California Desert Road Trip: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree & Death Valley
Plan a California desert road trip through Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and Death Valley with a 6–8 day itinerary, best season, safety advice and 2026 road updates.
Category Destinations
Destination-focused travel guides organized around regions, states and places across the United States.
Albany & Saratoga Springs Travel Guide: What to See & Where to Stay
Plan Albany and Saratoga Springs with the Capitol, Empire State Plaza, Saratoga Spa State Park, race-course context, seasons, hotels and a 2-day itinerary.
Finger Lakes Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Wine, Lakes & Itinerary
Plan a Finger Lakes trip with Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Seneca, Cayuga and Keuka Lakes, wineries, waterfalls, where to stay and a realistic 4-day itinerary.
Best Scenic Drives in Wyoming: Byways, Mountain Passes & a Road Trip Route
Discover the best scenic drives in Wyoming including Chief Joseph, Snowy Range, Cloud Peak, Wind River Canyon, Flaming Gorge and Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway with road-trip tips.
Best Time to Visit Hawaii: Weather, Crowds & Seasons
Find the best time to visit Hawaii by comparing weather, ocean conditions, crowds, prices, whale season and island microclimates throughout the year.
Best Places to Visit in Washington State: 25 Destinations Worth Building a Trip Around
Discover the best places to visit in Washington State, from Seattle and three national parks to islands, volcanoes, wine country, mountain towns and the Pacific coast.
Sanibel & Captiva Travel Guide: Shelling, Wildlife, Beaches & Where to Stay
Plan Sanibel and Captiva with shelling, Ding Darling wildlife, beaches, cycling, where to stay, 2026 recovery notes and a relaxed 3–4 day itinerary.
Florida Panhandle Road Trip: Pensacola to 30A & Panama City Beach
Drive Florida’s Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City Beach with Navarre, Destin and Scenic 30A, including realistic pacing, beach access, bases and a 7–10 day itinerary.
Where to Stay in Sedona: Best Areas for Hiking, Views & First Trips
Choose where to stay in Sedona with the best areas for hiking, red-rock views, restaurants, families and first-time trips, from Uptown to West Sedona and Oak Creek.
Los Angeles to San Francisco Road Trip: Highway 1 & Best Stops
Plan a Los Angeles to San Francisco road trip with a 6-day coastal itinerary, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Monterey, Highway 1 closure advice and route alternatives.