11 Best US Road Trips to Take This Spring

"A scenic spring drive through this national park can easily span 50-plus miles and I’d plan at least four hours so you can detour to panoramic overlooks, climb massive rock formations, stroll through cactus gardens, marvel at an oasis, and capture classic Joshua Tree landscapes for photos; enter from Palm Springs via I-10 to Cottonwood Springs Road (exit 168), stop at the visitor center for a map, drive through the Colorado Desert (look for ocotillo) and climb into the cooler Mojave Desert toward the west entrance off Highway 62." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines