American Road
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We invite you to join us as we explore America’s back roads! Whether you travel in an RV, on a motorcycle, or in a mini-van, you’ll find road trips, maps, diners, motels, and roadside attractions in every issue to help you plan the journey of a lifetime.
2026 Bucket List
Crawfish bread, crawfish pie, crawfish pasta... If you can make it with crawfish, you'll find it at the 51st annual Crawfish Festival in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish. The event takes place each March. Prepare for a crustacean culinary adventure.
@VisitStBernard
#2026Festivals
Crawfish bread, crawfish pie, crawfish pasta... If you can make it with crawfish, you'll find it at the 51st annual Crawfish Festival in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish. The event takes place each March. Prepare for a crustacean culinary adventure.
@VisitStBernard
#2026Festivals
December 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
2026 Bucket List
Crawfish bread, crawfish pie, crawfish pasta... If you can make it with crawfish, you'll find it at the 51st annual Crawfish Festival in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish. The event takes place each March. Prepare for a crustacean culinary adventure.
@VisitStBernard
#2026Festivals
Crawfish bread, crawfish pie, crawfish pasta... If you can make it with crawfish, you'll find it at the 51st annual Crawfish Festival in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish. The event takes place each March. Prepare for a crustacean culinary adventure.
@VisitStBernard
#2026Festivals
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Live your own rom-com in the charming streets of Downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon. The communities of Mt. Hood Territory set the perfect scene for your small-town vacation story.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory.
Live your own rom-com in the charming streets of Downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon. The communities of Mt. Hood Territory set the perfect scene for your small-town vacation story.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Live your own rom-com in the charming streets of Downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon. The communities of Mt. Hood Territory set the perfect scene for your small-town vacation story.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory.
Live your own rom-com in the charming streets of Downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon. The communities of Mt. Hood Territory set the perfect scene for your small-town vacation story.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory.
LOBLOLLY MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY—holiday event
Each year, the historic depot in Nacogdoches, Texas, transforms into a wonderland filled with intricate Lionel model trains winding through detailed landscapes and small town Nacogdoches scenes. Free.
@VisitNacogdoches
#modeltrain
Each year, the historic depot in Nacogdoches, Texas, transforms into a wonderland filled with intricate Lionel model trains winding through detailed landscapes and small town Nacogdoches scenes. Free.
@VisitNacogdoches
#modeltrain
December 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
LOBLOLLY MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY—holiday event
Each year, the historic depot in Nacogdoches, Texas, transforms into a wonderland filled with intricate Lionel model trains winding through detailed landscapes and small town Nacogdoches scenes. Free.
@VisitNacogdoches
#modeltrain
Each year, the historic depot in Nacogdoches, Texas, transforms into a wonderland filled with intricate Lionel model trains winding through detailed landscapes and small town Nacogdoches scenes. Free.
@VisitNacogdoches
#modeltrain
Rock City Gardens is a magic mountain— an Appalachian institution that lifts all comers into the clouds to see seven states before leading them downward again into a glowing crack in the earth that is Fairyland Caverns. 👇
Photo #SeeRockCity
@TennesseeVacation
#ExploreGeorgia
Photo #SeeRockCity
@TennesseeVacation
#ExploreGeorgia
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Rock City Gardens is a magic mountain— an Appalachian institution that lifts all comers into the clouds to see seven states before leading them downward again into a glowing crack in the earth that is Fairyland Caverns. 👇
Photo #SeeRockCity
@TennesseeVacation
#ExploreGeorgia
Photo #SeeRockCity
@TennesseeVacation
#ExploreGeorgia
MICKEY MEETS WILL ROGERS
CLAREMORE, Okla.—The Will Rogers Memorial Museum has added a new piece that’s sure to rope in a crowd: an original, handdrawn animation cel featuring Will Rogers lassoing a smiling #MickeyMouse...
