Take a scenic drive through Utah’s 5 national parks

This spring, my wife and I traveled through Utah in our fifth wheel to see all five of the national parks. We had not previously seen any of them, so we were excited for this trip — especially with the current TV commercials advertising all the parks.

We started in southern Utah by first going to Zion. We stayed right outside the park in the town of Springdale. The weather was just great for March, but the crowds were large as spring break was in full force.  Go there...

Take me to the river: America's best waterside drives

Rivers make natural travel routes, and drivers can find great scenery by following their path through the countryside, says Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com. "There are famous majestic rivers, and these have become iconic destinations throughout the United States," she says. Some routes are designated as scenic byways by states or the federal government, making it easy to stay on course. Banas shares favorite waterside roads with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY.  Go there...

24 Signs You're A Good Traveler

You may love to travel, but just because you enjoy taking vacations and visiting far-flung destinations doesn't mean you're good at it. Unfortunately, simply liking travel isn't enough. There are a few traits that every good traveler should possess.

If you've ever wondered if you have what it takes, wonder no longer. If you know in your heart of hearts that you don't quite qualify as an excellent traveler but would like to, then read on.  Go there...

Dolly’s Homecoming Parade

May 1, 2015 marks the 30th Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade, an event filled with extravagant floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers and of course- the grand marshal, Miss Dolly Parton herself!. 
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Cheap thrills: Theme parks for the budget-conscious

It may be a small world after all, but it costs big bucks to visit Disney World, Disneyland, and the other major destination theme parks. A one-day ticket to enter Florida's Magic Kingdom costs $105 – enough to make Scrooge McDuck think twice before forking over his gold coins.

If you steer clear of the big-name players in Southern California and the Orlando area, however, it is possible to enjoy some great roller coasters and other rides without emptying your wallet.  Go there...

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Best warm-weather St. Patrick's Day Parades

  As St. Patrick's Day approaches, play it safe and head south by southwest for a parade under a warm sun, because drinking green beer with your shorts on beats drinking green beer dressed in your woolies in the subzero arctic temperatures.   These cities have just as much history, and their revelers party just as hard. But they do it wearing tank tops.

  Remember: Winter is a choice you make.  Go there...

Road trip USA: 50 states, 50 unique stops

Pack up the car. Crank up the radio. And make your way through unknown territory. Getting behind the wheel for an extended road trip is always an adventure, but these carefully chosen pit stops along the way will add a little extra oomph to your next road trip. Scroll through the gallery to find something fun and unique to do in all 50 states.  Go there...

Video: Explore Nebraska's Carhenge, a monument to American ingenuity

Along a lonely stretch of highway in Alliance, Nebraska sits a mysterious monument to America's rich history of putting the pedal to the metal:Carhenge. We sent our roving photographer, Joel Schat, out to capture the classic roadside wonder on camera, and the video doesn't disappoint:  Go there...

Arrrr matey! Best pirate festivals in North America

Put on your eye patch and grab some grog, there are plenty of pirate parties to keep you busy all year long. From Pirates Week in the gorgeous Cayman Islands to Gasparilla in downtown Tampa, one thing is certain: pirates sure knew how to live it up.  Go there..

The 53 hottest cities in America

Dreaming of some heat while trapped inside under a blanket of snow? These 53 cities have the highest average summer temperatures according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climactic Data Center, so start planning your trip now.  Go there...