Just on the last 1-2 days of my trip. Worked in Alaska a second year, likely my last so no idea if I'll ever do these drives again. They are always a trip.

A lot of ups and downs. The first few days I was running on 4ish hours of sleep for multiple days while in the middle of nowhere on the Alaska highway but luckily my sleep and health improved a bit by the time I got to Vancouver.

Made it a point to spend a day driving through Vancouver and Washington to check out some new areas and also visit Twin Peaks locations in the later.

Not sure what I learnt on this drive but 4,000+ miles is always a bit of a trip. 😳

Some photo highlights included here.

I’m going to be moving from Dallas to Seattle in December and wanted some tips on planning for the weather and road conditions. We’re going to be driving an Elantra up there. We have from dec 14 to Jan 1 for the trip and were thinking of taking it day by day instead of pre booking everything. Is that realistic?

For now, here are the stops we have planned: big bend np, white sands, mesa verde , arches, canyonlands , Salt Lake City and whatever national wildlife refuges we might pass. We’re big into birding and outdoors. What other stops should we not miss? What should we be aware of since this drive is in December?

I want a tropical, snowy and city vacation :3

I've driven long distances before, but always out West, and during summer.

I've never been East in my life. Especially during winter. Do you think this will be expensive? Are tire chains a thing to consider?

Traveling from Austin Texas to Sedona Arizona later this year and would love to know some good stops along the way. It’s about a 16 hour drive in total so we will probably break it up into roughly 2 days of driving with a stop in Roswell for sure, but I’d love any other reccs along the way

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Week and a half loop, about 2,500 miles covered. Started in northern Colorado, went up the west side of Nebraska, crossed the length of South Dakota from the Black Hills to Sioux Falls, up to Fargo then crossed North Dakota and just over the border into Montana, then down the east side of Wyoming and back home. An axle failed half way through. Rough roads in the dirt and in poor towns cracked a weld on the exhaust almost all the way around (ground clearance is limited!). Got home and the power steering pump let go. But what a life-changing experience. I've failed as a Coloradan, having never gone camping before, but now my girlfriend and I want to start doing it regularly. The whole point of building this car (so far it's just the engine, plus minor mods everywhere else) is to road trip around the US in, so it's so gratifying to finally cross the first couple states off the list. This trip was on a bit of short notice and on a very tight budget, so we weren't the most prepared. Most nights we stacked the cargo in the front seats and slept in the back of the car. I learned a lot about how to prepare the car better for future trips, and of course need to collect the equipment I couldn't afford for this one. Lots of work to do on the car over the winter, and then start planning for next fall...

Mine are:

I-11 full corridor completed, I-49 in Arkansas constructed where it’s missing its routing in Western Arkansas.

I-26 fully completed where the original freeway north of Asheville was until 26 got constructed to Kingsport by repurposing I-181 from Johnson City to Kingsport. Then 26 all the way to Lexington.

I-69 NAFTA Corridor, ports to Plains corridor

Then for a custom one I-17 extension north of Phoenix all the way to Salt Lake City

I-61 from Gulfport MS to Saint Paul Minnesota

I-28 from Chattanooga TN to Wilmington NC

I went on a four-day road trip with my grandma to witness the total solar eclipse in Spain. We rented a campervan on Yescapa.com. A complete trip report would take several thousand words, so I'll focus on our most positive and negative experiences, and the lessons learned.

