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5 Days in Superior, Arizona

5 Days in Superior, Arizona

Why stay longer? Simple: Because you can. Superior is perfectly equipped to accommodate a longer stay. Whether you have the freedom of a retired person or the flexibility of a remote worker, Superior is the perfect place to make your home away from home. With so much rich history and rugged landscape to explore, you’ll be glad you took the extra time to dive deep into all that Superior has to offer.

Kanab: Basecamp for 5 Epic Days in Utah

Kanab: Basecamp for 5 Epic Days in Utah

If Kanab seems eerily familiar, there’s a reason: over 250 classic Western films and TV shows have been set here, earning it the nickname ‘Little Hollywood.” Pay homage to the town’s silver screen history with a stop at the Little Hollywood Movie Museum, where you can roam around movie sets once frequented by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.

Epic National Park Colorado-Utah Road Trip

Epic National Park Colorado-Utah Road Trip

The national parks in Colorado and Utah are bucket list destinations for many travelers, and for good reason! The rugged terrain, inspiring views, rich histories and vibrant communities will create memories for you and your family that will last a lifetime.

From Geysers to Glaciers: Road Tripping through Montana State Parks

From Geysers to Glaciers: Road Tripping through Montana State Parks

Learn more about Native American culture and explore historical landmarks as you venture through Montana State Parks. This route will take you off the beaten path and into the footprints of American legends. Bring a fishing pole, your hiking boots, and a pair of binoculars to see what you can discover in the Treasure State!

State Parks Road Trip through the Heart of Arizona

State Parks Road Trip through the Heart of Arizona

Beachside campsites offer easy access to the river, while hiking trails along the banks give hikers panoramic views of the river and beyond. Springtime wildflowers are best seen along the half-mile Lightning Bolt Trail, and the Copper Mines Trail and Lamb Springs Trail take you on an abandoned mine tour.

Family-Friendly Road Trip Through Southern Arizona

Family-Friendly Road Trip Through Southern Arizona

Spend a few hours discovering a variety of Native American exhibits that will capture the attention and imagination of kids and adults alike. Then, head outside. Kids can run amok in the small field before tucking into lunch at a picnic table, surrounded by massive granite boulders.

Archaeology Road Trip: The Four Corners Region

Archaeology Road Trip: The Four Corners Region

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.

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