Virginia

Monticello - Photo by Scott Tribble

Amazing Towns:
Williamsburg

Battlefields & Military

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Appomattox
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington) - Fort Myer
Yorktown Battlefield Colonial National Historical Park - Yorktown

Bridges

High Bridge Trail State Park - Farmville

Caves & Caverns

Luray Caverns - Luray

Hiking

Sharp Top Trail

Historic Places

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Appomattox
Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington
Colonial Williamsburg - Williamsburg
Mount Vernon - Mt Vernon
Historic Jamestown - Jamestown
Hollywood Cemetery - Richmond
Monticello - Charlottesville
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington) - Fort Myer
Yorktown Battlefield Colonial National Historical Park - Yorktown

Mountains

Sharp Top Trail

Museums

Poe Museum
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Richmond

National Parks

Shenandoah National Park

Parks & Forests

Breaks Interstate Park - Breaks
Douthat State Park - Millboro
Great Falls Park - McLean
Natural Bridge State Park - Natural Bridge
Shenandoah National Park

Presidents

Mount Vernon - Mt Vernon
Hollywood Cemetery - Richmond
Monticello - Charlottesville

Rock Formations

Natural Bridge State Park - Natural Bridge

Scenic Areas

High Bridge Trail State Park - Farmville
Natural Bridge State Park - Natural Bridge

State Parks

Breaks Interstate Park - Breaks
Douthat State Park - Millboro
Great Falls Park - McLean
Natural Bridge State Park - Natural Bridge

Waterfalls

Great Falls Park - McLean

The Arizona/New Mexico state line on Interstate 10

Can ChatGPT Plan a Cross-Country Trip?
ChatGPT is all the rage right now, but can it plan a cross-country road trip across the United States?

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

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.

Ohiopyle State Park

Top 5 Guide: Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
Whether you're seeking adrenalin-rush adventures or family-friendly activities, Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania has it all.

Sunset at The Window in Big Bend National Park

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.

Zion National Park in the Snow

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.

Panorama Point at Capitol Reef National Park

Three Amazing Underrated National Parks
Perhaps “overlooked” is a better term, because Great Basin National Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Capitol Reef National Park are all under-represented in the popular dialogue about National Parks.

Atlanta, Georgia

Six Awesome Day Trips from Atlanta
Atlanta’s traffic is nationally reknown; however, once you get outside of the perimeter, it’s generally smooth sailing to expore the highways of Georgia and beyond. Check out these beautiful day trips from Atlanta to be sure you see some of the most unique destinations the region has to offer.

T.A. Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park

Looping the Grand Tetons: Cruising through Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone
After I finally made the trip to Jackson, Wyoming, and spent a few days exploring, I wondered: What took me so long, and why aren’t more people talking about Grand Teton National Park?

Niagara Falls State Park

Beyond the Big Apple: A road trip through Central & Western New York
In just a few days in Central and Western New York, you can experience some truly amazing natural wonders, picturesque scenery, classic Americana, and impactful history.

St. Augustine at sunset

A Coastal Adventure from St. Augustine to Savannah
In just three hours of driving between St. Augustine to Savannah, you'll experience amazing beaches, jaw-dropping sights, and captivating history.

Goblin Valley State Park

An Epic Denver to Sequoia Road Trip
Planning a Denver to California road trip? There's plenty to see along the way. If you've got 10 days, here's a suggested road trip itinerary that takes you through multiple National Parks, a few awesome hikes, and easy driving between stops.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

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.