Great Road Trips in the West

A classic car parks in front of Cuyama Buckhorn in Central California

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Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

These motels are peak nostalgia for road trippers.

May 22, 2023

May 25, 2023

Dog in car

How to Road Trip with Your Pet: The Best Routes, Tricks, and Tools

Don't forget your furry friend when you hit the road!

January 6, 2022

August 31, 2022

Crystals in a basket at Wine and Rock Shop in Yucca Valley, California

Heading to Joshua Tree? Stock up on Snacks and Booze at These Roadside Stops

An insider's road trip guide for the best places to stop for sips and snacks, plus made-to-order sourdough.

November 30, 2021

December 1, 2021

Joshua Tree National Park camp

These Road Trips Aren’t Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

We put together some road trip route ideas with plenty of electric vehicle charging stations along the way.

May 16, 2022

July 12, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Yuba River

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here’s Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

A second Gold Rush is underway in the Sierras. These are spots to try your luck.

May 13, 2023

May 17, 2023

The cedar hot tub at Noble + Proper Hotel in Big Bear

This New Big Bear Hotel Is Like Living in a Magazine (And It’s Now Open for Your Winter Getaway)

Noble + Proper brings thoughtful modern mountain design to Big Bear.

January 30, 2023

February 13, 2023

Colorado Rockies Ranch Landscape

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It’s Stunning)

Both conservation and veterans groups successfully rallied for the protection of Camp Hale, located in the Western Rockies.

October 13, 2022

March 25, 2023

A classic car parks in front of Cuyama Buckhorn in Central California

I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia

Cuyama Buckhorn calls on a bygone era of California's backroads and byways.

October 5, 2022

May 24, 2023

Get Out Your Maps

The Road Trip Resurgence Isn’t Slowing Down, Report Shows

Outdoorsy, the Airbnb of camping vehicles, made predictions for what travel will look like in 2022.

November 19, 2021

May 18, 2022

Need a Romantic Getaway? Try These Car Camping Destinations for Two

These weekend getaways will give you some quiet one-on-one time.

February 11, 2022

February 16, 2022

These National Forests Are the Most Popular Destinations for RVers

National park overcrowding has nudged nearly one-third of travelers toward alternative destinations, national forests principal among them.

January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022

milky way rises

Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

Each stargazing-focused stop is mapped as a destination that can be appreciated by the naked eye.

December 30, 2021

April 10, 2022

Cabana camper van in desert Mojave National Preserve

Outdoor Adventure

Best Way to See the Mojave Desert? Try a Camper Van

No hotel? No problem. A camper van makes for spontaneous, stress-free travel in the desert. And a great night’s sleep.

September 4, 2021

December 1, 2021

Sunset over Moonstone Beach Cambria

The Ultimate Central California Road Trip Planner

Take a culinary trip to these must-visit spots on California’s Central Coast.

July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Road Trip Tips

Kids on Road Trip

5 Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Family Road Trip

Keep your kiddos engaged with these family road trip strategies

April 25, 2018

May 31, 2018

All 50 States

10 Car Games for Kids That Don’t Involve Screens

While the easiest thing to throw in the backseat may be a tablet, there are screen-free activities that will keep even the youngest of your clan entertained for hours

May 15, 2018

June 11, 2019

Camper Goals

How to DIY an Insta-Worthy Car Camper

Skip the van and make a cozy retreat in your own backseat

May 21, 2018

March 24, 2021

Create Your Kitchen

Pack This Gear for the Ultimate Car Camping Adventure

Yes, you can still go camping in the winter. Here's what you'll need.

February 14, 2022

February 15, 2022

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Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here's Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here’s Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

This New Big Bear Hotel Is Like Living in a Magazine (And It's Now Open for Your Winter Getaway)

This New Big Bear Hotel Is Like Living in a Magazine (And It’s Now Open for Your Winter Getaway)

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It's Stunning)

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It’s Stunning)

I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia

I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia

Move Over Pour-Over: Instant Coffee Is the New Travel Essential

Move Over Pour-Over: Instant Coffee Is the New Travel Essential

Celebrate Pinot Noir Day in These Top-Tier Western Wine Regions

Celebrate Pinot Noir Day in These Top-Tier Western Wine Regions

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

These Road Trips Aren't Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

These Road Trips Aren’t Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

Take an Epic Electric Road Trip Along Highway 1

Take an Epic Electric Road Trip Along Highway 1

Monarch Butterflies Need Your Help: Here's What to Do

Monarch Butterflies Need Your Help: Here’s What to Do

Help Monarch Butterflies While You Travel: Here's the First Stop on a New Trail

Help Monarch Butterflies While You Travel: Here’s the First Stop on a New Trail

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

Van Life Doesn't Need to Be Expensive—Just Ask These Guys

Van Life Doesn’t Need to Be Expensive—Just Ask These Guys

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