Tag: Road Trips

Road trips are a staple for most families. Typically the most budget friendly way to vacation once you’ve got kids or the best way to slowly explore a region, road trips are a big part of our lives. We’ve spent years researching and doing road trips, so we’ve got some wonderful itineraries to share. Whether you’re looking to spend two weeks driving around Alaska or you’re relocating from the West Coast to the East Coast of the USA, we’ve got you covered!

Full Taylor Family at Entrance Sign to Wrangell St Elias National Park Copper Center Alaska

Alaska, Pacific Northwest

Unique Alaska Road Trip: Summer in AK Unlike You Knew was Possible

Doing a road trip in Alaska can be very easy and run of the mill, but this is a unique plan that takes you off the beaten path to some towns that a lot of visitors overlook or just haven’t even heard of. This is a different Alaska summer road trip than most people have done, and it’s an adventure you’ll love to tell people about when you get home. Road trip highlights include McCarthy, Valdez, Copper Center and lots of opportunities for glaciers and whitewater rafting.

Taylor Family Biking Roosevelt Blvd at Smathers Beach Key West Florida Keys 1

Travel Planning

How To Plan A Road Trip With Kids

How to plan a road trip with kids is a mystery until you’ve done it a few times. From how much time to spend in the car to how to entertain kids on a road trip, we’ve got advice from years of traveling as a family, from the baby years to teens.

Chris and Rob Taylor at Lower Mohawk Lake White River National Forest Breckenridge Colorado 1

Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Rocky Mountain Region, Southwestern US, Utah

Denver to Las Vegas Road Trip Loop: the Breathtaking American West

The road trip from Denver to Las Vegas and back is one of the most epic journeys in the American West. Check out this plan to visit up to 7 National Parks, iconic towns, Route 66 and more on our 10 day road trip including Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

Rob Taylor with fall colors leaves in Baxter State Park Millinocket Maine 1

East Coast, Maine

Fall in Maine: Beautiful Road Trip with Changing Colors and Lighthouses

The fall road trip through Maine is everything you need to get the beautiful fall colors, hiking in Acadia National Park, and experiencing the beautiful of the Highlands in Millinocket and Baxter State Park. See our picks for leaf peeping, apple picking and small towns that exude the beauty of Maine in autumn.

Taku Glacier from Norris Glacial Lake Juneau Alaska 3

Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Travel Planning

Alaska’s Inside Passage WITHOUT a Cruise Ship – How to Enjoy Southeast AK on Your Own

Exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage without a cruise ship is a fun, beautiful adventure that no many people get to experience. See how you can get from port to port on your own, what sights and activities you’ll find, and even a great itinerary for your trip to Southeast Alaska.

Florida Travel, Southeastern US

Florida Road Trip from North to South: 2 Weeks, Jax to Miami Plan

This Florida road trip plan can be done over a 2 to 3 week period, covering the beaches, history and nature from Jacksonville the Gulf Coast, the Everglades and Miami. Choose the best road trip stops and plan for an unforgettable family vacation to Florida.

Highway through Kingfield Carrabassett Valley Highlands Maine 1

East Coast, Maine

Summer Maine Road Trip: An Easy Itinerary for a Unique Week in Maine

Summer in Maine is the perfect time for a road trip. This fun Maine road trip goes from Portland to the Highlands to Acadia National Park and the lobster towns of MidCoast Maine. Great trip with kids or on your own!

Montana, Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming

Montana and Yellowstone Road Trip: 7 Amazing Days of Adventures

Doing a Montana and Yellowstone road trip is one of the best USA vacations you can plan. Perfect with kids or adults, this is the itinerary to enjoy the Western side of Montana and the incredible natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park, all in one week.

Driving Interstate Highway 70 from Denver to Breckenridge Colorado 2

Colorado, Rocky Mountain Region

Colorado Road Trip Loop: Denver, the Rockies and Epic Sights

A Colorado road trip is such a great way to see the Rocky Mountains and experience the old west towns. Starting in Denver and making a loop, see what this one week Colorado travel plan holds for you!

Taylor Family in Tunnel at Fort Clinch State Park Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Florida 2

Florida Travel, Georgia, Southeastern US

Historic Forts to Visit in Florida and Georgia: adding Fascinating History to Your Trips

Historic forts in Florida and Georgia are great additions to any sort of trip you’re planning. From learning about the Civil War to visiting Spanish fortresses, this is a great way to bring learning into your travels.

Road to Waimea Canyon South Shore Kauai Hawaii 3

Travel Planning

Road Trip Planning: Tips and Tools for Creating Awesome Adventures

Road trip planning is more than picking a final destination, but it’s finding things to do along the drive and making it memorable. See how we research and choose road trip stops and plan our driving itineraries.

Taylor Family with Moose Antlers at Exit Glacier Visitor Center Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska

Alaska, Pacific Northwest

Two Week Alaska Itinerary: Unforgettable Road Trip from Homer to Fairbanks

This two week Alaska itinerary is great for visiting the National Parks, Homer, Seward, Anchorage, Palmer and Fairbanks. See the things to do, hiking spots and great tours for an epic Alaskan road trip.

