Road Trips
Florida Springs Road Trip Itinerary
A five-day Florida springs road trip looping from Orlando through Wekiwa, Blue Spring, the Ocala National Forest, Crystal River, the Suwannee cluster and Weeki Wachee,…
Missouri Ozarks Road Trip
A 6-day loop through the Missouri Ozarks, from St. Louis to Meramec, Elephant Rocks, Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Eminence, and Montauk State Park.
Western North Carolina Road Trip
A six-day loop through Cherokee, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Mount Mitchell, and Chimney Rock — where to base yourself, what to see each day,…
East Tennessee Road Trip
Our own East Tennessee road trip through the Smoky Mountains: Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, Newfound Gap Road, Elkmont, Townsend, and easy day trips beyond the park.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Guide
A stop-by-stop guide to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail near Gatlinburg: the 5.5-mile loop’s historic cabins, tub mills, waterfall trailheads, hours, and parking.
Foothills Parkway
A driving guide to Foothills Parkway: the 33-mile west section, the Cosby-to-I-40 east section, Look Rock Tower and Campground, the Missing Link, and the parking…
Newfound Gap Road
A stop-by-stop drive down Newfound Gap Road, from Sugarlands to Oconaluftee, with the overlooks, the Rockefeller Memorial, and what the road does in winter.
Great Smoky Mountains Road Trip
A five-leg Smoky Mountains road trip loop through Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, Cherokee, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Chimney Rock, Sliding Rock, Pretty Place and Oconee…
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville to Cherokee
The Blue Ridge Parkway’s southern 85 miles from Asheville to Cherokee, stop by stop, with drive time, tunnel count, and real road-condition notes from someone…
Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg is the walkable town at the park’s front door; Pigeon Forge is the bigger, cheaper base built around Dollywood. Here’s how to pick between…
Budget Road Trip: How to Save Money on a Road Trip
A budget road trip comes down to three line items: gas, a hotel room, and food. Regular gas averaged $4.48 a gallon nationally as of…
Offline Maps for Road Trip: How to Download Offline Maps
Staying connected on a road trip comes down to three habits: download offline maps before you leave home, carry enough charging capacity, and plan for…
