Mikaela Ruland

Stay in the center of Utah's wild country with national parks and monuments galore.

Don't bust the crust. Learn how to spot cryptobiotic soil and why you shouldn't go over it.

Explore the depths of the Grand Canyon on popular trails like the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trail on a mule. Trips start from South or North Rim.

Think the Grand Canyon is “wild”? Think again. People have been in this place for more than 10,000 years. Read about Havasupai, Hualapai, and Navajo lands at the Grand Canyon.

Turkeys, language and oral histories tell the story of the vanished people of Mesa Verde National Park, who, as it turns out, weren’t lost at all.

Take in Utah’s stunning color palette in and around Capitol Reef National Park.

Better pack the cookies, because we’ve rounded up five perfect parks to photograph the Milky Way in.

Sleep well and sustainably in the Grand Canyon's forest.

Once the Territorial Capital of Arizona.

Known as the “Team Roping Capital of the World,” this desert town offers guest ranches, off-road fun and Western art.

Discover the solitude you’ve been searching for just east of Bryce Canyon National Park in towns like Boulder and Escalante, Utah.

Explore a volcano, an ancient city and an atomic laboratory.

Take an electric road trip to the heart of the Southwest.

Connect with nature on the trails through Ponderosa pines and paddling the lakes south of Petrified Forest National Park.

The closest lodging to Bryce Canyon, stay at the hotels, RV park, tipis and campground.

Experience an incredible sandstone wonderland less than an hour from Nevada’s biggest city.

Learn to cook like a pro and avoid common mistakes when you’re cooking at a campsite.

Trailer Village RV Park is the only in-park RV park with full hookups and it's incredibly close to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Get a front-row seat on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour.

Your adventure can be as crazy or mild as you want it to be. Choose water, land, train or foodie escapades.

In New Mexico, you’ll feel a connection between humans and the landscape that stretches back thousands of years.

At more than a century old, Grand Canyon National Park is an American icon. The dizzying depths, dancing light and the mighty Colorado River running through it make it a must-see destination, but more than beauty lends it to be the perfect RV road trip.

See the best eras of the Southwest brought back to life from a park dedicated to a pop song to Route 66 and a grand hotel restored to its glory.

See incredible archaeological sites beyond Mesa Verde, sip local wines and learn about Native American culture in southwestern Colorado

Take a private tour to Apache Trail, Sedona, Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, local breweries, Verde Valley wineries and more.

Everything you need to know about hiking to Havasu Falls including getting a permit and where to stay on the Havasupai Reservation.

See Grand Canyon National Park through a local’s eyes with Pink Adventure Tours

Upgrade your next national park road trip by booking a stay with Harvest Hosts at unique local producers nationwide.

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See the best of Mesa Verde in our action-packed two day itinerary.

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Mountain air, glittering stars and national park sites await in this college town.

Stay in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, then ride the train to the park.

Established in 1926, the legendary Route 66 stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to California. Get a taste of the Mother Road today on this iconic road trip.

Meet the illustrator behind the viral @subparparks Instagram account, Amber Share.

There’s a gorgeous corner of Arizona that’s packed with secret lakes, vibrant vineyards bursting with locally made wine and a town nestled amongst red rocks so magnificent they are believed to radiate energy.

At more than a mile high in elevation, you’ll find amazing high-desert adventures around every corner in Farmington, N.M.

In the heart of Arizona's Sonoran desert you’ll find a vibrant farm-to-table dining scene, gorgeous green spaces and more in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert.

Find dozens of ways to learn, play and eat in this sovereign community near Scottsdale.

Only have two days to explore the Grand Canyon? Our guide is full of can’t-miss stops has you covered.