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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.

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.

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.

Our Big Guide To Big Bend National Park
Visiting Big Bend National Park is the best thing to do in west Texas and will be a memorable experience you’ll never forget.

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.

Soak up the Sunset at Joshua Tree National Park
Every time I visit Joshua Tree National Park, I come away with a rejuvenated appreciation for the grandeur of the California desert.

Visit the National Parks Virtually Through Amazon Prime
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you may not realize that you have access to some awesome National Parks content on their streaming service.

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.

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

Underrated Hawaii Road Trips: Big Island and Maui
If embarking on an epic road trip adventure is on your list of things to do, Hawai‘i is not usually the first place to come to mind, a place famously known for having ‘interstate highways’ that never leave the state.

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.

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.