Territories - Desert Southwest

Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Texas & Southern California

Fall under the spell of the Desert Southwest: stark red rocks, cottonwood-lined creeks, lingering tangerine sunsets, bright flowers, the green flash of a hummingbird zipping by. Shift gears and soak-in the sense of deep time, recorded in deeply eroded canyons, wind-polished rock, layers of ancient geology, and whispering vestiges of enigmatic pueblo cultures. Savor the taste of flame-roasted chilies, piquant salsas, and stuffed sopaipillas. If nothing else, come for the million glittering stars in the blessedly dark night sky. Enchanting.

Guided Group Journeys to the Desert Southwest

• Hiking Utah: Zion, Bryce, and Escalante
• Moab Parklands: Arches, Canyonlands, and Monument Valley
• The Far Corners of Colorado: Ancient Mesa Verde to the mountain town of Telluride
• Unforgettable Grand Canyon: Enchanting sunsets, deluxe camping, and a Sedona resort

Other Off the Beaten Path styles for seeing the Desert Southwest

Private Custom Journeys: You may have an image of the Southwest tucked away in your heart from childhood: a Navajo blanket, the mysterious ruins of Mesa Verde, the shadows of the Grand Canyon. Follow your heart today to the Southwest.

Fly-Fishing Expeditions: Make the Southwest your fly-fishing destination in the late fall, winter, or early spring, when most rivers in the Northern Rockies are too cold and the guides are hibernating. (Or we can show you to the river while your companions are hiking the canyons.)

Ranch Vacations: Escape the northern winter with a ranch vacation in the desert. There are only a small number of standout ranches in the Southwest, and we can steer you to them.

"I just want to thank you for one of the most enjoyable trips I've ever taken. One of the major highlights of the trip was being with Bill and Pam. They worked so well together as a team and individually. It just really made the trip great." —Michael B.