More in the current issue of AMERICAN ROAD. 👇
@VisitClaremore
#WillRogers
CLAREMORE, Okla.—The Will Rogers Memorial Museum has added a new piece that’s sure to rope in a crowd: an original, handdrawn animation cel featuring Will Rogers lassoing a smiling #MickeyMouse...
More in the current issue of AMERICAN ROAD. 👇
@VisitClaremore
#WillRogers
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MICKEY MEETS WILL ROGERS
CLAREMORE, Okla.—The Will Rogers Memorial Museum has added a new piece that’s sure to rope in a crowd: an original, handdrawn animation cel featuring Will Rogers lassoing a smiling #MickeyMouse...
More in the current issue of AMERICAN ROAD. 👇
@VisitClaremore
#WillRogers
CLAREMORE, Okla.—The Will Rogers Memorial Museum has added a new piece that’s sure to rope in a crowd: an original, handdrawn animation cel featuring Will Rogers lassoing a smiling #MickeyMouse...
More in the current issue of AMERICAN ROAD. 👇
@VisitClaremore
#WillRogers
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Wake up to winter wonderland views in lodging throughout Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
Location: The Warming Hut in Welches, Oregon
Check out the video in the link 👇
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Wake up to winter wonderland views in lodging throughout Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
Location: The Warming Hut in Welches, Oregon
Check out the video in the link 👇
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Wake up to winter wonderland views in lodging throughout Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
Location: The Warming Hut in Welches, Oregon
Check out the video in the link 👇
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Wake up to winter wonderland views in lodging throughout Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
Location: The Warming Hut in Welches, Oregon
Check out the video in the link 👇
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif.—Descanso Gardens has long been celebrated for what it grows and where it grows it. Nestled northwest of Altadena in the foot-hills of the San Gabriel Mountains, it is a leafy Eden on the edge of an urban metropolis, the apple of many a Los Angeleno’s eye. 👇
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif.—Descanso Gardens has long been celebrated for what it grows and where it grows it. Nestled northwest of Altadena in the foot-hills of the San Gabriel Mountains, it is a leafy Eden on the edge of an urban metropolis, the apple of many a Los Angeleno’s eye. 👇
2026 Bucket List
Set your navigation to take US Highway 15 to the charming town of Sumter, South Carolina—home to the Iris Festival celebrated in May. This event is a tradition dating back to 1940, born when the first Japanese irises bloomed in a local pond.
@santeecoopercountrysouthcarolina
Set your navigation to take US Highway 15 to the charming town of Sumter, South Carolina—home to the Iris Festival celebrated in May. This event is a tradition dating back to 1940, born when the first Japanese irises bloomed in a local pond.
@santeecoopercountrysouthcarolina
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
2026 Bucket List
Set your navigation to take US Highway 15 to the charming town of Sumter, South Carolina—home to the Iris Festival celebrated in May. This event is a tradition dating back to 1940, born when the first Japanese irises bloomed in a local pond.
@santeecoopercountrysouthcarolina
Set your navigation to take US Highway 15 to the charming town of Sumter, South Carolina—home to the Iris Festival celebrated in May. This event is a tradition dating back to 1940, born when the first Japanese irises bloomed in a local pond.
@santeecoopercountrysouthcarolina
Is anyone else fantasizing about future road trips? We've been reminiscing about driving the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway (Washington).
#DotheLoop #BucketListDrive @CascadeLoopScenicHighway
*mountain and tulip photos credits go to Cascade Loop Scenic Byway
#DotheLoop #BucketListDrive @CascadeLoopScenicHighway
*mountain and tulip photos credits go to Cascade Loop Scenic Byway
November 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Is anyone else fantasizing about future road trips? We've been reminiscing about driving the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway (Washington).
