Road Trips

Nothing says vacation like the great American road trip. Our scenic drives, maps and itineraries will help your family plan a great summer road trip.

Great Road Trips: Western States

From the mountain vistas of Mt. Rainier National Park to the houseboats of Shasta Lake, the West has gorgeous sights to see.

Images in Nature

The photos of nature are a breath of fresh air! These spectacular images of the great outdoors were submitted by our readers.

Great Road Trips: Central States

From the awe-inspiring Mt. Rushmore to the cultural thrills of the Louisiana Bayou, the central states of the U.S. have something for every sightseer.

Great Road Trips: Hidden Gems

Discover the richness and diversity of America's landscapes in these ten off-the-beaten-path road trips.

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2 Great Road Trips: Eastern States
From the coast of Maine to the Great Smoky Mountains to Florida's Key West, Eastern states offer a variety of scenic landscapes to relish.
3 Great Road Trips: Rocky Mountain States
Hit the road for Idaho's charming heartland, Utah's byways, the majestic Grand Canyon, stunning Sedona, and scenic New Mexico.
4 The Most Scenic Drives in America
From the rocky Maine coast to the mighty California redwoods, this list of 50 scenic drives has something for everyone.
5 Nevada 93
In a land of bewitching beauty, a mix of crinkled mountains and parched valleys contrasts with chilly caverns and a mammoth man-made lake.
6 Utah Byways
A journey through Utah's most secluded corner reminds us that this high, lonesome country is not just a landscape of legend and lore but a real place after all.
7 Grand Canyon Loop
From the slopes of Arizona's highest peak, the road spins through pine forests and flatlands to America's deepest, most gorgeous gorge: the incomparable Grand Canyon.
8 Pacific Coast Highway
From the roller-coaster hills of San Francisco to the dazzling seascapes of the North Coast, this California highway is paved with scenic riches.
9 Mt. Shasta-Cascade Loop
This drive visits sky-shearing volcanoes, flourishing forests and wetlands that teem with life, and even otherworldly underground chambers.

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The Most Scenic Drives in America

This all-in-one trip planner, resourceful travel guide, and memorable photographic journey will steer you down the most scenic roads in the US.

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