An Epic 5-Day Southwest Road Trip & National Park Itinerary
Whenever I find myself in the Southwest, I always end up in awe. For being a relatively small region of the U.S., it's chock-full of natural wonders. In addition to awe, I also feel gratitude that so much of this region has been preserved and protected for future generations through our national park system and other land management programs. It's just not a place you can fly over and appreciate! What better way to explore the southwest than through a road trip...
How to Plan a 4- or 7-Day Texas & New Mexico National Parks Road Trip
There are some epic road trips in this world – especially if you love national parks. Think of the National Park to Park Highway. A drive to all of Utah's Mighty 5 (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion). Or a loop through all four of Colorado's national parks, from the Rocky Mountains to the deserts of the southwest. There is no shortage of ways to explore our national parks, connecting the distance between them by car, and crossing some of the most scenic landscapes in the world...
The 22 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops for Your West Coast Road Trip
Cypress trees and sea stacks. Lighthouses and bridges. Oh, and I can't forget those epic sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. There's real magic along the Pacific Coast Highway – that's part of why I loved living in the San Francisco Bay Area (and Seattle before) and exploring the coast on my weekends...
10 Essentials to Pack for the Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
The open road is calling, and you want to answer. Where better to explore the beauty of America than by making your way down the Pacific Coast Highway, which stretches from Washington State to the southern border of California?...
9 Epic Las Vegas Road Trips to Skip the Strip
When it comes to Las Vegas, people generally fall into one of two camps: they love it and plan repeat trips to soak in the lights, glitz, and potential for payouts on the Strip – or they hate it and never want to visit. It turns out there's a third camp though, and it's full of those of us who realize that Las Vegas is a fantastic destination as a base to strike out and explore this region of the Western U.S...
An Epic Northern New Mexico Road Trip Across the Land of Enchantment
Is there any better feeling than setting your wheels on an open road? Maybe it's an American thing, but for me, the idea of a great road trip is thrilling to plan – and delightful to do. I find it's an especially good way to see a new region of the West I've never explored before, rather than just visiting one or two cities...
How to See California’s Sequoias on Two Redwoods Road Trips
Imagine standing among some of the oldest living creatures on the planet. The air is quiet, cool, and smells of the essential oils the trees naturally emit. You're among the Redwoods – two unique species of tree you can find almost exclusively in California. More importantly, they're away from the city sprawl and damaging development, so you have to plan a Redwoods road trip if you want to see them...
How to Plan an Epic Eastern Cascades Road Trip from Seattle
When you live in or travel to Western Washington, that's pretty much the only area you spend your time. There's definitely opinions about different parts of the Evergreen State, and those who call the Puget Sound or Olympic Peninsula home don't typically cross the imposing barrier of the Cascade Mountains for much – or for long...
The Ultimate Pacific Coast Road Trip Itinerary (California & the PNW)
The Pacific Coast Highway is arguably one of the most famous drives in the entire world. Stretching from Washington to California, the Pacific Coast is picturesque, with cliffs, sea stacks, gorgeous urban spaces, and the raging ocean. Making a Pacific Coast Highway road trip is a popular bucket list experience – for good reason...
