The best road trip stops and routes in the West

This region covers everything from the most populous state in the U.S. (California) to the most remote ones (Alaska and Hawaii)—and so much in between. You’ll find a staggering 36 national parks in the West, from Yellowstone to Yosemite to Gates of the Arctic. The region is also packed with bustling cities, scenic drives, spectacular landscapes, and a vast variety of climates, geography, and wildlife. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

The best Western road trips by state

• Alaska
• California
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Montana
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming