
This was our first big road trip since moving to Colorado, and it exceeded every expectation. From camping under Monument Valley’s iconic buttes (my first time camping ever!) to watching our dog Tira soak in the views at Bryce Canyon to celebrating my birthday at the surreal salt flats, this trip had everything: dramatic red…

3 Days Hocking Hills, Ohio ~5.5 hrs from Chicago 1 PTO Day Needed Best in Spring & Fall Pet Friendly: Yes Hocking Hills Weekend Trip Quick Facts Starting Point Chicago, Illinois Drive to Hocking Hills ~5.5 hours via I-90 E to US-33 Trip Length 3 days / 2 nights (1 PTO day needed) Where We…

3 Days Colorado Springs, CO 6,035 ft Elevation ~1 hr from Denver Best in Summer Pet Friendly: Yes — Tira Approved Pet Friendly Colorado Springs Quick Facts: Things to Do with Your Dog Location Colorado Springs, Colorado Drive from Denver ~1 hour south via I-25 Best Time to Visit Late spring through early fall (May…

3 Days Grand Canyon & Zion National Park Fly into Las Vegas Visited in Summer · Best in Spring / Fall Grand Canyon and Zion Weekend Road Trip Quick Facts Location Arizona and Utah Fly Into Las Vegas (LAS), Nevada Best Time to Visit Spring or Fall for cooler temperatures and smaller crowds Where We…

8 Stops Dubuque, IA 20 Minutes from Galena Best in Fall Dubuque Iowa Quick Facts Location Dubuque, Iowa Drive from Galena About 20 minutes via US 20 Best Time to Visit Fall, September through November Where to Stay Browse Dubuque Hotels Budget Level Budget friendly Crowds Light to moderate, busier on weekends during peak foliage…

A weekend fall road trip to Galena, Illinois with charming small town streets, stunning autumn colors, and cozy stops worth making.