#DotheLoop #BucketListDrive @CascadeLoopScenicHighway
*mountain and tulip photos credits go to Cascade Loop Scenic Byway
#DotheLoop #BucketListDrive @CascadeLoopScenicHighway
*mountain and tulip photos credits go to Cascade Loop Scenic Byway
Today is the perfect time to tune into American Road’s Trip Talk and our Fall Foliage & Festivities playlist. Celebrate the season with stories, stops, and scenic drives as fall comes to a close. 🍂
🎧 Spotify playlist link is in the comments! 👇
🎧 Spotify playlist link is in the comments! 👇
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today is the perfect time to tune into American Road’s Trip Talk and our Fall Foliage & Festivities playlist. Celebrate the season with stories, stops, and scenic drives as fall comes to a close. 🍂
🎧 Spotify playlist link is in the comments! 👇
🎧 Spotify playlist link is in the comments! 👇
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 We look forward to continuing the American Road journey with you. 🦃 #HappyThanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 We look forward to continuing the American Road journey with you. 🦃 #HappyThanksgiving
Fuel your wanderlust and share the adventure! Buy a 1-year print subscription to AMERICAN ROAD Magazine and get a 1-year gift subscription 50% off.
Readers love it: "Your magazine is just filled with all kinds of crazy stuff that road trips are made of!" —Cindy N, York, PA
Offer ends Nov. 30. 👇
Readers love it: "Your magazine is just filled with all kinds of crazy stuff that road trips are made of!" —Cindy N, York, PA
Offer ends Nov. 30. 👇
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Fuel your wanderlust and share the adventure! Buy a 1-year print subscription to AMERICAN ROAD Magazine and get a 1-year gift subscription 50% off.
Readers love it: "Your magazine is just filled with all kinds of crazy stuff that road trips are made of!" —Cindy N, York, PA
Offer ends Nov. 30. 👇
Readers love it: "Your magazine is just filled with all kinds of crazy stuff that road trips are made of!" —Cindy N, York, PA
Offer ends Nov. 30. 👇
WEEKEND TRAVEL TRIVIA
Where can you go to see the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Enola Gay (a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in warfare)? 👇
Where can you go to see the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Enola Gay (a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in warfare)? 👇
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WEEKEND TRAVEL TRIVIA
Where can you go to see the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Enola Gay (a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in warfare)? 👇
Where can you go to see the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Enola Gay (a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in warfare)? 👇
🎙️ Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK!
We’re Talking Turkey! 🦃 with a fast tour of the best Thanksgiving celebrations across America.
👇 Tune in!
📅 Tomorrow, 4PM EST / 1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@VisitYazoo
#alertdrops
We’re Talking Turkey! 🦃 with a fast tour of the best Thanksgiving celebrations across America.
👇 Tune in!
📅 Tomorrow, 4PM EST / 1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@VisitYazoo
#alertdrops
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎙️ Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK!
We’re Talking Turkey! 🦃 with a fast tour of the best Thanksgiving celebrations across America.
👇 Tune in!
📅 Tomorrow, 4PM EST / 1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@VisitYazoo
#alertdrops
We’re Talking Turkey! 🦃 with a fast tour of the best Thanksgiving celebrations across America.
👇 Tune in!
📅 Tomorrow, 4PM EST / 1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@VisitYazoo
#alertdrops
TRAVEL TUESDAY TRIVIA
Did you know that the Santa Fe Trail through Kansas goes through Garden City’s Sandsage Bison Range—one of the world’s largest herds? 👇
@FinneyCountyCVB
@wildwestcountry
@TravelKansas
Photo courtesy Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
Did you know that the Santa Fe Trail through Kansas goes through Garden City’s Sandsage Bison Range—one of the world’s largest herds? 👇
@FinneyCountyCVB
@wildwestcountry
@TravelKansas
Photo courtesy Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
TRAVEL TUESDAY TRIVIA
Did you know that the Santa Fe Trail through Kansas goes through Garden City’s Sandsage Bison Range—one of the world’s largest herds? 👇
@FinneyCountyCVB
@wildwestcountry
@TravelKansas
Photo courtesy Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
Did you know that the Santa Fe Trail through Kansas goes through Garden City’s Sandsage Bison Range—one of the world’s largest herds? 👇
@FinneyCountyCVB
@wildwestcountry
@TravelKansas
Photo courtesy Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
Grab 35% off annual subscriptions to the American Road Magazine App during the Cyber Week sale on Pocketmags.
