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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Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Adventures

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

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

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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.

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

The scenic drive in Chiricahua National Monument winds through beautiful viewpoints and access to 17 miles of day-use hiking trails.

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

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 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.

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park: How to Visit

Complete guide on how to visit the beautiful Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, the largest, most accessible dune field in Death Valley National Park.

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Best Things to Do In Mammoth Lakes in the Summer

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

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

Lake Crowley Stone Columns is a mysterious place along U.S. 395, features tall stone columns that resemble part of an ancient Moorish temple.

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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

Complete Guide on how to Visit the South Rim Scenic Road in Black canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado.

Discover Yankee Boy Basin, the Most Beautiful Offroad Trail in Ouray, CO

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

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.

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

Silver Springs State Park in Florida is one of America’s largest springs with beautiful teal water, wild monkeys and tons of fun things to do

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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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.

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

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

Onomea (Pepe'ekeo) scenic drive is the most famous scenic road on the Big Island, Hawaii. It is a short 4 miles stretch of the Old Mamalahoa Highway. This scenic road snakes from one beautiful spot to another through old bridges and lush tropical forest.

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada, unique park known for its cathedral-like siltstone spires.

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

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.

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!

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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Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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Adventures

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

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

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

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

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Best Things to Do In Mammoth Lakes in the Summer

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

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

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Discover Yankee Boy Basin, the Most Beautiful Offroad Trail in Ouray, CO

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

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

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

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

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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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