Summer 'tis the roadtrippin' season when we all pile into our vehicles, load up on snacks and caffeine and hit the road for some good, old-fashioned American adventure. And although leaving is usually the last thing people want to do once they've arrived in Jackson Hole, there are some beautiful roads and routes leading into the Wild Blue Yonder when one hops on a blue highway heading out of Jackson.

This month, Outside Magazine features a series of road trip ideas across the country. Of course, our favorite was Jackson to Vegas. That's right, Outside decided to couple the pristine wild summer experience of Jackson with a little bit of Vegas craziness. The result is a roadtrip you won't want to miss if you're the type who likes a little bit of mountains, a little bit of fishing, a little bit of floating and a little bit of black jack.

"Heading for Trouble" Distance: 1,055 miles in 5 days 

Start with a stay in Jackson, WY.
Grab your rod and reel and head south along the Green River.
Hole up at the top of the Flaming Gorge (the canyon below holds as many as 14,000 trout per mile).
Head south on Scenic Byway 12 before stopping for a hike in Zion National Park.
After a few days of "roughing it", you're probably ready for a little R&R Vegas-style.
Outside suggests staying at Red Rock Casino, which offers guided river trips on the Colorado from Hoover Dam through the Black Canyon.

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