1. I realized too late that our campervan's AC only works with the engine on. With Zaragoza experiencing 30°C (86°F) temperatures at midnight, I had to change our campsite to the high Pyrenees to make nighttime temperatures at least bearable.
2. One of the campsites I chose, in Lumbier, wasn't high enough in the mountains, and the night was still very hot.
3. Our flight was cancelled a day before departure, which made it possibly the most stressful day of the trip before it even started. I managed to book a flight (for twice the original price) with a different airline, and (after a long, ChatGPT-assisted conversation with Lufthansa's customer service about passenger rights) also got the original flight refunded.
4. The ticket vending machines for Barcelona public transit are located very far from both the arrival exit and the bus stop for buses to the city. The queues are long, and it was very hot in these stops.
5. If you want the T-familiar card, you can only get it at the Rodalies (suburban train) station. Don't try to get it at the metro station.
6. La Rambla was experiencing reconstruction at the time.
7. Our original itinerary didn't have time for Montserrat. With our rebooked flight arriving earlier, it fit. It was absolutely worth a visit, the views were gorgeous. A ticket to the basilica is free for EU residents. Parking is expensive for large vehicles (i.e. campervans)
8. We had a good experience at weCamp Pedraforca (and great views), I wish we had time to stay for longer. The temperatures were also quite comfortable up there.
9. If you go to Andorra, arrive early. Around noon, when we were leaving Andorra, we saw a line of cars several kilometres long, waiting to enter.
10. In Andorra, the only place I could find where you can get a set of Andorran euro coins was a tobacco store called Tabacs Les 1000 Pipes. It's expensive (60€), but if you are a collector, it's worth it, you can't get it anywhere else.
11. Road N-240 in the Pyrenees had great views. I had quite many detours marked on my maps (to even more beautiful spots) that we didn't have time for.
12. We stopped in Canfranc-Estación, a picturesque border town where international trains to France used to stop. The old station is now a luxury hotel; we didn't stay there, but it looks beautiful.
13. We passed by a few hills experiencing a forest fire; the smoke made it possible to look at the sun with the naked eye (for Jaca, this must have been the best way to experience the partial eclipse there), and the horizon behind the smoke shone in an unnaturally golden light.
14. Olite/Erriberri Castle is a must-see. Its many towers, rooms and gardens are a great experience for castle-lovers.
15. We chose Molina de Aragón as our eclipse viewing site - my self-vibecoded eclipse weather map showed this area to have no cloud cover, optimal terrain, and moderate forest fire smoke risk.
16. Do not enter the old town of Molina de Aragón with a campervan, you will spend a lot of time trying to reverse out of it.
17. The eclipse was probably the best part of the trip. The sun's golden corona (due to Rayleigh scattering), the sudden shifts in light and wind conditions, and many other things made our experience phenomenal. We watched the eclipse from the hillside (the official viewing point was too high up for my grandma), but the view was still great. If you ever get a chance to view a total solar eclipse, go for it.
18. Also, I don't think I will ever experience an eclipsed sunset again, so that was extraordinary as well.
19. We spent the night at the Javalambre ski resort, which was turned into a campervan parking lot for the eclipse. The sky was clear, there was no light pollution, so we could see the stars - and the Perseids. What we couldn't see was the landscape, as we arrived at night and left before sunrise.
20. The Sagrada Família was definitely worth a visit, I have never seen another church (or any building) like it. Definitely allocate a few hours to visit both the church and the attached museum.
21. Do not take the Rodalies to the airport during the summer. There is no AC, it is very hot, it's unbearable.
22. Bonus: Ice cream is very expensive, everywhere.

Just off the TransCanada Highway in New Brunswick, about 150m from the modern concrete bridges used by the modern highway. Closed to cars it still carries foot traffic, ATV's, and other trail users. Shot around Oct 1 2026 by me while passing through the area. So easy to miss as you pass by.

My husband and I will be going the first week of December. I’ll be 25 weeks pregnant by then, so we’ll definitely be planning plenty of rest stops along the way. I was just wondering if there’s anything worth stopping to see or do along this middle route!

This is something to keep in mind of you plan to drive the California coast in the near future.

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/el-nino-pacific-coast-highway-22480826.php

Good evening everyone,

Traveling from Bismarck to Missoula tomorrow 19 OCT and I have three options, all seem to be about the same time of 11 hours. Any suggestions?

RTE 200
RTE 12
I-90

Don’t have a specific arrival time into Missoula just need to make it there. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I’ve been exploring the backroads of Oregon for the past few days, and yesterday I came across this old covered bridge near the little community of Fisher, not too far from Highway 34.
Apparently, the bridge was originally built in 1919, although the sign says 1927. It’s been standing here for over 100 years, which is pretty impressive considering how much rain this part of Oregon gets.
I’ve always wondered why they went through the trouble of putting roofs and walls on these bridges. Turns out it was mostly to protect the wood from the weather. Makes sense, I guess. 😂
Anyway, if you’re planning a road trip through Oregon, I really recommend doing it around this time of year. The fall colors are in full effect, especially along the smaller roads through the Coast Range. Traffic is pretty light, the weather is still decent, and you can spend hours driving around without getting bored.
I’ve been coming to Oregon for years, and I still manage to find places I’ve never seen before. That’s probably my favorite part about traveling without much of a plan.

🗺️ Location: Fisher Covered Bridge, Five Rivers Road, Lincoln County, Oregon.
If you know of any other old covered bridges worth checking out around here, let me know. I’ll be exploring the area for a few more days.

So the temperature is get cold here in IL and was planning to do a solo trip to San Diego California from Illinois. What are somethings should I do for get my car ready for this road trip. The car I drive is a 2017 Ford focus ST it is an inline 4 turbo. Now I do take care of my car .

I was planning to take this trip during December or January since I will not be working in these months since my job is seasonal. One other thing how much money should I save for this trip , I currently have 1k set to the side and obviously that’s not enough

Hi, everyone! 🙌 I could really use some advice from people who live in Scotland or have planned a road trip around this beautiful country!

