Attractions

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Coast to Coast: The Best Things to See on a Cross-Country Drive
When you're ready to plan a cross-country drive, your route will be dictated by highways, major cities and iconic landmarks. We'll highlight the best things to see on a cross-country road trip, and help you decide what you have to check out.

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.

Highway 1 Falls into the Ocean in Big Sur, California
A section of Highway 1 about 20 miles south of Big Sur, California has fallen into the ocean debris from a torrential rain storm struck the road.

Will Las Vegas' Seven Magic Mountains Be Removed in 2021?
Seven Magic Mountains, a popular art installation just south of Las Vegas off the side of Interstate 15, may be wrapping up its stay in the Nevada desert after a five year run.

10 Fun Things to Do in San Antonio, Texas
While it may be overshadowed by Dallas and Austin, San Antonio has plenty of must-see attractions beyond just the Alamo.

A Musical Journey: The Ultimate List of Rock, R&B & Country Destinations in the USA
There's so much rich music history in the USA. Whether you like rock, blues, R&B, or country, there are plenty of great spots to bring a little electricity to your next road trip.

Hawaiian Tourism Decimated by Covid-19
A typical August would bring over 35,000 travelers to the Hawaiian Islands by airplane. In 2020, that number has declined dramatically due to the impact of Covid-19.

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

Monument Valley Transformed after Snowfall
You've definitely got to visit Monument Valley on the Utah/Arizona border; it's an iconic American destination.

Trying To Catch the Superbloom? Timing Is Everything in Walker Canyon
Lake Elsinor became Instagram Influencer Ground Zero in March of 2019 when an unusual "superbloom" transformed Walker Canyon's poppy field into an electric rainbow of wildflowers.

Chasing the Snow for a Photography Class at Zion National Park
Sometimes, opportunities pop up that have a legitimately limited shelf-life, or are truly rare. So you either have to act now or miss out.

The Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Colorado
It’s the end of September and that means the leaves are starting to turn in the mountains, while foggy mornings make for some impressive photographs. With thousands of trails in…

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

Shadows and Tall Trees: Kings Canyon and the Sierra Nevadas
I've got about 500-600 stars in my Google Maps, the majority of which are concentrated in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Which means you can sometimes forget about California.

The Best State Parks in Tennessee
Tennessee is the land of the great smoky mountains, boisterous honky tonks, and the infamous Graceland. While these things have made the southern state famous, there is so much more to Tennessee than meets the eye. There are not only spectacular lakes and rivers, but many more waterfalls to explore than you may realize. Luckily, all of these sites are well preserved by Tennessee’s fantastic State Park system.

Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
Whether you like hiking, horse racing, bourbon—or all of the above—Kentucky has so much to offer.

Top Five Things To See in Idaho
Most people don’t know much about Idaho beyond its reputation for potatoes. That’s really not fair given how much there is to see in the state.

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.