Exploring the people, places, and ideas that move America forward. To love America, you have to see America.
As we head into America’s 250th birthday, there’s never been a better time to rediscover the stories that have shaped our past and the innovations steering our future. The Great American Road Trip is designed exactly for that purpose: to bring people together through the power of travel, storytelling, and shared experience.
The Great American Road Trip is a nationwide storytelling movement that invites Americans to explore the open road, connect with their communities, and take pride in the remarkable places, people, and ideas that define our country. From Main Street traditions to modern infrastructure breakthroughs, The Great American Road Trip celebrates the spirit of exploration that has always moved America forward.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog will be the home base for the stories behind the journey. In the months ahead, you can expect content that highlights the many different layers of America’s travel, transportation, and cultural landscape, including:
- Press releases and updates from the broader The Great American Road Trip initiative as we count down to America’s 250th birthday. We’ve got a lot more to tell you!
- Spotlights on the businesses, industries, and innovators that keep America moving, from transportation and infrastructure to hospitality, logistics, and technology.
- Features that zoom in on regional policy, economic shifts, and community-level headwinds and tailwinds that influence how people travel, work, and live.
- Stories from the road that illuminate the people and places shaping America today.
A Storytelling Journey, Coast to Coast
With surprises on the horizon, The Great American Road Trip will also unfold through a national storytelling platform that shines a light on Americans from all walks of life. From families, to business owners, to local leaders & policymakers, and everyone in between.
Together, these stories help us look back on 250 years of progress, understand what we can learn from our past, and imagine what the next chapter of American innovation and community might look like.
Join Us on the Journey
Whether you’re here to stay informed, find inspiration for your next road trip, or learn about the systems that keep the country connected, this content is for you.
We’re glad you’re here.
There’s a lot of road ahead, and every mile has a story worth telling because we believe that to love America, you have to see America.
Reach out to see how your brand or destination can get involved.