The V&V Southwest U.S. Travel Guide
States:
Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Population:
15 million
When I Visited:
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Just picture it: red rock formations like canyons and mesas and endless pin-straight roads stretching to the horizon. Cacti dot the landscape and birds wheel overhead under the blazing sun. There are many reasons American Southwest is among the most iconic regions in the entire country.
If you want to plan a trip to one of the Southwest states – Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah – there is a lot to consider. Read on for some of my stories about this area and the experiences I’ve had here, including these general resources:
An Epic 5-Day Southwest Road Trip & National Park Itinerary
The Complete (Bucket) List of National Parks in the West
Arizona Stories
- The 7 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale on a Weekend Trip
- The 13 Best Things to Do in Sedona: Itinerary for a Perfect Weekend
- A Perfect Saguaro National Park Itinerary: 2 or 3 Days in the Sonoran Desert
- How to Make the Most of a Half-Day at the Grand Canyon
- How to Make the Most of One Day at the Grand Canyon
- 14 Hot Springs in Arizona Where You Can Soak It All In
- How to Visit All 17 National Monuments in Arizona
Nevada Stories
- The 9 Best Things to Do in Carson Valley & Nevada’s South Lake Tahoe for a Weekend Trip
- 3 Days in Reno: The Best Things to Do in the Biggest Little City
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Great Basin National Park
- One Day in Vegas: The 10 Best Things to Do in a Single Day
- 11 Adventurous Outdoor Day Trips from Las Vegas
- Where to Stay in Vegas: 7 Amazing Hotels for Every Budget & Style
New Mexico Stories
Utah Stories
- 3 Days in Moab: 20 Things to Do for an Adventurous Weekend
- The 8 Best Things to Do in St. George for a Weekend Trip
- How to Visit Arches and Canyonlands in One Day
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Arches National Park
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Canyonlands National Park
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Capitol Reef National Park
- How to Make the Most of One Day in Zion National Park
Want to Keep Exploring?
- The 7 Best Things to Do in Whites City, New Mexico (& Nearby)
- The 10 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad, New Mexico
- 10 Days in Alaska: How to Plan Your Epic Alaska Itinerary in 2023
- Alaska in June: Planning a Summer Trip in the Most Popular Month
- 7 Days in Alaska: Two Alaska Week Itineraries for 2023
- 7 Former National Parks Across the U.S. Still Worth a Visit
