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Hit the Road with this Epic Southwest USA Road Trip

Dreaming of hittin’ the road? Ride along on this road trip romp and discover America’s two lane gems.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls from Eagles Nest observation point

Hiking The Broadmoor Seven Falls – the Grandest One Mile in Colorado

A lifelong Midwesterner hikes to the top of The Broadmoor Seven Falls and finds beauty, power, and inner strength.

14 Day Chicago to Denver Road Trip Adventure with a side of Colorado Springs

Follow along a fourteen day road trip from Chicago to Denver with stops at the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi, America’s mountain, one-lane two-way roads, and more.

Entrance to Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado

13 Best Road Trip Apps: plan your road trip, save money, book hotels, and more

An inveterate road tripper find the best road trip apps to help you plan your road trip, save money, book hotels, find things to do, and more.

Plan an Epic Vacation at the 2022 Denver Travel and Adventure Show

Get a free ticket to the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show just for being a Local Tourist.

Columbia Street at The Landing in Fort Wayne

Discovering Fort Wayne: a Vibrant and Impactful Weekend in Summit City

A whirlwind weekend exploring things to do in Fort Wayne leads to delicious food, a dive into the city’s past, and personal discovery.

Road in New Mexico on the way to Jemez Historic Site

Packing Tips for Road Trips: 46 Road Trip Essentials (Free Checklist)

Ready to hit the road? Before you go, make sure you’ve got everything you need with these packing tips for road trips.

Road on the way to Joshua Tree in California

Road Trip Food: What to eat, What to Pack, and How to Save Money

Everything you want to know about eating on a road trip.

Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth Highway

Beartooth Highway is a scenic drive that’s short and open only a few months out of the year. See if it’s worth making the effort to tour this remote route.