by Gigi de Jong | Jul 22, 2026 | Itineraries, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Route 66, known as The Mother Road, runs through the southern Great Plains states of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This suggested nine-day itinerary begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ends fittingly in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the story of this highway first began. Cyrus Avery a visionary businessman from Tulsa who is known as The Father of Route 66 was instrumental in creating this road. He called it Main Street America and it is this road trip across this vast landscape where you can experience classic Americana.
by Whitney James | Jun 22, 2026 | Arizona, Itineraries, Route 66
Drive Arizona’s Route 66 and explore Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and more on this 7-day road trip itinerary.
by Sydney Rasmussen | Mar 31, 2026 | Itineraries, Wyoming
Start your final morning with a one-hour drive to the iconic Devils Tower National Monument, the country’s first national monument. Here, you can hike the scenic 1.3-mile base trail, which winds around the tower’s massive rock formation, or simply soak in the breathtaking views from the visitor center. Devils Tower’s dramatic landscape and rich cultural significance make it a must-see destination for any traveler in the region.
by Kass | Jan 28, 2026 | Itineraries, Maine
Follow Maine’s wild edge from coastal paddles and mountain hikes to northern waterways and small-town stops. This adventure-forward itinerary highlights the state’s best outdoor experiences without skipping the food, culture, and scenic drives that make the journey unforgettable.
by Shannon Lowery | Aug 18, 2025 | Illinois, Itineraries, Michigan
Discover one of America’s most underrated road trip regions on this Great Lakes highlights itinerary. Along the way you’ll find pristine beaches, picturesque lakeshore communities, plenty of outdoor activities on land and water, delicious regional cuisine, a strong winery and brewery culture, deeply-rooted Indigenous heritage, and a year-round loving embrace of these stunning landscapes. Pack the car and hit the road. This is your ultimate Great Lakes region road trip, the highlights edition.
by Sydney Rasmussen | Jul 2, 2025 | Arizona, Itineraries, Winslow, AZ
Hit the open road and discover the best of Arizona’s Route 66 on a motorcycle. From iconic landmarks to scenic detours, this 5-day itinerary offers a thrilling, alternative way to experience America’s most famous highway. Whether you’re riding through desert landscapes or stopping at quirky roadside attractions, this journey is the ultimate adventure for road trip enthusiasts.
by Nick Cote | Jun 24, 2025 | Itineraries, Nevada, Places & Experiences
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.
by Shannon Lowery | Jan 28, 2025 | Illinois, Itineraries, Route 66
Route 66, also known as the Mother Road and America’s Main Street, starts in Chicago, Illinois and stretches 2,448 miles all the way to California. If you don’t have weeks to spend exploring the whole thing at once, this seven-day sample itinerary along the Illinois-Missouri-Kansas section is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite for a road trip adventure.
by Shannon Lowery | Jan 7, 2025 | Itineraries
Buckle up, adventure seekers! We’re about to embark on a journey that’ll take you from the neon lights of Sin City to the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. This two-week itinerary hugs the eastern edge of California, serving up a smorgasbord of national parks, forests, and hidden gems that’ll make even the most well-seasoned wanderlusters swoon.
