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Road Trips

From Route 66 to California's Highway 1, discover the best road trips in the West. Get road trip ideas, plan your route, and learn about road trip essentials to make your journey as epic as the destinations along the way.

Rear view of woman sitting on rock along Bright Angel trail overlooking South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

3 Best EV Road Trip Routes in Arizona

Recharge along Route 66, at an electric vehicle museum, atop the Grand Canyon, and more.
The Sheep Creek Geological loop road in the Uinta Mountains

Road-Trip Through the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Take the scenic route where Wyoming meets Utah for canyons, rock formations, and wildlife.
Overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River below.

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Road Trip

Slow down and spend time at the surprising number of stunning sites on the way to the South Rim.
A couple play golf at Park City, Utah on a partly cloudy day.

5 Day Trips to Beat the Heat

Escape for the day from major urban areas.
Mt. Moran overlooks a winding road in Wyoming's Teton National Park.

16 Seasonal Road Trips to Take This Year

These drives keep the adventures going throughout the year.
a creek runs through the trees with a mountain in the background

Sierra’s Majestic Mountain Loop

Central California Sierra’s magic mountain loop: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.
A road cuts through Zion National Park in Utah.

5 Best Road Trips in Utah

Drive through one of the most geographically diverse states.
Downieville's historic buildings line a street through the core of the town.

Road Trip Through the Lost Sierra

Tumbling rivers, hot springs, and historic gold mining towns are just some of the riches here.
pair of steel longhorns welcomes travelers to Sonoita, Arizona, as sun sets in the background

Wild West Road Trip Through Southeast Arizona

Road-trip through southeast Arizona and find history in the ranches, mines, and ghost towns.
McWay Falls against a turquoise ocean on a sunny day.

7 Scenic Waterfall Road Trips

The ultimate road trip prize? A stunning cascade. Here’s where to find them.
A family kayaks on Flathead Lake in Montana.

8 Hidden Gem Road Trips in the West

It’s all about the journey on these scenic drives.
A dirt road winds through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Arizona.

Four Corners Road Trip

From ancient ruins to legendary red-rock terrain, this scenic loop is the essence of the desert Southwest.
Open highway near Death Valley National Park

Death Valley Road Trip: Vegas to Mt. Charleston

This desert road trip brims with life.
ruins at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge, Arizona.

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Road Trip Itinerary

The Arizona stretch of the Anza Trail is the ideal 3-day road trip for history buffs.
Sun hides behind the trunk of an oak tree alongside a Paso Robles winery road

California Central Coast Road Trip

Experience a fun-filled road trip around Paso Robles, California.
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