Road Trip Locals

We’re Jon & Kel, and we help you plan unforgettable road trips across the US and Canada! Check out our Travel Guides, Yellowstone Lodging, and Road Trip Travel Blog to start planning your next trip.

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Why Road Trips?

We started roadtripping regularly in 2019. After postponing back-to-back-to-back vacations due to work, we were ready to travel more, and with our dog in tow, road trips felt like the most accessible way to explore.

We spent almost all of 2020 on the road, and after a spontaneous 6-week road trip through New Mexico, we realized just how much we love roadtripping and how much there is to see Stateside.

But traveling full-time while working full-time wasn’t sustainable for us, so we split our lives into two seasons: The Travel Season 🚗 and The Basketball Season 🏀(because where better to recuperate from adventuring than one block away from your favorite sports team?!)

Our Travel Seasons quickly turned into giant road trips that took us to some of our dream destinations, like… spending 2.5 months following the US and Canadian Rockies, a 21-day Great Alaskan Road Trip, 3.5 months exploring Colorado & Utah, and a 5-month NE Road Trip capped by Halloween Night in Salem. You can see everywhere our Travel Seasons have taken us here!

Now, we believe road trips are the best way to see and experience a new destination. (Plus, the freedom of the open road is great for the soul.) After falling in love with so many incredible destinations across the US and Canada, we created Road Trip Locals to help you experience their magic, too!

On the High Road to Taos in NM (2020) >


Winning “The Wave” Lottery in Kanab, UT (2021) >

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< Hiking West Tetons during our Rockies Roadtrip (2024)

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Can You Bring Dogs to Yellowstone? A Complete Guide for Pet Owners
Can You Bring Dogs to Yellowstone? A Complete Guide for Pet Owners

Dogs are limited in Yellowstone, but there are still ways to enjoy the park with your best furry friend. From scenic drives to nearby pet-friendly hikes, this guide covers the best things to do with dogs in and around Yellowstone!

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Yellowstone Grand Loop Road: Map &amp; Itinerary for the Park’s Most Scenic Drive
Yellowstone Grand Loop Road: Map & Itinerary for the Park’s Most Scenic Drive

Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Road is one of the most scenic drives in the United States, offering an immersive experience of Yellowstone’s diverse landscapes, geothermal features, and abundant wildlife. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about navigating Yellowstone’s “Grand Loop,” including key stops and why this 143-mile route is the perfect way for first-time visitors to explore the park.

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Yellowstone Lower Loop: 10 Can’t-Miss Stops and 7 Fun Hikes
Yellowstone Lower Loop: 10 Can’t-Miss Stops and 7 Fun Hikes

Yellowstone’s Lower Loop is a scenic drive through Yellowstone National Park that connects Norris Geyser Basin, Canyon Village, Lake Village, West Thumb, and Madison Junction. Here’s everything you need to know about driving Yellowstone’s Lower Loop, including 10 can’t-miss stops along the way!

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