Southwest

Once a booming mining settlement and later nearly abandoned, this town has reinvented itself as one of the most charming destinations in the Southwest.

Nestled at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city that perfectly blends urban sophistication with outdoor adventure.

Tucked away in a remote corner of the Rocky Mountains, this magnificent alpine town is synonymous with world-class skiing and breathtaking scenery.

Somewhere in Arizona’s Black Mountains, about 30 miles southwest of Kingman, a former gold mining camp sits along a crumbling stretch of Historic Route 66.

Previously part of Mexico’s Alto California, the area that became Arizona was ceded to the USA in 1848 after the Mexican-American War.

Surrounded by dramatic landscapes and steeped in history, this mountain city has long attracted visitors with its diverse natural and cultural attractions.

Somewhere in the Jemez Mountains, a narrow canyon slices through a mesa of soft volcanic rock. The walls are dotted with hand-carved rooms.

When people ask me what is the best place I have been to in the USA, my answer, without hesitation, is always this National Monument.

Just 30 minutes from the neon energy of the Strip, this desert escape feels like a completely different world.

When you look on the map at first glance, it appears to be a small, quiet town in a remote part of southeast New Mexico.

With unforgettable viewpoints, mesmerizing colors and adventurous hikes, Bryce Canyon National Park is desert paradise.

Steeped in centuries of history, this high-desert capital is defined by a remarkable blend of cultures and traditions.

Renowned for its scenic beauty and vast array of outdoor activities, Utah has long been one of the most popular states to visit and explore.

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

Here’s a place where the high desert brushes up against history, where ancient traditions and the legend of Route 66 kind of collide.