UTAH
Welcome to Utah, paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! From National Parks to ski resorts and golf courses, beautiful Park City to historic Temple Square, sunny St George to bustling Salt Lake City to tranquil Lake Powell, Utah will surprise you with its variety. We picked out a few destinations in the southern part of the state…
- Zion National Park – Designated in 1919, Zion is Utah's oldest national park. The park is known for its incredible canyons and spectacular views. Famous hikes including The Narrows, Subway, and Angels Landing attract adventure enthusiasts from around the world. Hiking possibilities are endless. With nearly three million visitors per year, Zion is Utah's most heavily used park.
- St. George – St. George is known as "Utah's Dixie" because of its temperate climate. Mild winters make it ideal for golf year-round – 10 of Utah's best courses are located there! The city is the business and cultural center for SW Utah, and is a major gateway to nearby Zion National Park
- Lake Powell – Lake Powell, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is one of the world's great places for houseboating! The 186-mile long lake offers sandy beaches, cool blue water, and exceptional red-rock scenery. It is excellent for boating, skiing, kayaking and fishing. Boat or hike to Rainbow Bridge, or explore any of its many canyons or sand dunes. With a shoreline longer than the whole western coast of the continental United States, Lake Powell offers adventure for everyone.
- Monument Valley – Four Corners – Over the years, Monument Valley has been the setting for more Western movies than any other site in the United States. Unique sandstone formations, the Navajo Indian Nation and the Four Corners Monument define this vast, open desert region. Some of Utah's great hikes are found here. The Four Corners is the only place in the United States where four states (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado) come together at one place.
COLORADO
We are driven to discover. To see things we’ve never seen before. And find inspiration in the entirely unexpected. Ride rapids. Ride horses. Go hiking, biking and camping. Go and don’t look back. Take mountain getaways. Find city adventures. Make this so much more than just another family vacation. Discover Southwest Colorado summer vacation ideas right now.
MEXICO
Millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year for study, tourism, and business, including more than 150,000 who cross the border every day. Click here for the U.S. State Department travel warning for American citizens planning trips to Mexico.
- Nogales – You must see Nogales, Mexico. Fill your trip to Mexico with its traditions, wonderful shopping and great food. Take the time to enjoy a traditional mexican/international cuisine at La Roca Restaurant or at Fray Marcos de Niza Hotel, a family owned business.
- Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) – Since its beginning as a fishing village in the 1930s, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) has long been a favorite beach destination for our neighbors to the North given its proximity (about 4 hours) from either Phoenix or Tucson. The coastal waters of the Sea of Cortez invite you to dive into its depths, join an ecotour and visit the wondrous estuaries or desert landscapes, race across the dunes on an ATV, or join a fishing tour to recall part of the city’s history.
- Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico – Known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific”. The city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico is conveniently located 70 miles south of the United States international border, 60 minutes away from Tijuana, Baja California and 90 minutes from San Diego, California. Discover Ensenada…The pathway into the beauty of Baja!
