s unique sights, from Arches’ colorful rock fins to Bryce Canyon’s towering hoodoos to the desert hiking trails of Canyonlands’ Needles District.
July Road Trips: Fireworks and Festivals
Fireworks and festivals are perfect for a July road trip. Here are some suggestions from the birthplace of Mark Twain to Colorado’s Garden of the Gods.
Cross-Country Road Trip Packing List
We’ve prepared a packing list to help you plan a cross-country road trip and ensure that you and your vehicle are ready for a long-distance drive.
Author Samantha Allen on Finding LGBTQ Pride Across America
The author of Real Queer America, journalist Samantha Allen, on road tripping and finding LGBTQ pride, acceptance, and community in America’s red states.
Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks in June
As schools let out and the snows are finally cleared from the highest mountain passes, summer vacation means it’s time for families and friends to hit the road to visit our greatest national parks. Our top suggestion is Yellowstone to Glacier, but we’ve got some other drives to recommend for June festival fun.
Road Trip Ideas for May
Reasons to travel the Pacific Coast in May or take a tour through Texas Hill Country.
Holiday Season Driving Tours
Find time for a driving tour during the busy holiday season with these suggested road trips that include annual parades and small-town Christmas charm.
September Drives: 3 Late Summer Road Trips
The end of summer is perhaps the best time to take a tour of the amazing region around Seattle, savor a drive through the Wild West in Montana and Idaho, or to get a jump on leaf peeping season at the northern reaches of New England.
Paul Bunyan Statues
Learn where to see larger-than-life Paul Bunyan statues today, and discover how the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox became so popular.
The Overseas Highway: Miami to the Florida Keys
Southern Florida’s Overseas Highway is one of America’s most fascinating scenic drives. Start your trip to the keys with a travel map and some background on this iconic stretch of road.
Driving to Alaska along the Alaska Highway
It’s roughly 1,900 miles from Alberta’s Jasper National Park to Anchorage, Alaska. If you’re set on making this epic, cross-country drive plan ahead carefully and keep an eye out for classic roadside attractions like the Yukon’s Sign Post Forest.
Best August Road Trips: Fairs & Festivals
August the time for aimless summer drives through the back roads of the rural heartland, hoping to come across a County Fair, a small town festival, or even a farmstand selling fresh corn or peaches.
In Conversation with Rick Bass, Author of The Traveling Feast
For Road Trip USA author Jamie Jensen and Rick Bass, author of The Traveling Feast, travel is an essential component of the creative process. Recently, the two discussed the importance of setting in literature, the joys of the open road, and how past experiences can shape our impression of new places.
Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Most people experience Shenandoah National Park via the stunning Skyline Drive. Here are some highlights to look for along the way.
The Dionne Quintuplets
In 1934, during the depths of the Great Depression, in a small house deep in the wilds of north Ontario, five baby girls were born…
Evel Knievel and the Snake River Canyon
On September 8, 1974, some 30,000 people turned out, along with many millions more watching on TV, for Evel’s big leap. Unfortunately, one of his…
Butch Cassidy and the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang
Butch Cassidy Related Sights The American West is brimming with sights related to Butch Cassidy and the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Here are a few you might…
Get Your Kicks: The Famous Route 66 Song
One of the most popular road songs ever written, and a prime force behind the international popularity of Route 66, “Get Your Kicks on Route…
Avenue of the Giants and Drive-Thru Trees
The stretch of historic US‑101 through the redwood country of Humboldt County, frequently called the Avenue of the Giants, is lined by pristine groves of…
Reading Up on Route 66
Considering the old road’s great fame, it’s hardly surprising that over a dozen different books in print deal with the Route 66 experience. Some are…
The Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
Starting at the southern end of Shenandoah National Park and winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains all the way to Great Smoky Mountains National Park some 469 miles away, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the country’s great scenic drives.
El Camino Real and the California Missions
While the American colonies were busy rebelling against the English Crown, a handful of Spaniards and Mexicans were establishing outposts and blazing an overland route…
Driving Big Sur on the Pacific Coast Highway
Stretching 90 miles (145 km) south of Carmel from Point Lobos all the way to Hearst Castle, Big Sur is one of the most memorable sections of coastline on the planet, with 5,000-foot (1,524-m) tall mountains rising up from the Pacific Ocean.
The Pony Express
Of all the larger-than-life legends that animate the annals of the Wild West, none looms larger than that of the Pony Express. As is typical…
