An online-only guide to the road with fuel-smart, adventure-packed road trip itineraries.
BEYOND THE MAP: New game plans trade drive time for playtime.
The modern road trip is in need of an overhaul. Gas prices and global warming are changing the way we drive, but not our desire to explore. Here are great routes and resources to get you started on your own epic—because the real action begins where the asphalt ends.
Photo Gallery + Map: The Ballad of Route 89 From Canada to Mexico—past seven national parks and 1,700 miles (2,735 kilometers) of the promised land—on the West's most Western highway. More >>
Superchef Alton Brown's Pit Stops The Food Network's Iron Chef America host Alton Brown took his expertise to the interstate for his new show, Feasting on Asphalt. Discover his tips on finding good eats off any exit >>
Pump It Up: How to Find Cheaper Gas These days there's no such thing as cheap fuel. Pack these tips on your next road trip and your fuel budget will go the extra mile, too. More >>
You Can't Miss It: Goof-Proof Navigation The latest in GPS, photo sharing, staying on track, and the joys of getting lost. More >>
Shotgun! How to be a Good Co-Pilot The first mistake most people make when they settle into the passenger seat during a road trip is assuming it's nap time. Wrong—that's what the back seat is for. More >>
