Complex Summer Vacation: Your Complete Road Trip Survival Guide

With July 4 in the rear view, the feeling that summer is beginning to slip away becomes much more acute. All of a sudden you can see August looming, which means September, which means the best season of the year is kaput. It is imperative that you begin to plan your July/August activities now, so that you don't miss out.

One of the best ways to re-energize a fading summer is to hit the road and see more America. Thankfully, Complex News summer correspondent Marianna Hewitt knows all about doing just that. She's got tips for a variety of routes that will open up the USA in all its glory.

And if you're going to gas up your vehicle and hit the road for a few days, you might as well get something for the effort. This summer, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey is giving away tickets to Lollapalooza 2016 through their Summer Swarm contest. Hit the website and find out how to win. If you've got a camera, an adventurous spirit, and a thirst for awe-inspiring American adventure, you're halfway there.