Table of Contents
- About the American Road Trip Series
- States Available Now
- The Broader 250th Anniversary Collection
- Pricing and Availability
- Why This Matters
- Conclusion
- Sources
About the American Road Trip Series
Lodge's American Road Trip Series features 12-inch cast iron skillets, each engraved on the underside with the name and iconic imagery of an individual U.S. state. The designs use a state-specific font alongside a collage tied to local landmarks, wildlife, and culture. Massachusetts includes Fenway Park, Cape Cod, and Martha's Vineyard. Texas depicts a space shuttle and a cowboy boot. New York shows the NYC skyline and a taxi cab.
Critically, the engravings are on the bottom of the pan — the cooking surface stays flat and unaffected. Each skillet works on any stovetop (including induction), in the oven, on a grill, or over a campfire, exactly like any standard Lodge cast iron pan. A forged hanger loop built into the handle lets the skillet be displayed on a wall when not in use.
Lodge is the oldest surviving American cast iron manufacturer, based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and in production since 1896.
States Available Now
As of early 2026, the following 19 states and Washington, D.C. are available in the American Road Trip Series:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Lodge has not announced a fixed schedule for the remaining 31 states, saying releases will come periodically through 2028.
The Broader 250th Anniversary Collection
Alongside the Road Trip Series, Lodge launched three commemorative skillets under the "Celebrating America's 250th" name:
- USA Icons — 10.25" skillet featuring American landmarks: $34.95
- Spacious Skies — 12" skillet with "America the Beautiful" imagery: $39.95
- USA Frontier — 10" Chef Collection skillet with frontier-themed designs: $47.95
Bundled sets pairing these skillets with silicone handle holders and trivets are available at 20–27% discounts. These are not state-specific — they serve as general patriotic pieces within Lodge's lineup.
Pricing and Availability
Each American Road Trip Series skillet is $39.95. A dedicated Skillet Display Stand is $19.99 and holds pans at an angle for wall or countertop display.
All products are sold at lodgecastiron.com and through Lodge's retail network.
Why This Matters
Cast iron cookware remains one of the most durable and versatile tools in a home kitchen — and Lodge is one of the few major brands still manufacturing in the United States. The American Road Trip Series lands at an unusual intersection: a functional, pre-seasoned skillet that also carries genuine sentimental value based on where you live, where you're from, or where you've visited.
The $39.95 price keeps the series accessible. A Lodge 12-inch cast iron skillet regularly sells for $30–$50 without any special design, so buyers are getting a collectible at near-standard pricing. For home cooks who already own Lodge pans, this is an easy add; for first-time buyers, it doubles as a practical kitchen tool.
The multi-year rollout through 2028 also means this isn't a one-and-done product drop — it's a reason to check back on Lodge's catalog repeatedly, with the 250th anniversary giving every new state release a built-in cultural hook.
Conclusion
Lodge's American Road Trip Series is a well-timed 250th anniversary product that doesn't sacrifice function for novelty. The state-themed skillets cook the same as any Lodge pan — they just happen to be conversation pieces too. With 19 states and DC already shipping, and the rest of the country to follow over the next two years, the collection gives home cooks something to look forward to well past this summer's celebration.
Sources
- Yahoo Shopping — Lodge Releases Patriotic Cast Iron Skillets Honoring America's 250th
- Homes and Gardens — Lodge's Road Trip Skillets: State Pride Meets Heirloom Quality
- Lodge Cast Iron — American Road Trip Series (official collection page)
- Lodge Cast Iron — Celebrating America's 250th (official collection page)