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 all the awesome road trips, scenic drives, and detailed adventure guides. We love road trips and scenic drives! That process of getting from A to B is a whole adventure in itself. There are so many things to see, food to eat, and places to stop by along the way. 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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5 best things to do in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

Adventures

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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!

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

Torrey Pines State Reserves is a popular spot in La Jolla, CA that offers not only beautiful hiking trails overlooking the ocean, but also gorgeous sandy beaches.

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

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

Ultimate Guide for Sequoia National Park in the Winter

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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

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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.

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

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

Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Blue Spring State Park is not only a winter home to hundreds of manatees, but also full of fun activities such kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, and cave diving.

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | 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.

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

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

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.

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

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.

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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Adventures

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Carlsbad Caverns Big Room: Everything You Need to Know

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

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

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

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Chiricahua National Monument: How to Spend Your First Visit!

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

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

7 Things to Do in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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

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

Ultimate Guide for Sequoia National Park in the Winter

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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

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

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch – Route 66, CA

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

Olancha Sculpture Garden by Jael Hoffman – Highway 395, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

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

Complete Guide to Visit Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

A Quick Guide to Visit Biscayne National Park | Florida

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

How to Spend Your Day at De Leon Springs | Florida

How to Visit Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

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

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

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

8 Things Worth Seeing in Kaanapali

Chain of Craters Road – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

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

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

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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