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 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Adventures

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

Complete Guide for First-Timers to Visit Pinnacles National Park

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

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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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.

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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!

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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 Drive the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

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

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

A guide on how to visit Redwood National and State Park in California, a beautiful place full of lush green forests and rugged coastline.

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

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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.

Galleta Meadows is a collection of over 130 metal sculptures scattered throughout Borrego Spring and Anza Borrego SP. Here's our full guide on how to find these awesome sculptures!

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

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

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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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

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

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.

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.

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

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

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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

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.

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving 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.

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

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

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

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

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 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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Adventures

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

Complete Guide for First-Timers to Visit Pinnacles National Park

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

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Complete Guide for the Scenic Drive in Chiricahua National Monument

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

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

How to Drive the Broken Arrow 4WD Trail in Sedona

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

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

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

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

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

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

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

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

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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

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!

Valley of Fire State Park: The Ultimate Driving Guide

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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

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

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

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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