Louisiana Loop

1250 mi
1
Waco, TX

Starting point — home base in Central Texas.

2
Houston, TX

Space Center Houston and the vibrant food scene.

3
Louisiana

Bayous, Cajun culture, and Southern hospitality.

4
New Orleans, LA

Jazz, beignets, and the French Quarter.

5
Waco, TX

Back home.

Smoky Mountain Run

2100 mi
1
Waco, TX

Heading east from home.

2
Arkansas

Rolling hills and the Ozarks.

3
Memphis, TN

Beale Street, BBQ, and the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

4
Great Smoky Mountains

Misty peaks, stunning trails, and mountain views.

5
Mississippi

Delta blues and Southern charm on the way back.

6
Waco, TX

Back home.

California Coast

1400 mi
1
San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf, and the city by the bay.

2
Route 1 / Big Sur

One of the most scenic drives in the world — cliffs, ocean, and redwoods.

3
Santa Barbara, CA

The American Riviera — wine country meets the Pacific.

4
Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood, beaches, and endless urban energy.

5
Las Vegas, NV

The desert oasis — lights, shows, and the Strip.

Southwest Loop

1100 mi
1
Las Vegas, NV

Starting from Vegas into the red rocks.

2
Sedona, AZ

Red rock formations and spiritual energy vortexes.

3
Flagstaff, AZ

Mountain town charm along Route 66.

4
Grand Canyon, AZ

One of the Seven Natural Wonders — breathtaking at every angle.

5
Page, AZ

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

6
Zion National Park, UT

Towering sandstone cliffs and the Narrows.

7
Las Vegas, NV

Back to Vegas.

Yosemite & Tahoe

950 mi
1
Las Vegas, NV

Starting from Vegas heading north.

2
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

Crystal-clear alpine lake straddling two states.

3
Yosemite National Park, CA

El Capitan, Half Dome, and waterfalls everywhere.

4
Las Vegas, NV

Back to Vegas.

Colorado & New Mexico

2400 mi
1
Waco, TX

Heading northwest from home.

2
Colorado Springs, CO

Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak.

3
Denver, CO

Mile High City — craft beer, art, and mountain views.

4
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Trail Ridge Road and alpine tundra above the clouds.

5
Great Sand Dunes, CO

Surreal — tallest sand dunes in North America against the Rockies.

6
Mesa Verde, CO

Ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans.

7
Albuquerque, NM

Hot air balloons, green chile, and Route 66.

8
Waco, TX

Back home.

Colorado Mountain Towns

680 mi
1
Denver, CO

Starting from the Mile High City.

2
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Elk, alpine lakes, and sweeping mountain panoramas.

3
Aspen, CO

World-class skiing town with stunning fall colors.

4
Vail, CO

Iconic ski resort village nestled in the Gore Range.

5
Denver, CO

Back to Denver.