Driving Route 66 has become something of a cliche that never seems to live up to the hype of “America’s Highway” — but that’s because most people don’t drive it through Oklahoma. Almost 400 miles of the classic road run through the state (more than any other), and while the rest of the highway has [...]
Posts tagged road trip
Before You Hit the Road, Check This Closure List
Posted on: December 21, 2009 - 6:03 pm
‘Tis the season — for hitting the highway. Many families will be packing their Dodge Journeys and Caravans over the next few days and taking the kids to visit relatives out of state. And as all parents know, traveling with kids (or without) means plenty of pit stops for snacks, bathroom breaks, or merely stretching [...]
Motor Trend Hits the Open Road — in a 2010 Challenger
Posted on: December 7, 2009 - 6:11 pm
“On every side, the earth seems to spill into forever,” begins a great feature in the January issue of Motor Trend (on newsstands now). “Such is the latitude that created muscle rides like the Challenger — large, assertive, comfortable in epic environs that would swallow up effete machines.” Just when you think you’re having a [...]
Road Trip of the Week: Asheville, NC to Johnson City, TN
Posted on: November 23, 2009 - 8:56 pm
The journey through Appalachia is nothing short of breathtaking. It’s the ideal drive for those who love hiking, folk art, or just a stunning view. So relax, breathe in the cool mountain air, and enjoy a moment of peace.
Road Trip of the Week: Hollywood to Malibu
Posted on: November 16, 2009 - 6:23 pm
Yes, winter’s on its way, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend it under gloomy, gray skies. Get a little sun with a road trip through Southern California — land of palm trees, sandy beaches, and, of course, the wide, blue Pacific Ocean.
Road Trip of the Week: Chicago to Indianapolis
Posted on: November 6, 2009 - 7:10 pm
There’s no place that feels more American than the good ol’ Midwest. It’s a land of farming, football, and, of course, the open road. Get back in touch with the country with a few days (and a few good meals) in the heartland. Chicago, IL Start your trip with a hearty (but healthy) breakfast at M. Henry’s on [...]
Road Trip of the Week: The Florida Keys
Posted on: October 30, 2009 - 1:34 pm
People will tell you that in Key West, time stands still. But that’s what you expect at the end of the road, right? Key West is just that: the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. The Keys are an intricate 1,700-island network of inlets, beaches, and coral reefs sprawling over 130 square miles through sparkling, [...]
Road Trip of the Week: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Posted on: October 23, 2009 - 11:11 am
Few things make a road trip more spectacular than misty mountain views, a panorama of fall foliage, the lure of trout streams, and cool autumn air whipping into the car from rolled-down windows. Not to mention a 454-mile run through this brilliant terrain, test-driving the new snow tires before that first flake even hits the [...]
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