U.S. Destinations

If you’ve been following our adventures for a while, you know we’re all about road trips, hiking trails, charming small towns, and wide-open spaces. Tim and I have spent years exploring the United States, especially the Southwest and mountain West, but we love mixing it up with coastal escapes, national parks, quirky roadside stops, and vibrant downtowns.

This page is your starting point for everything we’ve written about the United States—organized by state so you can easily find blog posts, itineraries, tips, and local favorites. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Colorado, a desert road trip through Utah, or a full national parks loop, you’ll find ideas here.

Jump to a State

Each link below takes you to a dedicated page with all our blog posts, itineraries, hikes, packing lists, and local favorites for that state.

  • Arizona – Desert hikes, national parks, and hidden slot canyons
  • California – Coastal drives, Sierra hikes, and national parks
  • Colorado – Mountain towns, epic trails, and seasonal guides
  • Montana – Glacier National Park, alpine lakes, and remote wilderness escapes
  • Nebraska – Crane migration, rail history, and hidden local gems
  • Nevada – Red rock landscapes, ghost towns, and unexpected desert beauty
  • North Dakota – Scenic drives, Badlands, and historic towns
  • Utah – Arches, canyons, and off-the-beaten-path desert adventures
  • West Virginia – Misty mountains, fall color drives, and historic coal towns
  • Wisconsin – Great Lakes shorelines, small-town charm, and forested state parks
  • Wyoming – Yellowstone, Tetons, and wide-open wilderness

If you’re not sure where you’re headed yet, scroll down to see some of our most popular U.S. travel guides.

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Epic U.S. Road Trip Guides

U.S. Travel Maps for Sale

If you like our free maps, you’ll love these highly-detailed map-based guides! In addition to exact locations, these maps include detailed notes and tips to take your planning to the next level.

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