Via Magazine
Summer 2026
Vintage diners, neon-lit motels, and western Americana hark back to an age of tail-finned cars and colorful motor courts. Songs have been written about Route 66, movies made about it. And surrounding all of this—the legends, the lore, the landscapes, and the kitschy gift shops—a community of the road still exists. Even now, on its 100th birthday, the Mother Road’s hold on the nation’s imagination remains strong.
Australia’s natural world is one of a kind. These destinations offer an opportunity to experience everything that makes Oz so unique: the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living structure; Tasmania, with its prehistoric wilderness and rainforests; the Red Centre, known for its fiery sands and some of the clearest, darkest skies; and South Australia, to swim with sea lions and hike to fossils.
Adventures in the West
Where to buy farm-fresh produce and so much more.
This low-key cow town delivers mountain trails, rodeo thrills, and genuine Western charm.
From gargantuan cabbage to reindeer yoga, this road trip serves up Alaska’s wildest—and most unexpected—summer delights.
Car & Driving Tips
A lot of the conventional wisdom about maximizing your car’s miles per gallon simply isn’t correct.
New drivers are especially at risk during the 100 Deadliest Days of summer.
We answer reader questions about when and how to replace or clean this critical component.
That shiny new ride begins to lose value the minute you drive it off the lot. Here’s what you can do about it.
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