Full Taylor Family hiking through Wildflowers at Turnagain Pass Kenai Peninsula Alaska 1

Alaska, National Parks, Pacific Northwest

7 Day Alaska Itinerary: Epic Road Trip, Beautiful National Parks

This 7 day Alaska itinerary is perfect for seeing epic wildlife, national parks and enjoying some of the most beautiful hikes around. From Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula and Denali National Park, this Alaska road trip will show you amazing sights and experiences.

Hawk on Saguaro Cactus at Saguaro National Park Tucson Arizona 1

Arizona, Southwestern US

Epic Arizona Road Trip: From the Grand Canyon and Magical Sedona to Saguaro National Park

You will be stunned by how surprising an Arizona road trip can be. Yes, there are cactus and roadrunners, but there’s so much more. From Grand Canyon National Park to ruins and even hipster nightlife, we’ve got an awesome plan for a road trip around Arizona!

Pacific Northwest, Washington State

Best Scenic Drives in Washington State: 10 Mini Road Trips You’ll Never Forget

With such a diverse landscape, there are so many mini-road trips you can do around Washington State. We’ve picked our favorite scenic drives that can be done in a day to see some of the best sights in Washington.

Full Taylor Family in Red Rock Canyon Farson Wyoming 1

Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming

Western Wyoming Road Trip – Awesome Fossils, Cowboys and Epic Scenery

This Western Wyoming road trip plan is fun and flexible, great for visiting Yellowstone, having cowboy experiences in Cody and digging for dinosaurs in fossil country. Check out this itinerary for a very different sort of Wyoming adventure.

Full Taylor Family at Ocean Hammock Park Saint Augustine Beach Florida 1

Florida Travel, Southeastern US

Unique North Florida Road Trip: Jax, Daytona and the Springs

This North Florida vacation plan is ideal for enjoying the best of Daytona, Jacksonville and America’s oldest city: St Augustine. Best beaches to visit, historic sites, and easy natural areas to enjoy on your Florida trip.

Baja California, Mexico

Exploring Northern Baja: Road Trip through Baja Norte

This Baja California road trip around Northern Baja is fun, beautiful and a different sort of Mexico vacation. From beaches to wineries, missions to hiking this is an awesome Mexican adventure.

Sooke from Above on Vancouver Island Road Trip

British Columbia, Canada Travel

Vancouver Island Road Trip Loop: Victoria, Campbell River and Beyond

The Vancouver Island road trip is a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. From Victoria BC to Tofino and the Strait of Georgia, we’ve got a road trip plan that’s amazing for a week on Vancouver Island.

Bighorn Sheep at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park Alberta 1

Alberta Travel, British Columbia, Canada Travel

Gorgeous Canadian Rockies Road Trip: Banff, Jasper, Yoho and More

The Canadian Rockies road trip is one of the most beautiful drives in Canada. Visiting Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke AND Jasper National Parks, this is the ultimate summer road trip plan.

Snowy Mountains at Two Medicine Glacier National Park 2

National Parks

National Park Scenic Drives You’ll Never Forget (and to plan for NOW!)

National Park scenic drives are the best way to see the epic landscapes and wildlife across the USA. From desert landscapes to road lotteries, these epic drives are perfect to include in your road trip planning.

Travel Planning

The Basics of Visiting the United States

I love traveling all around the United States! Personally, I’ve been to 48 of the states so have seen a fair share of the country. With each region offering completely different experiences than the […]

Road into Valley of Fire State Park Las Vegas Nevada 5

Travel Planning

Planning for the Best USA Road Trips: Routes, Tips and Tools

Having gone on countless road trips as a family we love finding new places to explore together. It’s so easy to do the same trip you’ve done in the past or to go the […]

Road Through Sequoias in the Snow Sequoia National Park 3

California, National Parks, Southwestern US

Awesome California National Parks Road Trip You Need to Do

Great road trip plan through the California National Parks, from the Golden Gate Bridge to hot springs at Lassen National Volcanic Park. See Yosemite, Pinnacles Sequoia and more.

Taylor Family Hiking at Goblins Lair Goblin Valley State Park Green River Utah 3

Southwestern US, Utah

10 Unique Utah Road Trip Stops and Sights Not to Miss

There are so many unique Utah road trip stops to make, but what to choose? We’ve picked our favorite sights and hikes that are great with kids and perfect for both adventure and learning. Lesser known road trip stops that will make you fall in love with Utah.

Taylor family and Escape Campervan at Collier Seminole State Park Naples 3

Travel Planning

Escape Campervan: the coolest and easiest family camping. Ever.

Our new favorite way to explore the USA: in an Escape Campervan. We completed an incredible family road trip up Florida’s Gulf Coast in one and have since seen them all around the USA. On our Escape Campervan road trip we visited four different National Park sites and saw more wildlife than we expected, and did it all from the comfort of our campervan.