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.

28 Jun

The Southwest

12 More National & State Parks Within Driving Distance of Las Vegas [Updated in 2023]

February 28, 2023
Posted by Ria Borja

Las Vegas is within easy driving distance of a number of iconic state and national monuments. Here are 12 of the most popular spots you can reach from Vegas.

24 Aug

Death Valley, The Southwest

9 Reasons to Visit Death Valley Next Time You’re in Las Vegas

September 9, 2021
Posted by Ria Borja

Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the lower 48 states, and it’s also the lowest, driest, and hottest area in North America.

09 Feb

The Southwest, Valley of Fire

7 Burning Reasons to Visit the Valley of Fire

September 7, 2021
Posted by Ria Borja

Looking to escape the bustle of the Las Vegas Strip? The Valley of Fire is a perfect destination for a day trip off the Strip. Discover 7 reasons to visit the Valley of Fire on our blog.

01 Sep

Death Valley, The Southwest

Southwest Spotlight: 14 Breathtaking Death Valley Viewpoints

September 3, 2021
Posted by Ria Borja

Explore 14 popular viewpoints in Death Valley National Park, from Badwater Basin 282 feet below sea level to the peak of Zabriskie Point.

07 Jul

The Southwest

10 Places to See in the Southwest Outside of Sin City

August 31, 2021
Posted by Ria Borja

If you’ve never ventured off the Strip, you might not know what lies beyond the streets of Las Vegas. Sin City may be located on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert, but if you’re looking to spend some...