Day Trips from Las Vegas

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

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

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

A San Luis Obispo County Stay, Three Ways

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

Surf's Up in Tofino

This Canadian hot spot welcomes newcomers all year long.

Algonquin Park Scenic Drive

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

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.

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.

Road Trip to See Whales

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

Palo Duro lives in the Grand Canyon’s shadow

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

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

The iconic saguaro cactus is a symbol of the Southwest.

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

A loose travel itinerary allows discoveries around every turn.

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.

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

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

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.

Stargazing in Texas: McDonald Observatory and Beyond

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

Glamping in Oregon

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

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.

Catskill Mountains Adventure

Hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views.

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

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

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Day Trips from Las Vegas

Dream of Diamonds? Take a road trip to Arkansas

A San Luis Obispo County Stay, Three Ways

Surf's Up in Tofino

Algonquin Park Scenic Drive

The Hidden Side of Las Vegas

7 Popular Destinations Where You Can Watch Whales in the Wild

Road Trip to See Whales

Palo Duro lives in the Grand Canyon’s shadow

Saguaro National Park Drive Features Unique Beauty

Road Trip to See Waterfalls in Tennessee

Summer Road Trip on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

Road Trip to Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge

Hiking to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Fourteener Fever

Stargazing in Texas: McDonald Observatory and Beyond

Glamping in Oregon

Pier Fishing Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Adventures on Maine’s Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway

Catskill Mountains Adventure

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

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