This 661-mile Scenic Route Was Just Named the 'Road Trip of the Year'-and It Includes National Parks and the 'Loneliest Road'
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This 661-mile Scenic Route Was Just Named the 'Road Trip of the Year'-and It Includes National Parks and the 'Loneliest Road'
""The Hidden Side of the West,""
""Great Basin National Park might be the National Parks' best kept secret,""
""This incredible underrated park has everything you love from fan favorites like Glacier and the Tetons-without the crowds or the price tag.""
""the loneliest road in America.""
RVshare selected a 661-mile Western itinerary titled The Hidden Side of the West as the 2026 Road Trip of the Year. The route starts in Flagstaff on Route 66, visits the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, continues to Zion and Great Basin National Parks, follows Route 93, and concludes on Route 50. The itinerary prioritizes less-visited locations to reduce crowds and enhance vistas. Great Basin National Park is highlighted as an underrated destination offering experiences comparable to Glacier and the Tetons without heavy visitation. Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, and road trips remain popular amid lower gas prices and strong holiday travel forecasts.
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