Even though the Southwest is huge and has more remarkable sights than we can count, one week is enough to get a good taste of some of the best the area offers— but be aware, you’ll only scratch the surface.
Sandstone spires piercing the skies, red rock formations that look like they belong on Mars, and awe-inspiring canyons are some of the highlights of this amazing region of Utah.
Even though you could literally spend a whole week exploring the Moab Desert, we’ll dedicate two days to exploring two of its most famous parks: Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
Nestled way into the cliffs, you will be able to explore ruins of complex structures and dwellings that were built way back when by these ancestors.
If you do decide to hike a bit, a favorite trail is the one leading to Ooh Aah Point, which is pretty gentle and only 1.8 miles round trip, featuring sweeping vistas of the canyon.
Be sure to visit the Zion Human History Museum for an opportunity to learn about the indigenous Pauite people who once lived in the region.
A magical place that seems from another era, one of epic red Aztec sandstone outcrops, petrified trees, ancient petroglyphs, and colored landscapes that resemble fire flames.