This next stretch is where you’ll begin to understand why this is known as “The Loneliest Road in America.” Get an early start and be sure to top off your gas tank before leaving Fallon. Your first stop is Sand Mountain, a vast dune complex popular with dune buggy and dirt bike enthusiasts. Sand Springs Station, one of Nevada’s best-preserved Pony Express relay outposts, and an eerie reminder of the hardscrabble life early travelers endured here.
Surviving the Loneliest Road in America: Nevada’s Highway 50
Having traveled the highway across Nevada (and back) myself, I can assure you, no special skills are needed to survive; just a sense of adventure, a little planning, and a better attitude than a certain ‘LIFE’ magazine writer. Whether you’re a history buff or an outdoor enthusiast, there are plenty of surprises for the curious-minded traveler.
A Sunny Winter Escape in Bishop, California
When it’s winter all around, it’s “June-uary” in Bishop. Plan a sunny mid-winter escape to this California gem, complete with direct flights and pre-arranged rental car.
Find Adventure on ‘America’s Loneliest Road’
Proudly known as “America’s Loneliest Road,” travel across Nevada’s Highway 50 for a road trip packed with outdoor adventures and old west history.
Morgan Hill, Northern California’s Culinary Destination
Nestled in Northern California’s Santa Clara Valley, Morgan Hill offers the perfect mix of outdoor recreation and one-of-a-kind agricultural experiences. From nightshades to night caps, kick back for a meal on a farm or knock back a few local beverages right at the source.
Slot Canyon and Sandstone Adventures in Kanab, UT
Whether you’re checking off bucket-list adventures in some of the country’s top national parks or looking to lose the crowds on a dusty 4WD road, Kanab, Utah, is the perfect place to start your adventure.
Kanab: Basecamp for 5 Epic Days in Utah
If Kanab seems eerily familiar, there’s a reason: over 250 classic Western films and TV shows have been set here, earning it the nickname ‘Little Hollywood.” Pay homage to the town’s silver screen history with a stop at the Little Hollywood Movie Museum, where you can roam around movie sets once frequented by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.
State Parks Road Trip through the Heart of Arizona
Beachside campsites offer easy access to the river, while hiking trails along the banks give hikers panoramic views of the river and beyond. Springtime wildflowers are best seen along the half-mile Lightning Bolt Trail, and the Copper Mines Trail and Lamb Springs Trail take you on an abandoned mine tour.
Southern Arizona State Park Road Trip
After a day of hiking or horseback riding, make a short drive for some of the best stargazing in the state.
Explore Southern Arizona’s State Parks
Rugged mountain peaks, wildflower-studded hillsides, and desert oases define springtime in Southern Arizona, and there’s no better way to take it all in than a trip through Arizona’s state parks.