Offer ends midnight, December 7—don’t miss the journey. Link below 👇
Offer ends midnight, December 7—don’t miss the journey. Link below 👇
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Grab 35% off annual subscriptions to the American Road Magazine App during the Cyber Week sale on Pocketmags.
Offer ends midnight, December 7—don’t miss the journey. Link below 👇
Offer ends midnight, December 7—don’t miss the journey. Link below 👇
🎙️ Did you miss Friday's AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK?
We took a festive trip to Saint Charles, Missouri—a historic riverfront town that’s been a must-see holiday destination for 50 years. ✨
🎧 Listen now 👇
@DiscoverSaintCharles
Sponsors:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@AlertDrops
@VisitYazoo
We took a festive trip to Saint Charles, Missouri—a historic riverfront town that’s been a must-see holiday destination for 50 years. ✨
🎧 Listen now 👇
@DiscoverSaintCharles
Sponsors:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@AlertDrops
@VisitYazoo
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🎙️ Did you miss Friday's AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK?
We took a festive trip to Saint Charles, Missouri—a historic riverfront town that’s been a must-see holiday destination for 50 years. ✨
🎧 Listen now 👇
@DiscoverSaintCharles
Sponsors:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@AlertDrops
@VisitYazoo
We took a festive trip to Saint Charles, Missouri—a historic riverfront town that’s been a must-see holiday destination for 50 years. ✨
🎧 Listen now 👇
@DiscoverSaintCharles
Sponsors:
@TravelNevada
@CascadeLoop
@AlertDrops
@VisitYazoo
Every subscriber deserves to share the journey.
Gift an American Road Subscription for ½ off and inspire your next adventure together. Use code BUDDY. 🌄👇
Gift an American Road Subscription for ½ off and inspire your next adventure together. Use code BUDDY. 🌄👇
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Every subscriber deserves to share the journey.
Gift an American Road Subscription for ½ off and inspire your next adventure together. Use code BUDDY. 🌄👇
Gift an American Road Subscription for ½ off and inspire your next adventure together. Use code BUDDY. 🌄👇
TUNE IN TO AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK TODAY AT 4:00 PM EST/1:00 PM PST.
Link in the first comment.
🎧 Listen live 👇
@CascadeLoop
@TravelNevada
#AlertDrops
Link in the first comment.
🎧 Listen live 👇
@CascadeLoop
@TravelNevada
#AlertDrops
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
TUNE IN TO AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK TODAY AT 4:00 PM EST/1:00 PM PST.
Link in the first comment.
🎧 Listen live 👇
@CascadeLoop
@TravelNevada
#AlertDrops
Link in the first comment.
🎧 Listen live 👇
@CascadeLoop
@TravelNevada
#AlertDrops
Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK:
We're whisking you away on a breathtaking journey to Saint Charles, Missouri. For five decades now, the heart of Saint Charles transforms into a magical Christmas haven.
Tune in! Let's unwrap this festive wonderland together. Live Fri 4PM EST/1PM PST. 👇🎄🌟 🎧
We're whisking you away on a breathtaking journey to Saint Charles, Missouri. For five decades now, the heart of Saint Charles transforms into a magical Christmas haven.
Tune in! Let's unwrap this festive wonderland together. Live Fri 4PM EST/1PM PST. 👇🎄🌟 🎧
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK:
We're whisking you away on a breathtaking journey to Saint Charles, Missouri. For five decades now, the heart of Saint Charles transforms into a magical Christmas haven.
Tune in! Let's unwrap this festive wonderland together. Live Fri 4PM EST/1PM PST. 👇🎄🌟 🎧
We're whisking you away on a breathtaking journey to Saint Charles, Missouri. For five decades now, the heart of Saint Charles transforms into a magical Christmas haven.
