Road Trips, Scenic Drives

& Adventure Guides

“Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.“

– Emma Chase

Welcome to our collection of awesome road trips, scenic drives, off-road trails, and detailed adventure guides. Some of our favorite adventures are the super beautiful off-road trail to Yankee Boy Basin or the exciting UTV ride in Munds Park. Don’t forget our detailed guide to visit Redwood State Park or the breathtaking White Sands National Park. Here, you’ll find beautiful scenic drives, awesome spots to stop along a road trip as well as our comprehensive adventure guides and things to do that will make your trip planning a whole lot easier!

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9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

Best Things to Do In Mammoth Lakes in the Summer

Adventures

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway: Everything You Need to Know

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Niagara Falls

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at Silver Springs State Park | Florida

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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Petrified Forest National Park is a unique park with spectacular views of vibrant colorful badlands on one end and jewel-like petrified woods on the other end.

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

How to Have an Unforgettable Offroad Experience in Munds Park, Arizona | Schnebly Hill Road

An unforgettable UTV offroad experience in Munds Park, Arizona that goes through forest roads before ending at the scenic Schnebly Hill Vista.

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

Cliff Dwellers is an interesting roadside attraction along Highway 89A in Marble Canyon, Arizona. It's definitely worth a quick stop!

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

How to Drive the Most Popular 4WD Trail in Sedona: Broken Arrow Trail

How to Drive Outlaw & Diamondback Gulch 4WD Trails in Sedona

How to Have an Unforgettable Offroad Experience in Munds Park, Arizona

A Complete Guide to Visit Torrey Pines State Reserve | La Jolla

Torrey Pines State Reserves is a popular spot in La Jolla, CA that offers not only beautiful hiking trails overlooking the ocean, but also gorgeous sandy beaches.

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley NP: How to Visit

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

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Kings Canyon Scenic Byway: Everything You Need to Know

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway in California is 50 miles, traversing through gorgeous canyon with many interesting stops along the way.

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Shark Fin Cove is a small yet beautiful hidden beach along Northern California's coastline with its iconic rock that resembles a shark fin.

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Find the Elusive Stone Columns of Crowley Lake on US 395

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, Not Just a Roadside Attraction! Route 66, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

How to Find All the Metal Sculptures at Borrego Springs, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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Full Guide for Yankee Boy Basin Road, a Beautiful Off-Road Trail in Ouray, Colorado

A classic example of the Colorado mountain scenery, Yankee Boy Basin in Ouray, CO is an off-road trail featuring stunning alpine scenery, colorful wildflowers, and flowing waterfalls.

South Rim Road, Best Way to Visit Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

A classic example of the Colorado mountain scenery, Yankee Boy Basin in Ouray, CO is an off-road trail featuring stunning alpine scenery, colorful wildflowers, and flowing waterfalls.

Paddling at Jones Lagoon at Biscayne National Park in Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

Biscayne National Park in Miami, FL is a unique park with 95% of it underwater, only accessible by boat. It is a haven for divers, snorkelers, and boaters. Since we wanted to snorkel, kayak, and see this largest marine national park as much as we can, the best way is to go with the combination tour with Biscayne National Park Institute.

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

7 Unique Things to Do Near Orlando That Aren’t Theme Parks

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

How to Spend Your Day at Silver Springs State Park | Florida

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Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

For ideas about some of the best adventures and popular island activities, here’s a list of the top 10 things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 Free Things to Do in North Shore Oahu, HI

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Top 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do In Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Chain of Craters scenic drive - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

The Chain of Craters Road is one of the most scenic roads on the Big Island. It stretches for 19 miles from the top of Kilauea Volcano to sea level.

Kapoho Kalapana Road Scenic Drive (Route 137) – Big Island, HI

Onomea (Pepe’ekeo) Scenic Drive – Hilo, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

5 Awesome Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Idaho is home to tons of hot springs. Here is the list of 5 awesome hot springs that you can find near Stanley, Idaho

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

Death Valley is the largest national park in United State, and here is everything you need to know about this awesome place.

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

Seven Magic Mountains is a unique public art display by the renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone featured colorful columns of giant stacked boulders right in the middle of the desert.

Hot Creek Springs, A Hidden Oasis in the Middle of Nevada’s Desert

Hot Creek Hot Springs is a hidden oasis in the middle of the desert of Lund, Nevada with clear, teal blue water and perfect temperature.

How to Find Hidden Under Water Cave at Gandy Warm Spring, UT

Most Unique Roadside Attraction: International Car Forest in Goldfield, Nevada

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

The Big Room in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico is the largest, readily accessible cave chamber in North America with breathtaking views and interesting geology features. It's worth a visit!

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Beautiful viewpoint along Navajo Loop to Queens Garden Trail in the winter in Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

Why You Must Visit Bryce Canyon NP in the Winter: Complete Guide

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is exceptionally beautiful in the winter with its red hoodoos covered in snow and a must to visit!

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

8 Things to Do in Northern Olympic National Park | Washington

8 Amazing Places in Northern Olympic National Park | Washington

Here's the list of 8 amazing places (plus 2 bonus places) in northern Olympic National Park in Washington, one of the larger US national parks

Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

The view on Obstruction Point Road in Hurricane Ridge

How to Drive Obstruction Point Road, Washington’s Scariest Road

As a narrow gravel road with steep drop-offs, Obstruction Point Road in Hurricane Ridge has been called Washington’s scariest road.

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Adventures

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway: Everything You Need to Know

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Niagara Falls

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at Silver Springs State Park | Florida

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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

How to Drive Outlaw & Diamondback Gulch 4WD Trails in Sedona

How to Have an Unforgettable Offroad Experience in Munds Park, Arizona

A Complete Guide to Visit Torrey Pines State Reserve | La Jolla

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley NP: How to Visit

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Find the Elusive Stone Columns of Crowley Lake on US 395

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, Not Just a Roadside Attraction! Route 66, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

How to Find All the Metal Sculptures at Borrego Springs, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

South Rim Road, Best Way to Visit Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

7 Unique Things to Do Near Orlando That Aren’t Theme Parks

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

How to Spend Your Day at Silver Springs State Park | Florida

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 Free Things to Do in North Shore Oahu, HI

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Top 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do In Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

Kapoho Kalapana Road Scenic Drive (Route 137) – Big Island, HI

Onomea (Pepe’ekeo) Scenic Drive – Hilo, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Find Hidden Under Water Cave at Gandy Warm Spring, UT

Most Unique Roadside Attraction: International Car Forest in Goldfield, Nevada

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Why You Must Visit Bryce Canyon NP in the Winter: Complete Guide

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

8 Amazing Places in Northern Olympic National Park | Washington

Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

How to Drive Obstruction Point Road, Washington’s Scariest Road

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