by Gigi de Jong | Jul 22, 2026 | Itineraries, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Route 66, known as The Mother Road, runs through the southern Great Plains states of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This suggested nine-day itinerary begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ends fittingly in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the story of this highway first began. Cyrus Avery a visionary businessman from Tulsa who is known as The Father of Route 66 was instrumental in creating this road. He called it Main Street America and it is this road trip across this vast landscape where you can experience classic Americana.
by Kass | Nov 19, 2025 | Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Travel Tips
Route 66 isn’t just asphalt and neon, it threads across the ancestral and living homelands of many Indigenous nations. From Potawatomi lands at the Chicago start, through Osage and Kickapoo land in the Midwest, across dozens of Tribal Nations in Oklahoma, to Pueblo communities in New Mexico and Navajo and Hualapai lands in Arizona, more than half of Route 66 runs through Indian Country. For travelers looking to go beyond the kitsch, the most authentic experiences are those led and offered by tribal people themselves. These experiences vary from guided canyon walks and pueblo tours to trading-post galleries, and tribally owned lodgings. Spending your money at these establishments directs tourism dollars to local economies and cultural programs. You can create a positive experience for both yourself and these communities by visiting with gratitude and respect – prepared to learn about the local cultures and histories.
by Gigi de Jong | Mar 27, 2025 | Gateway Communities, New Mexico, Places & Experiences, Texas
On a journey from Tucson, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, I took the not-so-direct route to explore scenic byways and country roads in New Mexico and Texas. It was a delightful experience of big landscapes and monumental scenes, quirky rural towns with fascinating histories, nature’s bounty, and hospitable people. If you find yourself near any of these sites, stop and visit. You’ll be delighted too.
by Shannon Lowery | Feb 20, 2025 | Arizona, California, New Mexico, Places & Experiences, Route 66, Travel Tips
From aliens to Bigfoot, Route 66 has over 2,400 miles of history and mystery to uncover. From sacred spirits to mysterious crash sites and extensive cave systems, you’ll find it all on the Mother Road.
by Sydney Farthing | Aug 10, 2023 | Itineraries, New Mexico, Texas, Travel Tips
Join me on an epic 4-day, 4-park, father-daughter road trip through Texas and New Mexico. From the desert mountains of Big Bend to the underground caves of Carlsbad Caverns, we bonded over the open road and were awestruck by incredible scenery and history.
by Shannon Lowery | Sep 19, 2022 | New Mexico, Places & Experiences
Get ready to have everything you thought you knew about the American Southwest turned upside down, because Farmington, New Mexico, isn’t just another sleepy desert town. Here are a few surprising things you can do in Farmington, NM, during your gateway to the Four Corners.
by Kass | Aug 10, 2022 | Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Travel Tips, Utah
When traveling to National Parks and other awe-inspiring places in the Southwest United States, you also travel across the ancestral lands of many different Indigenous tribes. We have created a guide to help you feel prepared exploring Indigenous heritage in the Southwest and Four Corners region on your next road trip. Indigenous communities are still very much tied to the land, and you can create a positive experience for both yourself and these communities by visiting with gratitude and respect – prepared to learn about the local cultures and histories.
by Kass | Jun 21, 2022 | Arizona, Colorado, Itineraries, New Mexico, Utah
For the ultimate archaeology road trip through the Four Corners region, look no further! From the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park to the petroglyphs at Chaco Canyon, the sandstone spires in Canyon de Chelly, and plenty of other incredible dwellings, hikes, and sites in between, this 10-day itinerary is the southwestern archaeology itinerary of a lifetime.
by Whitney James | Dec 10, 2021 | Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Places & Experiences, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Pull on your boots and tighten your stampede string! It’s time to book the ultimate dude ranch vacation. Wide open spaces, simplified travel plans, and immune-boosting perks make it an easy choice.
