The 2026 trip from South Carolina to California and back is expected to pass through these cities. (Places where there are AAN association newspapers are indicated with an asterisk.)
- Charleston, S.C. *
- Atlanta, Ga. *
- Jackson, Miss. *
- Waco, Texas
- Austin, Texas *
- Marfa, Texas
- El Paso, Texas
- Santa Fe, N.M. *
- Salt Lake City, Utah *
- Reno, Nevada *
- Davis, Calif.
- Eugene, Oregon *
- Portland, Oregon *
- Spokane, Wash. *
- Bozeman, Mont.
- Rapid City, S.D.
- Omaha, Neb. *
- Springfield, Mo.
- Little Rock, Ark. *
- Memphis, Tenn. *
- Norcross, Ga.
- Charleston, S.C. *