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From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig, grab the sunscreen, and go.

From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road on an epic adventure, especially on these incredible stretches of highway

This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views.

No hotel? No problem. I’ve perfected the art of traveling on connection, karma, and the occasional borrowed futon.

Whether you're going for a weekend, a week, or a month, there are some general rules to live by

There’s something about packing a car for a trip that can bring out the worst in us. Here’s how to keep it stress-free.

Ian Frazier reminds us that there’s no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.

The ins and outs of keeping Fido safe, comfortable, and happy while on the go

This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.

Two beautiful national parks, 89 state parks, plus mountains, rivers, and coastline. Having grown up in Texas, I can attest: this state has it all.

Our National Parks columnist, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his favorite southern towns for outdoor access, wilderness, and scenery. Who says the West is best?

Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.

The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.