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From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we’ve got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.

No hotel? No problem. I’ve perfected the art of traveling on connection, karma, and the occasional borrowed futon.

There’s something about packing a car for a trip that can bring out the worst in us. Here’s how to keep it stress-free.

Imagine the most impractical road trip vehicle. Now, make it a little worse. You’re getting closer.

Camping in 120 degree heat can be deadly. But can it also be beautiful?

Experience fall splendor with the Colorado Mountain Club's top autumn adventures, from colorful road trips to scenic hiking and biking across the state

I was reluctant to succumb to #vanlife. But after two weeks in a Wayfarer Van, I might be converted for good.

Enter for a chance to win the ultimate road-trip essentials prize package

Expert travelers share their advice on packing, route planning, and more

If off-the-beaten-path is on your agenda, Eastern Montana has you covered

For adventure lovers on the go, Maverik and Kum & Go upgrade every fuel and food stop, with more than 800 locations across 20 states

Explore the Golden State on a journey from San Francisco to Kings Canyon

Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring landscapes, geological wonders, and cultural experiences closely tied to the land in The Great Wilderness of northern British Columbia

Cars spin, trucks slide, and what should be an hour’s drive can take all day. How did this scenic mountain corridor get so congested—and can it ever be fixed? I took a wild ride through the traffic jam to find out.

From where to eat, play, and stay, to whether or not you need to speak Spanish, here’s the insider intel you need to visit Baja Sur’s best beach town.

All the supplies and equipment our overprepared, dog-obsessed columnist brings to keep his dogs safe, fed, and healthy on the road

Before she became famous for her lawsuits against former President Trump, the writer took a road trip for an �����ԹϺ��� story that had her asking total strangers if they had sex outdoors.

From hairpin turns to boulder fields, driving these routes requires skill, the right weather, adequate preparation, and helluva lotta gumption. Do it right, and the panoramic payoff is huge.

Stuck for hours in a traffic standstill while on a comedy tour, it was only natural for him to long for the farm labor that makes him happiest of all

With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.

Now is the perfect time to set off in search of cranberry bogs, oyster farms, and cheese makers. A longtime New England resident reveals the most delicious places to visit in the run-up to Thanksgiving—and fun outdoor adventures along the way

Yes, you can visit your bucket-list outdoor destinations without breaking the bank

How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free

Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living

Hitting the road with your family offers plenty of good times in the moment—plus important takeaways for the future

While the adventurer was on a record-setting road trip, a message from a fan made him realize the importance of coming out

Chasing whitewater around the country has taught this couple how to maximize joy on the road to adventure

Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana’s most otherworldly and storied landscapes

Take an epic tour of the sweeping prairie and secluded mountains of eastern Montana

With more coastline than California, Fort Peck Lake offers an abundance of secluded coves to fish, waterski, paddle, or just explore

Take a tour of these two national monuments in Eastern Montana

Meet the Lightship L1, a pop-up, hard-sided RV that’s towable with an EV

Now entering a designated Dark Sky Sanctuary

Paddling may be the main draw of the Upper Missouri River Breaks, but it’s far from the only way to explore there

Situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Montana’s most populous city is also a cultural and economic hub

Follow the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers on a loop packed with history and adventure

After losing her father, she first turned to the outdoors for relief. Then she funneled her grief into creativity.

Expert advice on keeping your pup calm, safe, and happy in the car

A difficult breakup had the musician worried he’d lost his identity. A solo road trip reminded him of who he is.

On its way from Chicago to California, Route 66 passes some of the most spectacular adventures in the U.S. Consider this your guide to kicking up some outdoorsy fun along the historical route.

After two years of testing, our writer says the Colorado Teardrops Summit Pinnacle gets the job done and more

A longtime resident of the Southwest shares her favorite ways to see this region’s geological wonders, surreal sunsets, and wide-open spaces

From Acadia in Maine to the Everglades in Florida, this road trip hits seven national parks, covers 1,800 miles, and guides you away from the crowds 

We asked Andrew Collins, author of the new book ‘Ultimate Road Trips: USA and Canada,’ to reveal his favorite fall road trips. From underrated national parks in Utah to classic leaf peeping in New England, here’s his intel on where to go and what to do.

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One man’s quixotic journey into vehicle safety for dogs

Western national parks like Yellowstone, Zion, and Joshua Tree are among our most iconic, but it’s the journeys road-tripping in between them that provide the greatest opportunities for adventure. From Montana to Southern California, here’s how to make the most of this itinerary and avoid the crowds.

In the summer of 2020, an anonymous artist who goes by the name of Roadside Senryu started installing road signs inscribed with poems, a joy for those driving past them and for communities nearby

Hike to alpine lakes, sleep under the stars, and visit some of the best parks in the country

Fresh out of film school, Soraya Simi’s first documentary was centered around the Paralympic rower’s 2,500-mile solo journey to Hawaii. Except Madsen never made it.

These shelters score major comfort points

The 440-mile route goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley

This cliff-hugging stretch of U.S Highway 550 is dotted with scenic mountain towns filled with hiking trails, brewpubs, and hot springs

This amazing 1,453-mile trip starts in Salt Lake City

Planning a vacation to Yellowstone involves many details, one of which is deciding how you will enter the park

Instagram makes it look so easy

Stunning and easy-to-access vistas to bookmark for your next road trip

Car rental companies have been struggling post-pandemic with a surge in demand and limited supply—but don’t let that stop you from going on the trip you’ve been dreaming about during lockdown

It’s finally gay to drive green

Get your traveling kit dialed

With far-flung travel off the table, I learned how to enjoy the meandering flexibility of a road trip

We’ve got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes

The stunning, adventure-filled road parallels the eastern Sierra Nevada and has ample stops for hot springs, hikes, and backcountry skiing

Climate change is wreaking havoc on the timing and quality of fall foliage, but scientists have a few tips on how to catch the season’s best colors

A daring advice columnist sets off on a road trip with a singular goal: to ask strangers if they make love outside—in towns named Eden

In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do

Vanlifers share their secrets for fending off the stink (with or without finding a shower)

When you carry the whole world in your pocket, aid can arrive from the most unexpected places

From towering waterfalls to long-distance trails, this 90-mile stretch of Route 20 packs the region’s best adventures into one trip

We’ve found the most adventure-packed routes for your road-trip bucket list

If you were as caught off guard by the end of summer as we were, here are some easy-to-plan itineraries for the long weekend

In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.

The Flying Cloud 30FB Office oozes quality, but it’s not immune to the bumps in the road

You don’t have to spend a lot to improve your vehicle setup

Our ethics columnist weighs in on balancing conservation and enjoyment

Chickfly’s innovative zipperless fly makes for pee freedom