Trip Ideas
One Day in Lincoln, Nebraska
By Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip author Katrina Emery The village that became Lincoln, first called Lancaster, was founded in 1856, well after the Oregon…
October 20, 2020
One Day in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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…
September 29, 2020
4 Scenic Alaska Road Trip Ideas
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.
June 11, 2020
12 Scenic Drives in Yellowstone National Park
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.
June 11, 2020
Road Trip Alaska's National Parks
Be ready to pound down wild miles in this epic road trip that links the three road-accessible national parks in Alaska.
June 9, 2020
Top 10 Things to Do on a Northern California Road Trip
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…
May 7, 2020
The Historic Oregon Trail
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…
May 7, 2020
Best Places to Eat Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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.
May 7, 2020
The Top 10 Things to Do on a Southern California Road Trip
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.
April 30, 2020
Scenic Drives in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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…
April 23, 2020