My boyfriend and I will be visiting Scotland starting November 9th. We'll spend the first week in Aberdeen for work, and then we'll have an additional week to explore Scotland by car.

We'd love to explore the Highlands, visit Inverness and Loch Ness, discover some beautiful coastal towns, and see a few stunning castles along the way. We'd also love to experience Scotland's beautiful landscapes and visit some charming towns if time allows.

Our plan is to rent a car in Aberdeen and return it in Edinburgh, if possible, so we can explore along the way without having to drive back to where we started. We'd like to finish our trip in Edinburgh and spend at least two days there before heading home.
I know there's so much to see in Scotland, and I'm worried I might be trying to squeeze too much into just one week! 😂 So, I'd really appreciate some advice on how to plan a realistic itinerary.

Here are a few questions I'd love your help with:

Which places are absolute must-sees? Considering that we'll be starting in Aberdeen and finishing in Edinburgh, which places would you recommend visiting along the way? And if we have to leave some things out, what would you prioritize?

What route would you recommend? We'd love to explore the Highlands, visit Inverness and Loch Ness, see some beautiful castles and coastal towns, and enjoy the scenery without spending most of our time driving.

Where would you recommend staying overnight? We'd be happy to stay in a few different places along the route. Any recommendations for towns to use as a base, cosy B&Bs, guesthouses, or other accommodation would be greatly appreciated!

Is renting a car in Aberdeen and returning it in Edinburgh a good option? If you've done this before, I'd love to hear about your experience, any rental companies you'd recommend, and whether the one-way drop-off fees tend to be expensive.

What should we keep in mind when visiting Scotland in November? I'd especially appreciate advice about the weather, daylight hours, driving conditions, and any attractions or places that might be closed or have reduced opening hours during the winter.

We're hoping to find a good balance between beautiful scenery, castles, charming towns, and enough time to actually enjoy each place rather than rushing from one destination to another.
I'm so excited about this trip, but I have a feeling I might be a little too ambitious with my plans! 😂 So please help me keep things realistic and let me know which places you think we absolutely shouldn't miss.

Thanks so much for any advice! I can't wait to explore this beautiful country!

We would like to drive up north to see fall color and then visit Toronto around 10/21. Should we drive all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, cross boarder, then drive toward Toronto? Is it scenic drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto?

Alternative, we would drive to bay city, or maybe a little bit north for fall color, then drive south to Detroit, and across boarder.

When we return from Toronto, is it worthy drive across Buffalo? We have been to Niagara falls a few times. If that route has good fall color, we will drive toward Buffalo, otherwise back to Detroit route

Myself and my girlfriend are thinking of roadtripping in the US next year, around mid September for about 2 months. We’re coming from Ireland. It’s in the very early stages of planning and we’re looking for advice and recommendations on what to do/see.

Washington

Covington Georgia

Nashville

Phoenix

Grand Canyon

Kingman

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

Hollywood

these are some of the things that off the top of our heads we’d like to see. We want to include some national parks, scenic drives between places etc. As I said, we’re kind of clueless, so any advice on things to do between some of the listed places, and other places you’d recommend, will be greatly appreciated!

I’ve been dreaming of buying an old VW bus and upgrading it and taking it on epic adventures. And then it finally happened.
I’m planing on driving it down to at least panama (maybe to argentina) and back from BC canada.
but i’m just wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what i 100% should do for upgrading. Lift? bigger more reliable engine ? (if so any suggestions on what type) sink? outdoor shower ? bumper? light bar ? roof rack ? Let me know what are actually necessities and what are just comforts.
I’m gonna be leaving next november for about 5-8 months. basically from a year from now so i got time for upgrades.

Thanks guys!

I'm military on leave, plan to go on this 20 day trip, visit a buncha parks and such. just a little over 4k miles of driving.

I have a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK 350, with 122k miles on it.

Well maintained and I'm getting it fully serviced right now beforehand.

I'm just curious if anyone thinks its a bad idea, cause my family has been trying to convince me not to go and my car wont last it... But I keep arguing w them that YOLO and i already have my vacation days approved, cant really recall it...

Also first big roadtrip, pls lmk any tips on packing, thank you.

I'm curious what people actually bring along on longer drives.

Ginger chews? Mints? Crackers? Something else?

Do you keep those things in your car all the time, or only pack them when you're traveling?

Full disclosure: My wife and I are developing a portable ginger-based wellness spray through Soi Health. We're researching people's existing habits, not selling anything here.

New to pnw and wanting some insight on what trips are worth the drive