Great Road Trips in the West

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These Are the Best Weekend Trips In the West, According to NatGeo’s New Book

National Geographic's new book details hundreds of the best weekend trips. Of course, many of the trips are right here in the West.

December 10, 2021

December 16, 2021

Best fall color in Colorado on a train in Durango

Road Trips

This Camping App Just Mapped out The Ultimate Fall Foliage Road Trip

The trip kicks off with stops in Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota.

September 10, 2021

September 11, 2021

WildLands

This Company’s Vehicle Storage Systems Make Car Camping Easier Than Ever

The Idaho manufacturer makes car storage systems designed to maximize space and look good while doing so.

September 3, 2021

January 20, 2022

Camping

This Car-Camping Pop-up Tent Takes Comfort and Ease to the Next Level

Roofnest just added one such tent to their already-impressive lineup of hard-shell, weather-proof, and aerodynamic pop-ups.

August 25, 2021

January 20, 2022

Get Out Your Maps

Travel

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

WildLands

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

January 16, 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

Travel

A Pacific Northwest Journey with Hilton Kicked off Our Road Trip Renaissance

We set out on the open road between Seattle and Portland as part of a partnership with Hilton to celebrate the return of travel.

July 16, 2021

December 20, 2021

Road Trips

#VanLife Starts Here: How to Pick a Camper Van for a Road Trip

Whether you want to buy or try, there’s a vehicle for every taste.

June 15, 2021

August 3, 2021

Highway 89 on the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

WildLands

The Road Trip Renaissance—Getting Back to Our Roots in a Post-Pandemic World

As the world slowly returns to a new normal, we discuss what this means for travel.

June 2, 2021

Road Trip Tips

Road Trips

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

Family

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

Travel

5 Van Rentals for the Perfect Road Trip

Use these van rentals as launching points for your next epic road trip

June 7, 2017

September 5, 2019

Camping

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

Road Trips

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

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

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

The Ultimate Central California Road Trip Planner

The Latest From Sunset

These Are the Best Weekend Trips In the West, According to NatGeo’s New Book

This Camping App Just Mapped out The Ultimate Fall Foliage Road Trip

This Company’s Vehicle Storage Systems Make Car Camping Easier Than Ever

This Car-Camping Pop-up Tent Takes Comfort and Ease to the Next Level

Get Out Your Maps

These National Forests Are the Most Popular Destinations for RVers

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

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

A Pacific Northwest Journey with Hilton Kicked off Our Road Trip Renaissance

#VanLife Starts Here: How to Pick a Camper Van for a Road Trip

The Road Trip Renaissance—Getting Back to Our Roots in a Post-Pandemic World

Road Trip Tips

5 Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Family Road Trip

10 Car Games for Kids That Don’t Involve Screens

5 Van Rentals for the Perfect Road Trip

How to DIY an Insta-Worthy Car Camper

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