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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Best Arches in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Adventures

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

How to Visit Redwood National Park: Best 3-Day Itinerary

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

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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!

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

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well are two sections of the same monument, about 11 miles apart from each other. Each of these locations are fascinating in its own way, highlighting the history of the Native Americans.

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

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

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

How to Drive the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

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9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park is full of hidden wonders. Here are the 9 amazing stops in Joshua Tree that you can add to your next road trip.

Exploring Bombay Beach in Salton Sea, California: Top 10 things to see

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

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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.

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Cayucos Shipwreck is a great addition to the Highway 1 road trip itinerary for those who love abandoned off-the-beaten-path things to do.

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, 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.

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 to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

What to Do at Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

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8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

One of the smallest towns on Maui, Kaanapali is a sought after location due to its mile-long beach. Here are the 8 things worth seeing in Kaanapali.

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

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is the most beautiful garden in Oahu, HI full of lush tropical plants against the majestic Ko'olau mountain range backdrop.

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

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

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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.

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete 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.

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

Gandy Warm Spring at the border of Nevada and Utah has the clearest, teal water and a hidden under-water cave, ready to be explore

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

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

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

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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Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

How to Visit Redwood National Park: Best 3-Day Itinerary

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

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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!

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 Drive Outlaw & Diamondback Gulch 4WD Trails in Sedona

How to Drive the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

Exploring Bombay Beach in Salton Sea, California: Top 10 things to see

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, 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

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

What to Do at Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

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

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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

Most Unique Roadside Attraction: International Car Forest in Goldfield, 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

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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