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Feature Articles

Get Outta Town: Atlanta
Away.com and the road-trip gurus at MAD MAPS have teamed up to bring you the beta on the best scenic drives around the country for the fall season. First up: Atlanta. Trade the city for Southern charm on this 178-mile loop, exploring historic and natural attractions to the south of the city.
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Presenting our foolproof recipes for the perfect long, hot weekend: six classic road-trip itineraries, the country's best pit stops, and a lot of Willie Nelson. Just pick your route and roll.
An Upstate State of Mind
There’s more to New York than the city of eight million. Hit the road for a week to discover the hiking, climbing, boating, and beauty of the Empire State.
Inspiration Point
Excerpts from Utah Byways: 65 of Utah’s Best Backcountry Drives (Wilderness Press)
Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Excerpts from California Desert Byways: 68 of California’s Best Backcountry Drives (Wilderness Press)

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Trip Ideas

Top 10 U.S. Scenic Drives
Introduction
Florida Keys: The End of the Road
Go North, Young (Wo)Man, and Multi-Sport
Go Big in Dude Ranch Country
Top Denver Day Trips & Overnighters: Grand County (67 miles)
GORP's Top 10 Autumn Escapes: Fall's Best Forests
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Practical Advice

Backcountry Touring 101
Excerpts from the Backcountry Byways series (Wilderness Press)
Make Your Bed
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The Brave New World of Family Travel
Teaching your kids that traveling is all about the journey takes equal measure of patience and planning. Let us help you get it right.
Car Camping: A Packing List
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GORP - Driving with Kids - Goodies for Older Kids
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Moab Adventure Center
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Sea to Sky Expeditions
from $2495, 9 days
There are few sights that compare with autumn colours along the Dempster Highway. Oranges, reds, and yellows spill upon the Oglivie and Richardson...

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Gear

Car Camping
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The Goods: Road Trips
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Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.
Trailer Flash
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RV culture goes metro
The New Road Order
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SUVs are shrinking, hybrids are everywhere, and diesel is suddenly back, with true eco-credentials. The adventure fleet has never had so much variety. Let us get you up to speed.

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Attractions

White House Ruin Trail

Good For Scenic Drives

Canyon de Chelly National Monument
P.O. Box 588
Chinle, Arizona 86503

Description: One of the easiest routes from the rim to canyon bottom, the White House Ruin Trail has long been... Read More

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Grand Canyon North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Description: On this drive you'll see some of the North Rim's most spectacular scenery and attain the highest... Read More

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Cathedral Canyon Loop

Good For Scenic Drives

northern section of the park
Capitol Reef National Park, HC 70 Box 15
Torrey, Utah 84775

Description: This loop in the park's far north will appeal to adventurous mountain bikers looking for a... Read More

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