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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Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

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

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

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, 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.

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

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

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 Drive Outlaw & Diamondback Gulch 4WD Trails in Sedona

Full guide on how to drive the Outlaw Trail and Diamondback Gulch Trail, the two most popular 4WD roads in Sedona, Arizona.

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

How to Drive the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

Looking for the best hikes to explore in the spring? Here are some of the best and beautiful spring hikes to explore in Southern California.

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

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

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

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girl posing away from camera in the middle of the bottle trees

A unique, off the beaten path adventure, Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is part art gallery, part planetary cleanup effort, part craziness, but 100% awesome.

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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 Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

Tips and guides on how to visit the scenic road of the North Rim, the quieter, more rugged side of the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

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

South Rim Road, Best Way to Visit 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.

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

Orlando, FL and its surroundings are so much more than just than just theme parks, so here are a list of unique things to do near Orlando.

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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.

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

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

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

Hands down our most favorite scenic drive on the Big Island, Kapoho-Kalapana Road (Route 137) is full of hidden gems such as secret swing, sea arch, and black sand beaches.

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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 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

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

Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

Located at the furthest northwest tip of the United States, Cape Flattery is stunning with dramatic views and clear teal waters of the Pacific Ocean.

8 Amazing Places in Northern Olympic National Park | Washington

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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Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

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Adventures

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

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

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

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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

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 the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

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

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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 Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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

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

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

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

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

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

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

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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

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

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

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

Complete Guide to Visit Cape Flattery in Washington State

8 Amazing Places in Northern Olympic National Park | Washington

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

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