Southwest

Overshadowed by its flashy neighbor, this desert city offers a far more relaxed side of southern Nevada.

When people think of Arizona, the first things that spring to mind are understandably the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.

The mountainous state of Colorado is home to a lot of towns that are perfect for anybody looking for an escape into nature.

Colorado’s famed outdoors continue to show off in this college town. Just an hour from Denver International Airport, it offers incredible hiking and biking adventures.

Renowned for its world-class ski slopes and dramatic mountain scenery, this alpine destination ranks among the premier winter resorts in the United States.

While most people come to gamble at its casinos or catch a show at one of its mega-resorts, Nevada also boasts lots of breathtaking scenery and landscapes.

Surrounded by pine forests, sparkling lakes, and mountain scenery, this charming highland city offers a side of Arizona that surprises many visitors.

Long before Europeans arrived in North America, families were building homes from earth and timber at the foot of a mountain range in what is now the American Southwest.

Set within the wider Phoenix metropolitan area, this vibrant city has a personality that sets it apart.

Snow-covered peaks, alpine villages, and endless outdoor adventures have made this one of North America’s premier mountain destinations.

The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe straddles the California-Nevada state line and is tucked away amidst the soaring Sierra Nevada mountains.

About 80 miles east of Springdale and roughly 75 miles south of Bryce Canyon, this small southern Utah town sits against the Vermilion Cliffs near the Arizona state line.

Nestled between California and Utah is the state of Nevada. Nicknamed the Sagebrush State and the Silver State, Nevada is a state with a lot to offer.

Somewhere in the Mule Mountains of southeastern Arizona, a town clings to canyon walls in a tumble of painted facades, crooked staircases, and copper-stained earth.

Towering mountain peaks, red rock formations, and wide-open landscapes give this city one of the most dramatic settings in the American West.