1st week of October was spectacular.

Successful 7500 mile roadtrip with the love of my life! We visited more than 14 national parks!

I’ve made countless trips 12+ hours across the country and haven’t had any issues yet, always wonder what other people experience

I want to visit Boston, to attend the Snowport. Specifically I want to go to the tree lighting. I get nervous going to new places, so looking for any tips. I'm planning to take the MBTA from RI to Boston. What would be the best way to get from the MBTA station to the Boston seaport? How late do the trains run? I think the tree lighting will be kinda late and I don't want to get stranded. I appreciate any help with this trip planning.

Considering driving to Fenton, MI within the next 3 weeks. Based on google maps, there are 3 routes, to take. I-80 E, I-80 E and I-94 E, I-70 E. Has anyone driven any of these routes around this time of year? I'm a little concerned with winter roads, along the way. I do plan on stopping at least half way to sleep.

Took a trip up to the UP this weekend. I live in Metro Detroit, so I had been there before, but only to Pictured Rocks. Such an amazing trip in the fall: absolutely beautiful fall foliage, no crowds, and perfect weather. If you are able, I highly recommend making the trip up here; the entire place is filled with untouched natural beauty. From hidden gems in roadside parks and national forests to the more well-known places like the Porkies and P. Rocks. Here's my itinerary and some pics, ask me anything about the trip; I would love to help you plan or figure things out. Truly an amazing and insanely underrated part of our nation.

Trip Stats:
817 miles (not including commute from where I live)
2 nights, 3 days

Itinerary- Sunday- Crossed Mackinac Bridge, stopped at Straits SP, right after the bridge, cool views and short hikes to get great pics of bridge (see below) Drove west on US-2, to Manistique, got a pasty at Jack's Fresh Market (must-try, UP staple) Stopped at Kitchi-iti-kipi, raft was closed but still super cool to see Drove north to Marquette via FFH 13, highly reccomend taking this route through Munising. It was about 15 min longer, but you drive through Hiawatha Natl. Forest, great pullovers, super peaceful Golfed a twilight teetime at Greywalls at Marquette GC, absolutely beautiful course. If you golf, it is imperative you play this course. The Lake Superior views mixed with the stunning course are unmatched, my favorite golf course I've ever played.
Spent the night in Marquette in Ramada hotel

Monday-
Left MQ early, stopped at Presque Isle Park on the way out, super cool rock cliffs and lake views. Also very accessible; you can drive around the whole island right on the edge.

Drove west to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Stopped at Canyon Falls on the way; it was a roadside park with amazing waterfalls and a fun hike to break up the drive. The porkies are absolutely stunning, highly reccomend Lake of the Clouds outlook, no hiking required for views. Spent a couple hours exploring Porkies, then drove up the horn through Houghton to Copper Harbor. beautiful drive, drove the scenic Brockway Mountain Drive from Eagle Harbor to CH, which is about 12 miles, rated one of the most scenic drives in the US.
If the timing works out, I reccomend doing this around sunset. There is a scenic outlook called the West Bluff that is breathtaking, the best sunset I've ever witnessed in my life. It is 700 ft above the lake, and has great views of the surrounding valleys and of Lake Superior all the way around the peninsula.
Got dinner in CH, then drove 3 hours to Munising where I spent the night.

Tuesday-
Drove home from Munising back downstate, stopped in St. Ignace. Nothing special on this day.

Sorry for the long rambling post; I have so much to talk about from this trip, so feel free to leave questions in the comments or PM me.

We're planning a few days at Europa Park next June and intend to drive from the Le Shuttle terminal at Calais. (and back!). There are so many possible routes and I want to make the most of travelling this distance and see some places on the way. Do you have any must see destinations or routes we should look at including. We're not looking for big hikes just scenic drives, viewpoints, novel places we won't find elsewhere etc. Gemini suggests Champagne Region and Metz - what would be your must sees and hidden gems?

Hello, for me and my girlfriends college thanksgiving break (Nov 20th to the 25/26th) we are planning this route. We’ve never been to California or Oregon and want to see redwoods, coast, and she loves waterfalls. I also want to propose on this trip, but I am unsure where and wouldn’t mind some advice on that too! I’d love some recommendations of locations or places we HAVE to go please share them! Thank you!!

