Itineraries
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Find the best itinerary for your road trip, whether you have a weekend or a month. Our road trip itineraries are focused around US national parks and other iconic American destinations. Discover some of the best small towns, experiences, and other hidden gems along national parks road trip routes.
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Maine’s Great Outdoors Itinerary: From Rugged Coast to Wild Waterways
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.
An Alternative Route Down Arizona’s Route 66
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.
6 Days on The Loneliest Road in America
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.
10 Days on Arizona’s Route 66: Celebrating 100 Years of American Roadtrips
Relive the nostalgia of the Mother Road while creating new memories in its centennial year! Kick off your journey in Holbrook, a town where Route 66 nostalgia meets natural wonder. Stay at the Wigwam Motel, a charming retro accommodation featuring teepee-shaped rooms. Spend your afternoon exploring Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert, both brimming with ancient, colorful landscapes. End the day with a visit to Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Co. for unique souvenirs. The whole trip will provide you with a vibrant mix of experiences just like this across the state of Arizona.
A Week Exploring Verde Valley Parks
Not only can you don your swimsuit and slide down the famous Slide Rock swim area into Oak Creek, but you can also hike along the easy, .25 mile (.4 kilometers) Pendley Homestead trail. Along the way, you’ll marvel at an apple packing barn, old cabins, and the original orchards of a historic 20th century homestead.
State Parks Road Trip to Visit Some of Arizona’s Best Lakes and Rivers
If you love to fish, then you’ll feel at home in many of Arizona’s state parks, where you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, trout, catfish, and panfish. Several trails are also yours to explore, including ones for beginners and advanced hikers. You’ll marvel at the state’s riparian, desert, and mountainous ecologies.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip: Shenandoah & Great Smoky Mountains National Parks
Crossing the heart of central Appalachia from Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this Blue Ridge Parkway road trip itinerary is packed with everything from history and culture to hikes and waterfalls.
Summer Excursion in Southcentral Alaska
Hike through rugged landscapes, marvel at gigantic glaciers, and enjoy the solitude of being in one of the least-visited and largest national parks in the United States at 13 million acres. Explore this massive preserve on foot, by boat, or from the skies, and keep an eye out for the local fauna.
5 Days in Superior, Arizona
Why stay longer? Simple: Because you can. Superior is perfectly equipped to accommodate a longer stay. Whether you have the freedom of a retired person or the flexibility of a remote worker, Superior is the perfect place to make your home away from home. With so much rich history and rugged landscape to explore, you’ll be glad you took the extra time to dive deep into all that Superior has to offer.
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.
Epic National Park Colorado-Utah Road Trip
The national parks in Colorado and Utah are bucket list destinations for many travelers, and for good reason! The rugged terrain, inspiring views, rich histories and vibrant communities will create memories for you and your family that will last a lifetime.
Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon: 3 Days, 3 Ways
Known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, Williams is the perfect launch point for any Grand Canyon trip. Make your Grand Canyon trip a recipe for success with our all-encompassing three-day itinerary. This menu of mega adventures and experiences is sure to leave you satisfied.