Southwest Travel Guides & Road Trip Planning
Planning a trip to the Southwest? Start here for practical travel tips, national park information, itineraries, hiking and safety resources, and my favorite places to explore across the Southwest.
Planning a Southwest road trip? You're in the right place!
After more than a decade exploring the Southwest, I've put together my favorite destinations, travel guides, National Park resources, and practical planning tips to help you plan your next adventure.
Whether you're planning your first Southern Utah road trip, exploring Arizona, or heading into Colorado's mountains, start by choosing a destination below.
Southwest Travel Guides & Interactive Maps
Best of the Southwest Guide
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Colorado Fall Colors Guide
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Southwest Slot Canyon Guide
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Explore the Southwest by Destination
Southern Utah
Southern Utah is one of my favorite places to explore, and after more than a decade of adventures here, I still haven't seen it all. From Utah's Mighty Five National Parks to slot canyons, scenic drives, and incredible desert landscapes, there's no shortage of places to discover.
I've organized all my Southern Utah resources in one place, including itineraries, hiking recommendations, permits, reservations, and tips for planning your trip.
Arizona
Explore Arizona's incredible desert landscapes, from iconic destinations like The Wave to Horseshoe Bend, scenic drives, and hiking trails throughout the state.
Find hiking recommendations, photography locations, and practical tips to help plan your Arizona adventures.
Colorado
After more than a decade living in Colorado and exploring its mountains, fall is still my favorite time of year here.
I've put together my Colorado fall colors resources to help you plan your trip, including peak timing, scenic drives, photography locations, mountain towns, and road trip itineraries.
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Explore U.S. National Parks in the Southwest
From Utah's Mighty Five to National Parks throughout the Southwest, there's no shortage of incredible places to explore.
Find National Park guides, hiking recommendations, scenic drives, road trip itineraries, and practical planning tips, including permits, reservations, entrance fees, and America the Beautiful passes.
Explore My National Parks Guides →
Plan Your Southwest Adventure With Me
I've put together my Southwest Adventure Guide to help you spend less time researching and more time exploring.
My interactive digital guide includes:
- 350+ personally vetted locations, including hikes, scenic drives, photography spots, and hidden gems
- 7 pre-built itineraries to help you plan your route
- Exact map pins, trailheads, and searchable locations
- Interactive maps with filters to customize your adventure
- Offline access through the Rexby app
- Lifetime updates
Whether you're planning your first Southwest road trip or returning to explore somewhere new, you'll have my favorite locations and planning resources all in one place.
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Want Me to Plan Your Trip for You?
If you'd rather have someone else figure out the route, timing, and logistics, I also offer custom Utah itineraries.
I'll build your itinerary around your travel dates, priorities, and pace, personally mapping out your route and helping you maximize your time without overpacking your schedule.