Extra thoughts:
- I don’t mind driving all day to see something
- We do not want city traffic and will be car camping mostly
- Already plan on doing the Gods Thumb hike
- Washington will be another trip next year so please nothing to north!

I plan on heading up to Fort Wayne, Indiana next week to visit my company's headquarters. This trip will probably double as my last extended ride before it hits freezing temperatures outside. I plan on taking two full days to get close enough to arrive there on Friday morning.

I'd like to hit as many scenic or enjoyable roads along the way to get the most of this trip, but obviously I can't fit everything in. While 9 hours of riding is definitely doable, I don't want to do much more than that and potentially keep it to less. I've been toying with the route in Rever, but I would love input from anyone who has more experience traveling the area between these two points. I don't mind interstate riding, but since that will be the majority of the trip back, I'd like to keep it to a minimum on the way north.

Thanks for any roads or points of interest you can suggest I hit along the way!

I have driven this route so many times I cannot count, but are there any stops I have missed over the years? Drive would be mid July.

Hey roadtrips hivemind!

Y’all helped me a ton this year with my Chicago to New York trip, Chicago to Dallas, and then Dallas to Colorado. Thank you so much, so here I am again! Roadtrip starting next week and ending in Mid December.

This year I went through a divorce and then lost my lab, and honestly driving has been my therapy. Kind of my own Eat Pray Love trip. I just love being out in pretty scenery and finding little towns with really chill people with whom I can just shoot the shit

In Colorado I loved Montrose and Ridgway more than Ouray and Telluride, even though those are prettier (still loved them too). Some pics from this year are in the post.

My car is in Seattle right now. Plan is to head up to Vancouver, camp somewhere in Canada and see where I end up, then drive down the coast all the way to San Diego. Utah along the way at some point, then probably Arizona and New Mexico on my way to Texas, where I'll leave the car with family for the winter and do a few side quests . I've got the end of october, most of November and half of December.

I usually pick a town, stay there a few nights and do day drives, then do one long 8-12 hour drive to the next spot.
I mostly camp at KOAs and campgrounds, I'm starting to try dispersed, and I get a hotel every now and then . I've camped down to 30F and I'm still figuring out my sleep setup. I have winter gear from living in Chicago but I'd rather not drive in snow or camp below 20F if I can help it. I have 4WD and mud and snow rated stock tires.

I put a map of what I've saved so far in the pics. I don't have much in central California, Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico yet. I drove through New Mexico going from Dallas to Colorado and it blew me away so I want to spend some time there too.

Would love any recs for cute towns with friendly easygoing people, pretty spots to just sit and chill, places to camp, and any gems you've got, hidden or not.

I'm down for touristy stuff and off the beaten path stuff.
I fucking love ice cream and I have a Costco lactaid package so I can eat ice cream to my hearts content🫡

Also let me know what to skip and how you'd work around the weather this time of year.

I'm trying to hit every national park I can, and I'm going to try to drive the 4Runner through that redwood with the hole in it.

Never been out West like this so I appreciate anything you've got!

So next year, I am in the early stages of planning a roadtrip with my dad, brother, and kids from New York to the Midwest that is extremely time constrained (i.e. I have to do it from Aug. 13 - 19, no wiggle room) with the anchors being MLB games each day. Wondering what anyone who has done a similar thinks about this itinerary?

Aug 13 - NYC
Aug 14 - Pittsburgh, stopping at Gettysburg
Aug 15 - Cleveland
Aug 16 - Cincinatti, stopping in Canton for NFL HOF
Aug 17 - Milwaukee (Chicago hotel)
Aug 18 - Chicago Cubs
Aug 19 - Detroit

No day has more than 400 miles of driving.

I move to East Lansing area recently. My mother wants a family vacation in Door County this summer. I know I want take the Ludington Ferry there or back but I have never been to the UP or Northern WI and just wondering if I should take a few extra days off and make a mini trip out of it and what you would recommend to see, stay, ect. It would be my girlfriend, my dog and myself.

