Whether or not they have a destination is rarely the point; the iconic American road trip is an end in itself. Professor Allyson Hobbs teaches a class on American road trips at Stanford University.

If it is, Stanley will replace your lid for free. A road trip is an adventure. It doesn’t matter how far you go. But all adventures require a little planning (and one or two backup plans ...

While you don't necessarily need a lot of things for a successful road trip, certain items can't be overlooked. Read on to discover which items you should consider adding to your road trip packing ...

From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig ...