Iconic Routes

Road Trip Culture Editorial Team · 5 min

Blue Ridge Parkway vs. Skyline Drive: Two Appalachian Corridors Compared

Both hug the spine of the Appalachians, but their scenery, access points, and driving experiences differ in meaningful w…

Driving the Oregon Trail Route Today: History Along the Modern Highway

Segments of the Oregon Trail are still traceable by car. Here's how to follow pioneer history across the American West.…

Myths About Driving Route 66 That Need Correcting

Is Route 66 fully driveable? Is it all desert? Common misconceptions about America's most famous highway, clarified.…

Pacific Coast Highway vs. Route 66: Which Classic Drive Suits You?

Ocean cliffs and redwoods or desert diners and neon signs — two legendary American drives, two very different experience…

Planning Your First Drive Along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Stretching 444 miles through Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, the Natchez Trace rewards those who slow down and look…

Road Trip Culture Editorial Team · 8 min

Reading the Roadside: How Landmarks, Signage, and Architecture Tell America's Story

Diners, motor courts, mission markers, and milepost signs — iconic routes are archives of American life if you know what…

Route 66: The Road That Built America's Wandering Spirit

Trace the history, iconic stops, and cultural legacy of Route 66, from Chicago's city streets to the sun-baked Californi…

The Going-to-the-Sun Road: Driving Through Glacier's Heart

Montana's most dramatic alpine road crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Learn what to expect before you make t…

The Historic Lincoln Highway: America's First Coast-to-Coast Road

Established in 1913, the Lincoln Highway connected New York to San Francisco and shaped how a nation thought about long-…

Road Trip Culture Editorial Team · 8 min

The Loneliest Road in America: Driving U.S. Route 50 Across Nevada

Dubbed 'The Loneliest Road,' U.S. 50 crosses Nevada's empty basin-and-range landscape with a history stretching back to …

The Pacific Coast Highway's Most Overlooked Stretches

Beyond the famous viewpoints, PCH hides quieter coves, forgotten fishing towns, and coastal bluffs most drivers speed ri…

Road Trip Culture Editorial Team · 5 min

Things That Catch First-Time Blue Ridge Parkway Drivers Off Guard

No commercial trucks, limited fuel stops, and seasonal closures — the Blue Ridge Parkway operates by its own rules.…

What Makes a Road Trip Route 'Iconic'?

Not every scenic drive earns legendary status. Here's what separates a memorable corridor from a truly cultural landmark…

Why Driving the Overseas Highway to Key West Feels Unlike Any Other Road

The Florida Keys Overseas Highway spans 113 miles over open water, connecting the mainland to Key West across 42 histori…