12 of the best southwest USA scenic drives
With National Parks, snow-capped mountains, red rocks and sandy deserts, the landscapes of the southwest USA make it one of the best places in the …
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A two-week southwest USA road trip itinerary
Discover the perfect two-week/14-day southwest USA road trip itinerary – featuring National Parks, scenic drives, stunning views, famous film locations and quirky roadside attractions. The …
What does it cost? 2-week Southwest USA road trip
I love reading people’s travel budgets. As well as being useful for trip planning it’s an interesting window into people’s lives and travels (who can …
One day in Santa Fe, New Mexico: A 24-hour itinerary
Set in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the USA, with a distinctive southwestern …
A weekend in Sedona, Arizona: A 48-hour Sedona itinerary
How to spend the perfect weekend in Sedona, Arizona – a guide to this beautiful town in the southwest USA featuring 48 hours of hikes, …
Canyonlands: Land of the giants
Utah’s biggest national park, Canyonlands was also the park on my road trip route that I knew the least about. I’d seen plenty of photos …
The beauty of Bryce Canyon, Utah
A land of delicately carved rock spires in sunset shades, Bryce Canyon was an out-of-this-world start to my southwest US national park hopping. The park …
Does a US National Parks Pass save you money?
A guide to the US National Parks Service’s America the Beautiful annual US National Parks Pass – what is the pass, how much does it …
Where the West was filmed: Utah’s Little Hollywood
Even if you’ve never been to Utah, you’ll recognise its landscapes. They’ve appeared on screen hundreds of times in films and TV series, from Westerns …
The mysteries of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
In a region of the Southwest USA packed with spectacular National Parks, Mesa Verde in Colorado is the odd one out. It might have the …