Southwest US Travel Guides

The Southwest has so much to offer—national parks, incredible cities, and beautiful desert landscapes—and Vegas is the perfect home base for road trips and other excursions. Find out where to explore and how to get there with our Southwest US travel guides.

03 Apr

Red Rock Canyon, The Southwest

How Far Is Red Rock Canyon From Las Vegas + 14 More Questions We Know You Have About Red Rock Canyon

April 3, 2023
Posted by Ria Borja

Red Rock Canyon is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Las Vegas—and for good reason. Its blazing red rock formations are iconic, there are numerous stunning viewpoints to explore, an...

29 Sep

The Southwest

The 8 Best Views in Zion National Park

September 29, 2022
Posted by Ria Borja

Located on State Route 9 in southwest Utah, only a little over an hour from Bryce Canyon and slightly less than 2 hours away from the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park is one of the most gorgeous natio...

28 Jul

The Southwest

How Was Bryce Canyon Formed + 6 Other Questions We Know You Have About Bryce Canyon National Park

July 28, 2022
Posted by Ria Borja

Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park is best known for its incredible natural arches and iconic hoodoo rock formations. It also boasts awe-inspiring night skies and was officially recognized by the In...

01 Jun

The Southwest

What Makes the Southwest Region Unique? What to Do & When to Visit the Southwest USA

June 2, 2022
Posted by Ria Borja

The American Southwest is a family road trip classic for a reason. Home to an ample array of things to see and do and multiple deserts that span several states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and part...

17 Jan

The Southwest

11 Easy Day Trips from Las Vegas

April 6, 2023
Posted by Ria Borja

Las Vegas is a city full of activities, events, shows, and concerts, but on top of that, it’s also a great home base for exploring the rest of the Southwest. Vegas is within driving distance of more t...