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

Adventures

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

Chiricahua National Monument is known as the "Wonderland of Rocks" in Arizona. This lesser-known park is full of impressive hoodoos, interesting rock formations, and awe-inspiring balancing rocks.

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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!

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

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Top 7 things to do and see in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in California. It is a hidden gem that just waiting to be explored.

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Old Davenport Pier is a unique spot along Northern California's coastline where you can find a swing hanging above the crashing waves.

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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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.

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

South Rim Road, Best Way to Visit 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 Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Shark Valley in Everglades National Park is the best place to see alligators and has a beautiful 70ft observation tower with panoramic views.

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

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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 Free Things to Do in North Shore Oahu, HI

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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.

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

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

The Ultimate Driving Guide to Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

This is the ultimate driving guide, the top 8 things to see without having to hike (unless you want to) in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.

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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9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

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Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

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

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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

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

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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