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  1. This sounds like a great road trip in the southwest. You sure did see a lot in 13 days. But I can see why the trip was memorable. You have added a few National Parks to my list for when we are in that area next. We did not book a slot in advance for Antelope Canyon so missed out on that treat. A good reason to go back.

    1. Antelope Canyon is worldly famous now. It’s getting harder to get a spot. So, a better planning for next visit.

  2. Wow! You really did pack SO MUCH into your 13-day Southwest itinerary! And, as always, you’ve provided such thorough information as well. I’ve managed to hit a few of these places (the beautiful Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and the Petrified Forest), but there’s still so much to see of the incredible geological diversity in these regions of the US. I am keen to head to Horseshoe Bend and White Sands National Monument — especially after reading your post. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Friends always thought we’re crazy to do all that in 13 days. But, we’re not the type who likes to stay or swim in the hotel during vacation. I will go back again and again to this region since there are so much to see and do!

  3. Have always been amazed by the sheer range and beauty of the National Parks of USA. The parks of the Southwest all seem to have a wild sort of beauty that looks so spectacular. You must have had a great experience visiting these Parks. I have read a lot about Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon, but many of the others are relatively lesser known gems.

    1. It still amazes me until today, Sandy. I still want to revisit those parks, again and again. Hope one day you will get a chance to visit these parks.

  4. This looks like a great road trip. I love the US National parks but I haven’t been to any of them in the south west. I’m keeping this itinerary because we may be visiting the US again next year.

  5. Great post! I know so little about National Parks up north and love that you explore them all so thoroughly. The White Sands National Monument looks stunning! Was it like silicon? So much rock, canyons and cacti. Sights I am so not use to. Arizona is very high on my list to visit one day so I can see those natural folds in the canyon. what an epic journey!

    1. Hi Amy! I’m not sure whether White Sands looks like silicon, but it didn’t stick to your body at all. There are still lots of nature in the southwest that we need to explore. I think the whole summer won’t be enough.

  6. The Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend has always been high on our list of places to stay in the USA. We don’t really have anything like this in Australia except for Uluru in the Northern Territory. Thanks for sharing this great information. Now, we just have to book flights and travel.

  7. I love Mesa Verde, it’s so cool. I haven’t been back in years, but I think another visit is in order. I’ve also always wanted to go to the White Sands National Park, and your pictures make me want to go even more.

    1. I would like to go back to White Sands and Mesa Verde again, too! White Sands is fun and Mesa Verde is just different.

  8. We’re big fans of the National Parks, so this is something we’d love to do. I’ve been to most of the Arizona places you listed (we live in Phoenix) except for Saguaro National Park. That’s on my list for this year. My boyfriend has never been to the Grand Canyon, so that might be on our list for this year too.

  9. Wow! This is such a gorgeous part of our diverse landscape of the U.S. This is one area I’ve haven’t been to yet. Thanks for all the info and details! 😉

    shan
    The How-to Guru

  10. There are so many places here that I wish I visited when I was in the US. Adding to the bucketlist! Thanks so much! Looks wonderful.

  11. I always love your photos!

    The South West is a bit far from me (we live in Canada and didn’t buy a car yet…) but if we ever do a US road trip, i’d love to visit these parks! You have such stunning wilderness in the US.

    1. I hope one day you will make a visit there. On the other hand, visiting national parks in Canada is in our list. I wonder how many weeks do we need?

  12. This is my dream roadtrip! You’ve been to some of the National Parks that I’ve been waiting to visit for years! Especially the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon. Pinning this to use on my own road trip, thank you!

  13. I might be driving this way (from the PNW to Austin) this year so I have to check some of these out. Can’t believe I was once a few miles from Antelope Canyon but missed it 🙁

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