The Stage IV Tour, sparked by one man’s determination to embrace life after a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, is more than a personal mission—it's a call to anyone who wants to live like time is precious, because it is. This journey isn't just about crossing destinations off a bucket list—it's about reconnecting with wonder, choosing presence over procrastination, and letting the open road remind us of how much beauty there is left to see. Whether you're navigating a major life change or simply refusing to wait for "someday," the Stage IV Tour offers a powerful roadmap for intentional living.

And there’s no better canvas for that kind of journey than the American landscape. For those embracing the road—especially in an electric vehicle—there’s a growing network of chargers that now makes even the most remote adventures accessible. Start by standing in awe at Yosemite National Park, with its towering granite cliffs and ancient sequoias, or feel the stillness of the desert in Arches or Bryce Canyon in Utah. Take in the sweeping valleys of Great Smoky Mountains, the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone, or the vast silence of Big Bend in Texas. Each park holds a different kind of reflection, a different kind of peace.

Scenic drives make the journey just as meaningful as the destinations. Cruise along the Blue Ridge Parkway for rolling Appalachian views, or tackle the dramatic cliffs and curves of California’s Pacific Coast Highway. Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park offers alpine magic, while Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, delivers a nostalgic slice of Americana that’s both quirky and iconic. And don’t skip Utah’s Scenic Byway 12, often called one of the most beautiful drives in the country—an EV adventure with a charging stop and a view.

For true bucket list moments, stop at the Grand Canyon at sunrise, walk through history at Mount Rushmore and Gettysburg, feel the pulse of jazz in New Orleans, or marvel at the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Each stop can remind us what we’re here for—connection, awe, memory, and the choice to live deeply, not just long.

Want to add meaning to the miles? Try a themed road trip:

• Alien & UFO Trail: Start in Roswell, New Mexico, home of the infamous 1947 “incident” and the International UFO Museum, then head to Area 51 via Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway (NV-375), and end your trip at Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona. It’s the perfect mix of mystery, desert landscapes, and interstellar curiosity.

• Space Exploration Trail: Begin at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journey to Space Center Houston, and head west to Spaceport America in New Mexico or NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. These sites celebrate human ambition, imagination, and what it means to dream beyond our limits.

• Women’s Rights History Trail: Trace the fight for equality starting in Seneca Falls, NY, site of the first Women’s Rights Convention and home to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park. Then visit Susan B. Anthony’s home in Rochester, Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in D.C., and Sojourner Truth’s memorial in Massachusetts or Michigan. Every stop tells a story of courage and change.

• Civil Rights Trail: Journey through the heart of American history starting in Birmingham and Selma, Alabama, traveling through Montgomery’s Legacy Museum, and continuing to Memphis, Tennessee, where the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel honors Dr. King. This trail is deeply emotional, deeply important, and a powerful reminder of progress and sacrifice.

• Aviation Trail: Kick off your flight-focused journey at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where the Wright brothers first took off, then soar through history at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in D.C., and land at Dayton, Ohio’s National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Finish the loop at Boeing’s Future of Flight Museum in Washington State. It's a tribute to what happens when we dare to lift off.

Whether your road is shaped by national parks, scenic highways, historic monuments, or themed explorations, the Stage IV Tour reminds us that now is the time to go—because the road is calling, and every mile is a chance to live like you mean it.