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08/26/2026

You have two free days and no plans. Where are you going? 👇

🌲 Cooler mountain air
🍷 Arizona wine country
🏘️ A small-town weekend
🥾 Somewhere with trails and views

Sometimes the hardest part of a weekend getaway is just deciding where to go.

I pulled together 10 easy weekend trips from Phoenix with a little something for every kind of weekend.

Which one sounds good right now?

See All 10 Weekend Trips from Phoenix 👉 https://weekendermiles.com/weekend-road-trips-from-phoenix/

08/24/2026

Weekend Wind-Down 🌅

That Sunday-evening moment when the sky puts on one last show before the weekend comes to an end.

One more sunset. One more night in the pines. One more morning without an alarm.

And then it’s time to start thinking about the next escape. 😉

If you could add one more day to your weekend, where would you spend it?

08/19/2026

You don’t have to drive all of Route 66 to have a great road trip. 🚗

Arizona’s stretch of the Mother Road is packed with quirky roadside stops, historic towns, neon signs, classic diners, and plenty of places that make you want to pull over just to see what’s there.

We’ve explored parts of this route ourselves—from Williams and Meteor Crater to some of those wonderfully odd Route 66 roadside stops—and it’s one of those drives where getting there really is half the fun.

🛣️ I pulled together my favorite Arizona Route 66 stops plus ideas for turning them into a weekend road trip.

Which Route 66 stop is on your must-see list?

🔗 Read the Arizona Route 66 Road Trip Guide: https://weekendermiles.com/arizona-route-66-road-trip/

08/17/2026

🌅 **Weekend Wind-Down**

There's something about a Sunday drive with nowhere you really need to be.

Windows down, a favorite playlist on, and maybe taking the long way home just because the view is better. 🚗🌲

As another weekend winds down, we're already thinking about the next road worth exploring.

**Are you a “take the scenic route” person—or a “get there as fast as possible” person?**

08/12/2026

🚗 **NEW on Weekender Miles: Arizona’s Scenic Byways!**

Sometimes the drive really *is* the destination.

From winding mountain roads and pine-covered high country to red rocks, desert landscapes, and historic routes, Arizona has some incredible roads worth slowing down for.

Our new **Arizona Scenic Byways guide** brings together some of the best scenic drives across the state—perfect for a day trip, weekend getaway, or your next Arizona road trip.

🌲 Mountains or 🌵 desert—which kind of scenic drive are you choosing?

👉 Explore the guide: https://weekendermiles.com/arizona-scenic-byways-best-scenic-drives-road-trips/

08/10/2026

🌅 Weekend Wind-Down

There's something about ending a weekend on a quiet cabin deck—the views, the fresh air, and nowhere you need to be for just a little while longer. 🌲🏡

Whether your perfect getaway involves a campsite or a cozy cabin, sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to reset before Monday.

Here's to slow Sunday evenings and already dreaming about the next weekend away. ❤️

Camping or cabin—which are you choosing next weekend?

08/06/2026

Help me get to know you! 👋

Q: When you're planning a weekend getaway, what's your first choice?

⛺ Tent Camping

🚙 RV Camping

🏡 Cabin / Vacation Rental

🛏️ Hotel

Tell me your answer in the comments—and if you have a favorite spot, I'd love to hear about it!

08/05/2026

📚 School is back…

☀️ But Arizona summer isn't finished with us yet.

The good news? You don't have to wait for cooler weather to get away.

In just a couple of hours, you can trade triple-digit temperatures for pine trees, mountain air, and cooler evenings.

Where's your favorite place to escape the heat?

🚗 Find more weekend getaway ideas at WeekenderMiles.com.

08/03/2026

Weekend Wind-Down 🍷

Every great weekend has a moment you wish you could bottle up.

Maybe it's the scenic drive.

Maybe it's finding a winery you didn't know existed.

Maybe it's watching the sun dip below the mountains with a glass of local wine in hand.

Those are the moments that make Arizona road trips so memorable.

What's one place you discovered this weekend that you'd recommend to someone else?

👇 I'd love to hear about it.

07/30/2026

Weekend Inspiration 🍷

Looking for a road trip that's a little unexpected?

Arizona's wine regions aren't just about tasting rooms—they're surrounded by scenic highways, mountain views, charming towns, hiking trails, and some of the state's most beautiful landscapes.

Whether you're heading north to Verde Valley or south to Sonoita, sometimes the best weekends begin with taking the scenic route.

🍇 Which region would you explore first?

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