I spent a year driving across the US in an RV. These were 7 of my favorite places — and the 2 I'd skip next time.

A photo of me in Utah, taken by my travel companion and now fiancé, Jason. Sarah Silbiger Sarah Silbiger took a yearlong sabbatical with her partner, roadtripping the US in a camper van. Most of her favorite spots weren't national parks, but rather national monuments. The Cedar Breaks National Monument offers Bryce Canyon's stunning views without the crowds. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarah Silbiger, a 30-year-old freelance video and photojournalist based in Phila...