Every November, America hits the road. Whether it's families heading home, friends gathering for "Friendsgiving," or travelers chasing a long weekend getaway, the nation's interstates see some of their heaviest use of the year. In fact, AAA estimates that over 80 million people travel more than 50 miles  during Thanksgiving week, with the majority traveling by car. That makes the week leading up to Thanksgiving one of the most congested—and dangerous—times for highway travel.

Some trips are only for the brave — and the experienced! Colorado’s San Juan Mountains feature the Million Dollar Highway, combining breathtaking mountain scenery with eerie ghost towns, experienced alongside terrifying drops, narrowing roads, and no guardrails. The 25-mile stretch between Silverton and Ouray isn’t just scenic, Black Bear Pass is legendary for anxiety-inducing switchbacks and 12,840-foot elevation. This highway also has the backdrops for a number of iconic fi

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From Eastern to Pacific, drivers might cross three or more time zones, with daylight saving adding extra complexity. Some states split between different time zones, while Hawaii and Arizona skip daylight saving entirely. This guide helps interstate travelers navigate America's complicated relationship with time, ensuring your reservations stay on schedule and you're never caught by surprise when your phone suddenly jumps ahead (or behind) your dashboard clock.

Elevate your vacation experience at these exceptional American resorts, where luxury meets natural wonder. From New York’s reimagined 19th-century mansion to Florida’s island paradise, each offers a unique experience to exceed expectations. Family-friendly options like Minnesota’s award-winning Madden’s on Gull Lake provide inflatable waterparks, while Tennessee’s Blackberry Mountain offers intimate treehouse couple retreats. Whatever the need, there's a resort waiting for yo

Route 66 might be iconic, but New Mexico has so much more to offer! From 250-million-year-old caverns to glistening white sand dunes, to the filming sites of hits like Breaking Bad and The Longest Yard, our latest blog shows you both the hidden treasures and the world-known. If you need a jaw-dropping event to attend, join thousands of spectators for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta this October. Let’s fly through some of the must-see wonders in New Mexico!

Constructed from 1931 to 1935, the Hoover Dam continues to stand as a massive modern marvel nearly a century after its completion. Discover how thousands of workers and hundreds of engineers teamed up to move the Colorado River, tunnel through canyons, and lay 4.5 million cubic yards of concrete to build the largest hydroelectric dam ever made.

Explore the history and architecture between five of America's castles from the Gilded Age! From Omaha, Colorado, Galveston, Chicago, to Paterson, New Jersey, tycoons and industrialists were building bigger and better mansions to show off their New World wealth with classic style.

From sporting good times at the baseball field to the American Revolution itself, the Garden State is the birthplace of many of our nation's firsts. New Jersey played a central role in the creation of not only our country, but also many of America's noteworthy contributions—including Monopoly, cheerleading, and more! From the nation's oldest highway to quirky aspects like prohibiting self-service gas, New Jersey is definitely a jack of all trades and master of quite a few.

Despite numerous challenges, the Lincoln Highway was created, becoming the first transcontinental highway in the nation. Learn how the first cross-country road was born and the effect it had on our country!

Discover Montana's triple crown of adventure: I-90, Big Sky Resort, and Yellowstone National Park. From scenic drives to world-class skiing and natural wonders, experience the best of Big Sky Country.

Explore 6 romantic getaways across the U.S. perfect for love. Create unforgettable memories with your special someone.

Alaskan Highways started out as dogsled trails and ended up being still one of the most difficult highways to cross. Read more here!

Alabama's US Route 431 is known as the Highway to Hell for being one of the most dangerous interstates in the country, but why? Read more!

Lady Bird Johnson did more than just beautify the highway system, she created an environmentally conscious culture for transportation!

Memorial Day weekend in 2024 is projected to have more people traveling than in decades. What do you need to know before your trip?

Mother's Day is this weekend and it's the perfect chance to take mom out on a special trip tailored to her interests.

Storm season lines up with a lot of people's travels but do you know what to do during a thunderstorm or tornado? Let's talk about it!

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is a wonder of engineering and human ingenuity. It's impossible not to be impressed by this incredible feat.

Missouri, Kansas, and Pennsylvania claim to have built the first interstate highway, but what defines an interstate highway?