The Ultimate Rockies-to-Blues Lo
11 day Roadigo trip with 35 stops
Fernie to the Crown
Start the engine in Fernie. Grab a coffee at a local roastery before heading south across the border.
Fernie
Start the engine in Fernie. Grab a coffee at a local roastery before heading south across the border.
Glacier National Park
Cross into Montana and head straight for the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It’s the most iconic drive in the lower 48. Stop at Logan Pass for a quick hike to Hidden Lake Overlook to spot mountain goats.
St. Mary
End the day on the east side of the park. The views of the peaks reflecting in the lake at sunset are unbeatable.
The Long Haul South
This is a heavy driving day to get us toward the desert. Cruise through the Montana plains.
St. Mary
This is a heavy driving day to get us toward the desert. Cruise through the Montana plains.
Helena
Stop in the Montana state capital for a quick lunch and to see the Cathedral of St. Helena.
Salt Lake City
Roll into the valley. Grab some late-night tacos downtown and rest up for the desert tomorrow. [-111.8910, 40.7608]
Arches & Canyonlands
Head south toward Moab.
Salt Lake City
Head south toward Moab.
Arches National Park
Hike up to Delicate Arch. It’s a steep walk but seeing that freestanding arch against the sky is a rite of passage.
Canyonlands National Park
Drive over to the Island in the Sky district. The view from Grand View Point Overlook makes you feel like you're on the edge of the world.
Moab
The ultimate basecamp town. Check out the local gear shops and grab a burger.
Capitol Reef & Bryce
We’re hitting Highway 24.
Moab
We’re hitting Highway 24. [-109.5498, 38.5733]
Capitol Reef National Park
Stop at Gifford House in the Fruita district for a fresh fruit pie. The red cliffs here are incredibly underrated.
Scenic Byway 12
Drive "The Hogback." It’s a knife-edge road with massive drops on both sides—the most beautiful road in Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Catch the sunset at Sunset Point. The orange hoodoos look like they're glowing from within. [-112.1677, 37.6283]
Zion's Majesty
Early start to beat the crowds at Zion.
Bryce Canyon
Early start to beat the crowds at Zion.
Zion National Park
Park at the visitor center and shuttle in. If you have permits, do Angels Landing; if not, the Narrows riverside walk is spectacular.
Springdale
Spend the evening in this canyon-side town. The rock walls tower over the restaurants.
Texas Bound
We’re jumping the Great Plains to save three days of flat driving.
Springdale
Drive back toward Las Vegas or SLC to drop the car.
Fly to Austin
We’re jumping the Great Plains to save three days of flat driving.
Austin
Land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Pick up a new rental and head straight to Rainey Street for food trucks and live music in old bungalows.
BBQ and Bayou
Grab a breakfast taco before leaving.
Austin
Grab a breakfast taco before leaving. [-97.6664, 30.1975]
Houston
Stop for some Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish—a local specialty.
New Orleans
Cross the Atchafalaya Basin bridge into the Big Easy. Park the car and head to Frenchmen Street for the real jazz scene, skipping the tourist trap of Bourbon Street. [-90.0715, 29.9511]
The Delta Blues
The Delta Blues (640km, 6h drive)
New Orleans
Beignets at Café Du Monde are mandatory. [-90.0715, 29.9511]
Clarksdale
Drive through the Mississippi Delta. Stop at the Crossroads (Hwy 61 and 49) where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil.
Memphis
Arrive in the home of the Blues. Walk down Beale Street and get some dry-rub ribs at Rendezvous. [-90.0490, 35.1495]
Rock n' Roll to Music City
Visit Graceland or Sun Studio. Standing where Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded is haunting.
Memphis
Visit Graceland or Sun Studio. Standing where Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded is haunting.
Nashville
Drive east to the Athens of the South.
Broadway
Hit the "Honky Tonk Highway." Every bar has a world-class band playing for tips. Don't miss Robert’s Western World.
The Mile High Push
The Mile High Push (1,800km, ✈️ Fly to Denver)
Nashville
Quick walk through the Gulch to see the murals.
Fly to Denver
Another big hop to get us back to the mountains.
Denver
Land at Denver International Airport. Grab a rental and head to Red Rocks Amphitheatre just outside town to see the natural acoustics, even if there isn't a show.
The Long Road Home
Our final stretch. It's a long haul through Wyoming.
Denver
Our final stretch. It's a long haul through Wyoming.
Casper
Stop for gas and a quick stretch by the North Platte River.
Fernie
Cross back into BC and roll back into the shadows of the Lizard Range. You've officially looped the best of the West and the South!