Day Trips from Las Vegas

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Valley of Fire are easy drives from the city.

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

Outdoor activities include kayaking and zip lining.

Catskill Mountains Adventure

Hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of the Sonoran Desert

Scottsdale, Arizona, makes a good base for a new adventure.

Every Hour Is Golden in Mexico’s Loreto

A road trip from Cabo San Lucas is worth your time.

Drive to Mexico’s Río Secreto, an Underground River

The secret is out at this hidden cave system near Cancun.

A Solo Traveler Drives the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada

Taking three days to complete this three-hour drive isn’t uncommon; there’s a lot to see.

Type Two Fun: Learning to Mountaineer on the Wapta Icefield

A look into the reasons we explore, and what drives us to stand on summits.

Old Friends Drive the Sea to Sky Highway

A workaholic who dreads weekends and a wanderer constantly in motion explore Canada’s Sea to Sky Highway.

Vancouver Spawns New Friendship

A former university student explores British Columbia’s largest city — and finds spontaneous adventure.

Stargazing in Texas: McDonald Observatory and Beyond

West Texas' dry climate and sparse population create ideal conditions.

A Road Trip Through Time: Exploring Mayan Ruins in Mexico

Sites in Yucatán and Quintana Roo offer awe-inspiring history lessons.

Sinkholes and Underwater Caves Rival Tulum’s Caribbean Beaches

In Mexico, clear water in limestone pits beckons travelers.

Meeting Wildlife in the Sea of Cortez

The "World’s Aquarium" is so full of marine life, it almost defies belief.

Todos Santos: A Colorful, Seaside Town in Mexico

Local handicrafts, artfully tiled walls and baby turtles delight visitors.

Fourteener Fever

For the past 25 years, Connie Gelb Otteman’s family has crisscrossed Colorado's high country on a mad mission to climb all 58 14,000-foot peaks.

Sedona Provides a Romantic Setting for a Weekend Getaway

With its towering red rocks, the Arizona desert city has an unforgettable natural beauty.

The Hidden Side of Las Vegas

A day trip to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area provides a welcome contrast to the glitz of the Strip.

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

A loose travel itinerary allows discoveries around every turn.

7 Popular Destinations Where You Can Watch Whales in the Wild

Book a flight, rent a car, drive to a marina and board a boat.

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Six family members immerse themselves in nature and attempt to bond.

A San Luis Obispo County Stay, Three Ways

New California residents try camping, glamping and a destination hotel, all in one road trip.

Palo Duro lives in the Grand Canyon’s shadow

The second largest canyon in the United States is nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of Texas.”

Glamping in Oregon

An adventure-loving couple takes a more luxurious route to celebrate their anniversary.

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only publicly accessible diamond site.

Algonquin Park Scenic Drive

Ontario’s largest provincial park influenced some of Canada’s most iconic art.

Surf's Up in Tofino

This Canadian hot spot welcomes newcomers all year long.

Road Trip to See Whales

A whale watcher dedicates nearly four decades to an unanticipated passion.

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

The iconic saguaro cactus is a symbol of the Southwest.

Summer Road Trip on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

The route through the Medicine Bow Mountains features fly-fishing, camping and more.

Road Trip to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge

Geological wonders offer clues to Wyoming’s distant past.

Pier Fishing Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Even if you don’t catch a thing, you can still savor the experience.

Adventures on Maine’s Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway

Hike, swim or just enjoy the views on this rural road trip.

Nova Scotia's Wild Berry Bounty

A Canadian writer recalls her fruit-foraging childhood.

Glamping in the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains

Glamping is a more luxurious form of traditional camping that still allows you to connect with nature.

An American Safari

The Ponce family travels from their hometown of Chicago, Illinois, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

If you don't want to climb, families and non-hikers can still find plenty to do near Colorado fourteeners.

Finding Nature Along the Crooked Road

Explore the trails of Southwest Virginia with easy day hikes.

Following the Berkshire Cheese Trail

Head to Northeast dairy country for some of America’s finest cheeses.

Mushroom Hunting in Indiana

Adventurous activity reminds author of childhood spent in Russia.

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

Explore the mountains with some new furry pals.

The Cumberland Trail Connection

Discover a bike trail that spans Pittsburgh to Washington, DC, connecting cyclists along the way.

Canyon de Chelly: A Drive to the Home of the Navajo

Native American land inspired an iconic art form.

Floating with Friends on Ozark Rivers

For almost half a century, a group of high school buddies have bonded on the water.

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Floating with Friends on Ozark Rivers

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Day Trips from Las Vegas

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

Catskill Mountains Adventure

Hot Air Balloon Ride Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of the Sonoran Desert

Every Hour Is Golden in Mexico’s Loreto

Drive to Mexico’s Río Secreto, an Underground River

A Solo Traveler Drives the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada

Type Two Fun: Learning to Mountaineer on the Wapta Icefield

Old Friends Drive the Sea to Sky Highway

Vancouver Spawns New Friendship

Stargazing in Texas: McDonald Observatory and Beyond

A Road Trip Through Time: Exploring Mayan Ruins in Mexico

Sinkholes and Underwater Caves Rival Tulum’s Caribbean Beaches

Meeting Wildlife in the Sea of Cortez

Todos Santos: A Colorful, Seaside Town in Mexico

Fourteener Fever

Sedona Provides a Romantic Setting for a Weekend Getaway

The Hidden Side of Las Vegas

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

7 Popular Destinations Where You Can Watch Whales in the Wild

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

A San Luis Obispo County Stay, Three Ways

Palo Duro lives in the Grand Canyon’s shadow

Glamping in Oregon

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

Algonquin Park Scenic Drive

Surf's Up in Tofino

Road Trip to See Whales

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

Summer Road Trip on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

Road Trip to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge

Pier Fishing Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Adventures on Maine’s Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway

Nova Scotia's Wild Berry Bounty

Glamping in the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains

An American Safari

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

Finding Nature Along the Crooked Road

Following the Berkshire Cheese Trail

Mushroom Hunting in Indiana

Llama Trekking in New Mexico

The Cumberland Trail Connection

Canyon de Chelly: A Drive to the Home of the Navajo

Floating with Friends on Ozark Rivers