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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The Ultimate Driving Guide to Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

Adventures

Everything You Need to Know About Niagara Falls

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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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!

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

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

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

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

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Extensive guide and directions visit the 5 epic natural and FREE hot springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA, located along Benton Crossing Road.

8 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park (#5 is Our Favorite!)

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

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

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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.

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

The abandoned Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, also known as Lake Dolores Waterpark, located on US-15 on the way to Vegas, is a dream come true for urban explorers.

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, 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

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

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.

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

One of the most unique national parks, Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida is home to the historic and photogenic Fort Jefferson, clear teal water, an abundance of coral reefs and marine life, and sea birds.

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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.

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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.

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

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, 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 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.

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

International Car Forest of the Last Church in Goldfield, Nevada, an interesting mix of graffiti, abandoned cars, and religion, making it a perfectly weird roadside attraction.

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

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

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

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

White Sands National Park in New Mexico is a surreal place to visit with glistening white sand dunes and tons of fun sledding.

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

Our recommendation for the 4 beautiful, unofficial trails in Zion National Park, where you can find slot canyons, big horn sheep and more.

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

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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Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

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Everything You Need to Know About Niagara Falls

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

The Best 3 Day Itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park!

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

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

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

8 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park (#5 is Our Favorite!)

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

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

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

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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

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

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, 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 Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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

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

Ultimate Guide to Visiting White Sands National Park | New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

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

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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