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.

When we finally crossed the California state line toward our final destination, I remember feeling like I wanted to stay on the road forever. The cross-country road trip is an American rite ...

There's no better way to experience America's scenic beauty than with a classic road trip. While stunning and ... of the road as you make your way toward Wisconsin. See the headwaters of the ...