From canyons to high deserts, little-known historic sites and natural hot springs, these remote U.S. destinations are worth driving the extra miles to see.

The Olympic Peninsula offers hikes and scenic drives that bring weekend travelers close to stunning waterfalls amid moss-covered old-growth forests.

Epic Colorado day trips with red rocks, soaring dunes, scenic trains, and mountain views you will never forget.

The 10 Best National Scenic Byways in the US are the kind of drives that turn a simple “let’s go for a ride” into a full-on travel memory. These routes are famous for scenery plus the history, culture ...

Utah isn’t just a state, it’s basically nature showing off with red rocks, twisty canyons, and mountains that look like they were painted by an artist who had way too much coffee. When you hit the ...

You know that feeling when you find the perfect small town? Marquette gives you that warm fuzzy feeling right away. This Upper Peninsula gem sits right on Lake Superior’s shore. The downtown area has ...

Milton’s historic Victorian homes stand like elegant time travelers, their ornate details whispering stories from another century. Photo credit: Mike Wish Milton is a picture-perfect small town with ...

Looking for a new place to visit or want to go back to an old favorite that operates at a slower pace? Mississippi has plenty of small towns brimming with charm, great food, shopping, entertainment ...

The winding, country roads in North Georgia offer spectacular views of fall foliage. “Dragon Eyes” is a 77-mile scenic drive (in a figure 8 pattern) that includes 715 curves, two loops and six gaps, ...

One of the best uses of your time in the autumn is simply watching the leaves change. There are few better ways to do that than with a train ride. Most railways are fairly inexpensive, trains often go ...

It’s fall in Oregon, and the vibrant reds and oranges of the changing foliage are inspiring some to take short drives to see the trees shed their leaves. U.S. Highway 101 near Gold Beach was named by ...

At 146 miles in length, Vermont’s Route 100 is the state's longest highway, and passes through charming small towns and rolling farm land. Along the route, travelers can sample maple syrup, hike ...