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7 Science-Backed Ways to Have an Extraordinary Summer Road Trip

Make your summer road trip not only more fun, but more restorative and joyful with these research-backed, expert-approved ideas for journeys you’ll cherish.

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Alene Dawson
Aug 13, 2025
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Planning a road trip? Science shows you can make it not only more fun, but also more restorative and memorable, with a few simple, research-backed refinements.

Here are seven expert-backed strategies to elevate your next adventure, whether you’re traveling for Labor Day weekend or beyond.

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