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 Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

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

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

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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

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 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.

9 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in (and Around) Mammoth Lakes

List of tips and outdoor things to do in Mammoth Lakes, a beautiful mountain town in California, in the summer.

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

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

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Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

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

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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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.

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

North Rim Scenic Road of 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.

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Only 16 miles from Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is beautiful with lush tropical trees and plants, emerald spring water and abundant wildlife.

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

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3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 3 snorkeling spots in Kauai, Hawaii that are safe during the winter season. These spots are also perfect for beginners.

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

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

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

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

Kapoho Kalapana Road Scenic Drive (Route 137) – Big Island, 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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Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

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

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

Where to See Wildflowers in Southern California this Spring

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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

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

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

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

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

7 Beautiful Spring Hikes to Explore in Southern California

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

5 Easy Hikes in Death Valley National Park

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

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

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

North Rim Scenic Road of Black Canyon of Gunnison NP

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Complete Guide on How to Visit Dry Tortugas NP | Florida

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Everything You Need to Know About Hanauma Bay | Oahu

Hoʻomaluhia, the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Oahu, HI

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

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

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

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