Southern Scenic Drives

Saguaros and Mountains Loop

Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park Thanks to Old Tucson Studios, the Tucson Mountains have become synonymous with the Southwest, having…
Central Scenic Drives

Prescott to Crown King

EDITOR'S NOTE: Readers have reported that road conditions on this route have deteriorated since this story was published. A high-clearance, four-…
Western Scenic Drives

Route 66: Kingman to Topock

Black Mountains, Western Arizona The fuel pump is an underrated part of automotive history — and something we take for granted today. Early cars…
Central Scenic Drives

Oak Creek Canyon

Coconino National Forest, Sedona There’s a lot to do in Oak Creek Canyon, but beyond the resorts, hikes, campgrounds and other recreation spots, don…
Northern Scenic Drives

Grandview Loop

Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon There are two ways to get to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. You can choose the 21st century route via…
Northern Scenic Drives

Lava Cave Loop

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff In the heat of summer, there’s no better place to take a road trip than Flagstaff, and no better route than this…
Northern Scenic Drives

North Rim Parkway

Kaibab Plateau, Kaibab National Forest If you’re wondering where Mother Nature spends her summers, this is it. The Grand Canyon, the vast meadows,…
Central Scenic Drives

Copper Basin Road

Prescott National Forest, Prescott Walk around Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza and you’ll immediately discover that there’s always something happening:…