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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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Adventures

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

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

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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

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 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

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park: How to Visit

Complete guide on how to visit the beautiful Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, the largest, most accessible dune field in Death Valley National Park.

Ultimate Guide for Sequoia National Park in the Winter

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

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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 the Elusive Stone Columns of Crowley Lake on US 395

Lake Crowley Stone Columns is a mysterious place along U.S. 395, features tall stone columns that resemble part of an ancient Moorish temple.

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

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14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

Million Dollar Highway in Colorado is considered one of the most dangerous roads in America, and also one of the most stunning ones. This scenic drive features rugged peaks, breathtaking valleys, gorgeous hikes, and interesting history.

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

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

North Rim Scenic Road of 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 Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs State Park| Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

De Leon Springs State Park in Florida is full of history and a perfect place to take a dip in the clear, freshwater springs.

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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How to Hike to Kaena Point via North Shore, HI

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

Top 10 FREE things to do in North Shore, Oahu, the perfect mixture of beautiful beaches, adorable rustic town, peace and tranquility.

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

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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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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Adventures

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

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

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

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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

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

Ultimate Guide for Sequoia National Park in the Winter

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

9 Amazing Stops for Your Road Trip to Joshua Tree

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, 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

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

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

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, 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 Death Valley National Park!

The Mystical Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

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

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

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

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

How to Visit Goblin Valley State Park With Limited Time!

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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