Trip: Big Butt Road

Only if you are willing to trade comfort for solitude. Only if you want to see the version of the American West that the Instagram influencers are too lazy to hike to. Only if you understand that a sore tailbone is a small price to pay for a view that belongs to nobody but you.

The southern trailhead on the Parkway.

Pro tip: Skip the Island in the Sky district. Go to the . It requires a high-clearance vehicle and a total lack of self-preservation instinct. big butt road trip

Big Butt Road Trip," if you're looking to draft a text to a friend or partner about a fun, long-distance trip involving lots of driving (and the literal "big butt" that comes from sitting too long!), here are a few ways to phrase it depending on your vibe: The "I'm Sore" Text Only if you are willing to trade comfort for solitude

"Currently on the Big Butt Road Trip of 2026. 🍑🚗 Day 3 and I’ve officially forgotten what it feels like to have legs. Everything is just one giant seat-cushion-shaped blur. Send snacks and a chiropractor." The Playful Invitation The southern trailhead on the Parkway