Via Magazine March/April 2024

A Jeep drives through Capitol Reef National Park.
A family kayaks on Flathead Lake in Montana.

There’s so much beauty to enjoy in the West that it’s hard to know where to start. Try one of these off-the-beaten-path routes—most doable in a day—that offer starry night skies, wildlife, and quirky roadside attractions.

A dirt road through Valley of the Gods in Utah.

In this remote high-desert region, spectacular geology, ancient indigenous ruins, and modern Native culture intersect in a way found nowhere else in the country. And every turn of the highway feels like a discovery.   

Adventures in the West

Sunset over Helena, Montana

Soak in the vibrant art, historic buildings, and hot springs.

Hoodoos in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona.

Set in the mountains of Southeast Arizona, the monument is best known for its geological features, including rhyolite rock spires and soaring hoodoos.

A mural covers the multi-story women's building in San Francisco's Mission District.

AAA Members share their favorite public murals, sculptures, and more.

Smart Tips

A car dealer hands a woman the keys to her new SUV.

Don’t be caught off guard while searching for your next car.

A gardener adds a handful of mulch under small juniper bushes.

Save time and grow healthier plants with this crucial step.

Member News

Landscape view of mountains and highway on Kenai peninsula on cloudy and rainy day.

Discover all the perks of being a AAA Member.

Connect With Via

A person person reads the AAA Highlights email on their laptop.

Get new stories straight to your inbox every month.

Via magazine issues layed out on a gray floor.

Explore past issues of Via magazine.