With the heightened security alert for air travel and with the start of the back-to-school rush, the number of people who are ready to travel will definitely dwindle down.

If you do not have to deal with the back-to-school rush and would rather not risk flying due to the terrorist threat but would still want to head off somewhere to take advantage of the price and less crowds then you might want to just leave your passport at home and discover what the rest of the country has to offer... on land.

But before you pack those bags and gas up that SUV, read the Ten Steps to Better Fuel Economy to help guide you "save cash at the gas pump".

orbitz has several great deals on hotels for road trippers.

Need ideas on where you can go and what you can do? ShermansTravel has the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the US to help you make that choice.

So... get your motor running and head out on the highway for the ultimate road trip in the US, without breaking the bank.