Getaway Compass

ROAD TRIPS

A road trip is a great way to travel to see more of a certain area without having to depend on public transportation or flights. Many nature destinations in the U.S. including national parks aren’t located near a major airport, so a road trip is the best way to visit them. One great advantage of a road trip is that you can pack a lot more since you have an entire car to fill up.

 

Burney Falls

Northern California Hidden Gems Weekend Road Trip

Pin Share Email Tweet Northern California has a number of incredible off-the-beaten-path destinations. This weekend road trip will take you to Lassen Volcanic National Park, a lesser known national park with geothermal features. Next you will visit the beautiful Burney

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Maroon Bells Hike

10-Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary

Colorado is a beautiful state with tall peaks, incredible lakes, and four unique national parks. The best way to see the highlights of Colorado is to embark on an ultimate Colorado road trip. This 10-Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary will

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Yosemite National Park

Best Scenic Road Trips in the US

A road trip is a great way to travel and see more of a region with flexibility. Many nature destinations in the US including national parks aren’t located near a major airport, so a road trip is the best way

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Big Sur Weekend Road Trip

Big Sur Weekend Road Trip Itinerary

Big Sur, California has the most incredible coastline with redwoods, bright blue water, large cliffs, and waterfalls. A weekend road trip in Big Sur offers the perfect getaway to relax, hike, and explore. Big Sur is made up of several

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Grand Prismatic Spring

Yellowstone National Park Weekend Itinerary

Yellowstone National Park is a unique national park that protects an area where large volcanic eruptions happened with the latest an estimated 631,000 years ago. The park has diverse wildlife including bison, wolves, bighorn, elk, grizzly bears, black bears, and

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White Sands National Monument

10 Best Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix

After exploring around Phoenix for a few years, this is my list of the 10 best weekend road trips from Phoenix. Choose your destination for your next weekend getaway from Phoenix from these incredible locations ranging from white sand dunes,

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