Southwest

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.

Somewhere between Moab and Canyonlands, the red desert floor suddenly gives way to something your brain just can’t process right away.

Adobe buildings, desert landscapes, and distant mountain views give this city a distinctly Southwestern atmosphere.

Surrounded by desert landscapes and dramatic mountain backdrops, this sun-soaked city is a rewarding place to explore.

The American Southwest hides places that look more like alien planets than anything you’d expect on Earth. Out here, time feels frozen in stone.

Towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and sweeping valley views make this one of the most spectacular outdoor destinations in the American West.

Surrounded by wildflower-filled landscapes and dramatic mountain scenery, this vibrant city feels like it exists within a vast natural playground.

From the Chihuahuan Desert to the jagged Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico boasts the sort of scenery that epitomizes the Wild West.

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

This high-desert city offers a fascinating blend of spiritual heritage and outdoor adventure.

Towering red rock formations and glowing desert landscapes give this destination an almost unreal beauty.

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.

Picture a desert where the ground beneath your feet isn’t actually sand. It’s something else entirely.

Both the capital and largest city in Arizona, Phoenix lies at the heart of a massive metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun.

Overflowing with distinctive landscapes and footprints of the Old West, Arizona offers both iconic national parks and fabled history in droves.