It might sound obvious but, driving is one of our favorite pastimes. We love the whir of an engine. We get an adrenaline rush when we feel the car speed up to take to the highway lurching us toward a…
Although Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire is technically a Tucson auto shop, we're close enough to Vail that we consider ourselves a large part of the Vail community. We'd be remiss if we were to do a road trip series…
Bowie, Arizona might seem like an unlikely place for a road trip, but if you're interested in exploring old haunts during the Halloween season, this small town should be on your list of places to explore. Bowie used to be…
It's fall ya'll and for us in Vail, Arizona, that means a road trip down to Willcox is in order! Willcox is a destination town for a quick road trip out of the Rita Ranch and Vail area. By far…
Ready for adventure? Make Sin City your next road trip destination. With the famous slogan, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," it's safe to say Las Vegas has a reputation of edgy. Still, it's one of our favorite places to…
Looking for a quick escape from the triple digit temperatures? Silver City might be a great road trip getaway for you and your family. Silver City is an easy three hour drive (or less) from Vail. Simply hop on I-10…
Did you know that we have one of the United States best historic small towns right in our backyard? Bisbee was named the best historic small town in the country by USA Today. Perhaps best known for its mining days,…
When you think of road trips you can take from Tucson, Ruidoso might not be the first one that comes to mind. This small town is buried in the New Mexico mountains about a six hour drive (or less depending…
Looking for a quick getaway? Taking a road trip from Tucson to Sedona might be your answer. To get to Sedona from Vail, simply hop on I-10 and drive towards Phoenix. Once in Phoenix, switch from I-10 to I-17 (there…
Unless you've been living under a rock, chances are you've heard about Disneyland. It's the happiest place on earth! It's also only a short eight hour drive from Vail. If you're looking for a family friendly vacation, this is a…