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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Paddling at Jones Lagoon at Biscayne National Park in Florida

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

Adventures

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

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

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

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

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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

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

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 Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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

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

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

Best Arches in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Our guide on where to find some of the best natural arches in Alabama Hills, a desert wonderland near the town of Lone Pine, California.

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

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Complete Guide for First-Timers to Visit Pinnacles National Park

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

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.

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Cayucos Shipwreck is a great addition to the Highway 1 road trip itinerary for those who love abandoned off-the-beaten-path things to do.

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

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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

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

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

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

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 to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Dunnellon, FL

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Rainbow Springs State Park is the 4th largest spring in Florida, featuring clear teal-blue water that is over ten thousand years old. It has tons to do from tubing, kayaking, swimming to waterfalls and walking trails.

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Chain of Craters scenic drive - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

The Chain of Craters Road is one of the most scenic roads on the Big Island. It stretches for 19 miles from the top of Kilauea Volcano to sea level.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Road Trips, Scenic Drives

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

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Adventures

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

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

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

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

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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

5 Amazing Beginner Hikes in Sedona, AZ

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 Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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

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

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Complete Guide for First-Timers to Visit Pinnacles National Park

7 Awesome Easy Trails in Joshua Tree National Park

Everything You Need to Know About Death Valley National Park!

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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

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

14 Awesome Stops Along the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

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

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

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

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

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

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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

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 Death Valley National Park!

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!

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

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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