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By Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip author Katrina Emery Cheyenne was established when the railroad arrived in Wyoming. In 1867 it was where the tracks of the…

Plan a scenic “Sunday drive” along Old Fall River Road on any summer day to explore the biodiversity of Rocky Mountain National Park. This approximately 35-mi (56-km) loop drive travels through the montane, subalpine, and tundra ecosystems. During summer and fall, both Old Fall River Road and Trail Ridge Road are open. With no stops, the drive will take approximately 1.5 hours; with stops, it can take a half-day.

Alaska doesn’t have many roads, but what it lacks in quantity is made up for in quality. Each of the following road trip ideas showcases Alaska’s natural beauty. And often, the destination at the end of the road is every bit as interesting as the journey it took to get there.

With its many scenic roads, driving through Yellowstone National Park is a treat for every road tripper. Plan an epic driving tour with these 12 options in North Yellowstone, Old Faithful and West Yellowstone, and Canyon & Lake Country.

Be ready to pound down wild miles in this epic road trip that links the three road-accessible national parks in Alaska.

By Kayla Anderson and Stuart Thornton, authors of Moon Northern California Road Trips NorCal is California at its wildest: From cosmopolitan San Francisco, north through…

In 1993, the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Oregon Trail renewed interest in this best-known of emigrant trails across the Wild West. History…

There’s no telling where your adventure in the Smokies will lead you—but you’re guaranteed to need a lot of good food to keep you energized as you explore. From a sweet morning pick-me-up to a late-night beer, here are some of the best places to eat in Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Southern California makes for a dream road trip: From Mediterranean-inspired Santa Barbara to upscale Malibu and the left coast bastions of Santa Monica and Venice, the coastline stretches hundreds of miles past stunning beach towns where sunglasses, sun block, and flip flops represent a cherished way of life. Within a day’s drive of the coast, remote deserts beckon travelers to discover colorful wildflowers in the Anza-Borrego Desert, jumbled rocks in Joshua Tree, and a cracked asphalt that splits the badlands of Death Valley.

By Moon Great Smoky Mountains National Park author Jason Frye From Newfound Gap Road to Balsam Mountain Road, drive through some of the best scenic…