Great Road Trips in the West

Road Trips

The Ultimate Central California Road Trip Planner

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

July 29, 2021

Hotels

A Family-Friendly Phoenix Road Trip. Part One: Family Fun at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs

In pursuit of her kind of wellness-themed vacation, chef and restaurateur Valerie Gordon takes her family on the road, checks out the best of Phoenix, and checks into two of Hilton’s top hotels. Part one features Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs.

August 31, 2021

Hotels

A Family-Friendly Phoenix Road Trip. Part Two: History Meets Luxury at the Arizona Biltmore

In Part 2 of her Southwest adventure, chef and restaurateur Valerie Gordon checks into a legendary luxury property.

August 31, 2021

Road Trips

Out-of-This-World Quirky Desert Road Trip

Otherworldly experiences abound on this unique adventure looping through Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas

December 19, 2017

July 13, 2021

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Green Living

The Benefits of Going Solar

With a host of generous incentives, lower-cost installation, more efficient panels, and more affordable home battery storage options, it’s prime time to make the switch to solar.

September 27, 2021

Bertazzoni Induction, Aga Induction Elise cooktops

Green Living

Being Conscious in the Kitchen: Start with the Stove

Forget those glowing, raised orange coils; these are not your parents' electric stoves. Welcome to today's induction cooktops.

September 27, 2021

Home & Garden

Meet the Utah Creator of Frankenstein Pumpkins

This fall put a name to the face of your favorite fall fruit with molded pumpkins.

September 27, 2021

September 22, 2021

Wild Lands

Bask in the Glow of This Portable Lantern During Your Next Camping Trip

This lantern's ChromaReal LED technology provides a warm glow that can be tailored to any environment.

September 25, 2021

September 27, 2021

Get Out Your Maps

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

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

September 22, 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

July 19, 2021

Road Trips

Where to? Western Road Trip Tips from Pros Who Know the Backroads Best

We asked several pro explorers about their favorite Western road-trip routes. Here are their recommendations.

June 25, 2021

July 16, 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

Wild Lands

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

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