We live in the East and have never visited the mountain states or the southwest. Our plan is to fly to Denver in mid-September and then drive to Las Vegas via southern Utah, where we hope to see some of the major sights like Bryce Canyon, Zion NP and Monument Valley. [more inside]
posted by 14580 on Apr 7, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm planning a road trip this spring break originating in Portland, Oregon and ending up somewhere within 900 miles one-way; I am particularly drawn to the Southwest, and Utah/Arizona. Can you help me think of interesting or less obvious ideas? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on Nov 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone follow environmental issues or general politics in the US Southwest (AZ, NM, UT, CO)? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Mar 1, 2008 - 9 answers

What would be a good place to live, work, and start a family in the US Southwest? Smaller towns are particularly welcome. [more inside]
posted by salvia on Sep 23, 2007 - 15 answers