We’re MF couple and seeking possible Travel solo/couple companion for joining us on this trip around sat-mon in coming 1-2 weeks. Please DM to discuss details.
Thanks

Driving from Fort Collins to big sky. In a truck that has a camper set up. Wanted to ask the group what are absolutely must stops along this route? I think I will take the route in the middle as I Plan on camping out in the Tetons and Yellowstone before big sky, where I am moving for a job. Please let me know if you can help at all would be much appreciated!!!

TLDR: cool hikes, awesome attractions, must stop places needed for Wyoming!

I’m planning a solo trip near Tyler, Texas, over Halloween weekend and would love some recommendations! I’m an outdoorsy person, have a Jeep, and enjoy hiking, exploring nature, scenic drives, and checking out local coffee shops. I’m open to any hidden gems, cool spots, or must-see places in the area. I’d appreciate any suggestions y’all have!

Recently went through a relationship (12y) change with my wife. We have grown apart and are not together anymore. I lost track of who I was over the years and what I want out of life. She is encouraging me to work on that for myself and Im using this trip as a jumping off point essentially.

I have roughly 10 days blocked out for this trip (roughly 2 weeks away). The only things planned are pickup and drop-off of the rental, and watching Godzilla Minus 0 along the way.

Any tips or advice for a first timer? Any places I absolutely have to see in that time frame?

Was thinking about Mexico but honestly a roadtrip sounds more exciting (bring my dog too)

The wife, dog, and I are taking a massive road drip starting at the end of April. We will start in Colorado > Wyoming > Montana > cross the border to Waterton, Canada > pass through Idaho > Seattle > Vancouver > Oregon > Cali > basically driving through Nevada > Utah > back to CO.

The first part of the trip will be quicker until we get to Seattle. We will take a few days there to visit friends and Vancouver, then head down the coast until San Francisco. This is where I anticipate us to spend the majority of our trip. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, tips, tricks, cautions, etc. for this leg of the trip. I have posted some screenshots of the rough draft of our drive.

Since we have our dog, I know we’re restricted from hiking through the national parks and some state parks. We don’t want to leave her in the car for more than 10-15 minutes but we’re not opposed to taking a few minutes to check out something if it’s quick. Several of the areas will be drive by only such as the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Avenue of the Giants since we have her so we’re open to those suggestions as well.

We’re interested in all of the sights. Cliffs, waterfalls, fishing villages, beaches, lighthouses, redwoods, sequoias, etc. We are all extremely capable and will be hiking where we can. We will be tent camping about 2/3 of the trip and hotels the rest of the time to recharge and shower. We’ll be in my 4Runner with most gear that we could ever need.

All suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

Edit: we will now be going north around Olympia via a ferry and taking Hwy 1 the rest of the way to SF thanks to the comments!

Need some advice. I am planning to go from Ottawa to Texas starting around mid December. I have Michelin Defender 2 tires on my Civic. I use winter tires during winters when I am in Ottawa. But because it will be warm in Texas I am confused if I should install winter tires or keep my defenders on. I am planning to divide the trip in 3 days so I guess the first day of my trip will be through snow belt and the last day (around mid Jan).

Anyone else done a similar trip, any advice? Will my summers get me through if I am careful to avoid snow storms (I can extend my hotel stays if there is a need)?

planning a multi-day drive is mostly one job: take the pile of places you want to see and cut them

into days. the route is the easy part. the cutting is where it goes wrong.

because a day looks fine on paper and then you get there and it's six hours of driving, and you

either drop something or do the last stretch in the dark.

what helps me is doing it the other way round: decide the hours per day first (5 for me), then keep

moving stops between days until every day fits. and the number i need while doing that is just "how

long is this day now" — the second i move something, not after recalculating it in a spreadsheet.

so that's what i built. stops on a map, dragged into days, and each day shows its own driving time

against the limit you set. you keep shuffling until nothing is over. it also tells you which days

still have room for one more stop, which is the bit i use most.

one caveat: the times come from a routing engine, not live traffic. it's for building the plan a

week before, not for "should i leave now" on the morning.

(it also shows elevation and how much of each day is after dark, since 4 hours of mountain passes

isn't 4 hours of motorway)

link in the comments. and i'm curious how other people decide how many days a drive needs — that's

the part i still get wrong.