Via Magazine

Travel inspiration
and advice from AAA.

Read the Latest Issue

Beautiful alpenglow on Mount Timpanogos Wasatch mountains at Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Lupines blooming on Darwin Bench in Kings Canyon National Park, California.

From family adventures to quiet retreats, here's where to escape on a budget.

a stunning red and orange sunset over the grand canyon

These spots offer hiking, wildlife-watching, and thrilling lore for cinephiles.

Northern lights above the trees in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Witness the stunning aurora borealis at one of these spots.

Monument Valley in Arizona at dawn.

These scenic vacation spots are easy on the eyes—and your wallet.

The canopy screen over the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas.

See two sides to Las Vegas—both of which are sure to wow.

A woman helps a little girl put her boot back into her snowboard on the slope at Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Ogden, Utah.

Get more bang for your buck with these snowy or balmy escapes.

A couple look at new cars in a dealership showroom.

Consider tariffs, tax credits and deductions, and interest rates in your calculations.

A red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E on a desert highway.

If you’re thinking of buying, here are some prime candidates.

AAA Member uses the AAA mobile app to request battery testing

A routine yearly battery check can keep your engine running.

A car pulled over on the side of the road with a reflective warning triangle.

These common misunderstandings can damage your vehicle.

Sunrise at the South Rim's Mather Point in the Grand Canyon National Park.

The slow route to the South Rim is packed with scenery and one-of-a-kind sites.

A group of friends walk through Muir Woods National Monument.

Skip the expensive hotel stay with these nearby destinations.

A field of blooming Desert Sand Verbena, Dune Evening Primrose, and Desert Sunflower wildflowers in California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Spring is prime time for a trip to relish colorful blooms from California to Wyoming.

A person in a white coat walks on the Bell Rock Pathway in Sedona, Arizona.

These easy trails shine when the mercury falls.

A backpacker couple rides through Vietnam on an antique motorcycle

Here’s everything you need to know about applying for your U.S. passport and traveling with it.

a happy couple in an infinity pool near palm trees at sunset

Follow these 11 tips to put together a special trip that your partner won't soon forget.

a gravestone with flowers and bracelets and a historic plaque honoring Mary Ellen Pleasant, 'California's Mother of Civil Rights'

The fascinating businesswoman and activist left her mark in the Bay Area and beyond.

Friends soak at Astoria Hot Springs Park in Wyoming on a winter day.

Dip into a lush spa, an otherworldly crater, a traditional sento, and more.

Swift Creek in the Stillwater State Forest near Whitefish, Montana.

Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.

Christmas tree holiday light display at Redding Garden of Lights.

AAA Members love these displays, from spots only locals know about to massive productions.

Tony’s Crab Shack on the Oregon Coast

The coast is dotted with roadside seafood shacks that lure travelers with fresh, unfussy seafood.

fried spring rolls on a plate with dipping sauce

Look beyond the famous cities and wine regions to try these delicacies hiding in plain sight.

Listen to the Via Podcast

See All Episodes

The Belton Chalet near Glacier National Park in Wyoming.

And the Guests Who Never Checked Out.

Long-billed curlew and other birds on a beach

How one man tracked down 6,042 different birds in a single year.

Connect With Via

A person person reads the AAA Highlights email on their laptop.

Get new stories straight to your inbox every month.

Digital Via magazine covers.

Explore current and past issues of Via magazine.

Via podcast logo

Come explore the West with us.