The Travel Lemming Podcast24 Huhti 2025

Road Trippin' the American West (Podcast #18)

In this podcast we're talking about our favorite Western USA road trips with 3 of Travel Lemming's road trip experts.

Betty interviews Travel Lemming Editor Abigail Bliss and Senior Travel Writer Laura McFarland about road tripping the Western USA.

They share how to plan your trip, mistakes not to make, hidden gems, and why the best time of year to travel may not always be what you think. They also share recommendations for different types of trips & travelers. Learn from these three experts as they take you around the American West.

Have a question about the Western USA? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All California guides: https://travellemming.com/california/

-All Colorado guides: https://travellemming.com/colorado/

-All New Mexico Guides: https://travellemming.com/new-mexico/

-All Arizona Guides: https://travellemming.com/arizona/

-All Nevada Guides: https://travellemming.com/nevada/

-All Utah Guides: https://travellemming.com/utah/

-All Washington Guides: https://travellemming.com/washington/

-All Oregon Guides: https://travellemming.com/oregon/

-Colorado itinerary: https://travellemming.com/colorado-road-trip-itinerary/

#WesternUSA #USA #USARoadTrips #USATravel

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:00 – Meet the Hosts

00:05:07 – Favorite Road Trip Destinations

00:09:34 – Mountain Road Trips

00:13:13 – Coastal Road Trips

00:20:00 – Desert Road Trips

00:28:00 – Saving Money

00:33:32 – East Coast vs. West Coast Road Trips

00:35:26 – Prep Tips

00:41:00 – Best Activities on a Road Trip

00:46:00 – When to Go

00:49:00 – Accommodation Options

00:54:44 – Safety Tips

01:00:20 – The Number One Reason for a Western USA Road Trip

01:02:47 – Conclusion

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