Tune in! Let's unwrap this festive wonderland together. Live Fri 4PM EST/1PM PST. 👇🎄🌟 🎧
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Visit the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon to wonder, question, and ponder the possibility of Bigfoot’s existence.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Visit the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon to wonder, question, and ponder the possibility of Bigfoot’s existence.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Visit the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon to wonder, question, and ponder the possibility of Bigfoot’s existence.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Visit the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon to wonder, question, and ponder the possibility of Bigfoot’s existence.
Brought to you by @Mt.HoodTerritory
Jingle Bells, Jingle Jeeps!
Embrace the festive spirit and brighten up the streets of West Baton Rouge, LA, at the annual Jingle Jeepin’ Parade & Market on December 6! 👇 🔔
@WBRCVB
#Louisiana
#Jeep
#Holidays
Embrace the festive spirit and brighten up the streets of West Baton Rouge, LA, at the annual Jingle Jeepin’ Parade & Market on December 6! 👇 🔔
@WBRCVB
#Louisiana
#Jeep
#Holidays
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Jingle Bells, Jingle Jeeps!
Embrace the festive spirit and brighten up the streets of West Baton Rouge, LA, at the annual Jingle Jeepin’ Parade & Market on December 6! 👇 🔔
@WBRCVB
#Louisiana
#Jeep
#Holidays
Embrace the festive spirit and brighten up the streets of West Baton Rouge, LA, at the annual Jingle Jeepin’ Parade & Market on December 6! 👇 🔔
@WBRCVB
#Louisiana
#Jeep
#Holidays
AMERICAN ROAD "GHOST RIDE" #PhotoContest
Location: #JoshuaTree, #California
by: #KevinWatz
Share your spooky travel photos for a Chance to WIN BIG! 👇
#shutterbug
#travelphotography
Contest sponsor:
@VisitYazoo
Image courtesy Visit Yazoo
Location: #JoshuaTree, #California
by: #KevinWatz
Share your spooky travel photos for a Chance to WIN BIG! 👇
#shutterbug
#travelphotography
Contest sponsor:
@VisitYazoo
Image courtesy Visit Yazoo
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
AMERICAN ROAD "GHOST RIDE" #PhotoContest
Location: #JoshuaTree, #California
by: #KevinWatz
Share your spooky travel photos for a Chance to WIN BIG! 👇
#shutterbug
#travelphotography
Contest sponsor:
@VisitYazoo
Image courtesy Visit Yazoo
Location: #JoshuaTree, #California
by: #KevinWatz
Share your spooky travel photos for a Chance to WIN BIG! 👇
#shutterbug
#travelphotography
Contest sponsor:
@VisitYazoo
Image courtesy Visit Yazoo
Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK
She was TV’s notorious “mean girl,” Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie. Alison Arngrim turned fame, humor, and heartache into an inspiring story.👇
Today, 4PM EST/1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CasacadeLoop
#alertdrops
She was TV’s notorious “mean girl,” Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie. Alison Arngrim turned fame, humor, and heartache into an inspiring story.👇
Today, 4PM EST/1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CasacadeLoop
#alertdrops
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today on AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK
She was TV’s notorious “mean girl,” Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie. Alison Arngrim turned fame, humor, and heartache into an inspiring story.👇
Today, 4PM EST/1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CasacadeLoop
#alertdrops
She was TV’s notorious “mean girl,” Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie. Alison Arngrim turned fame, humor, and heartache into an inspiring story.👇
Today, 4PM EST/1PM PST
@AlternativeTalk1150KKNW
Sponsor shout out:
@TravelNevada
@CasacadeLoop
#alertdrops
Make it a holly jolly weekend. Take a trip to America's Christmas Town—Alpine Helen, GA. Gingerbread-trimmed Helen is a storybook re-creation of an alpine village. Plan your festive fun with the free visitor guide. (Their Heidi Motel is featured in our current issue of AMERICAN ROAD!)👇
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Make it a holly jolly weekend. Take a trip to America's Christmas Town—Alpine Helen, GA. Gingerbread-trimmed Helen is a storybook re-creation of an alpine village. Plan your festive fun with the free visitor guide. (Their Heidi Motel is featured in our current issue of AMERICAN ROAD!)👇