Things to do In the Southwest

One great thing about this park is that it's FREE! Looking for things to do in Great Basin National Park? We share our top two things to do including driving Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive as the views are stunning and hiking to Bristlecone Pine Grove to learn about these ancient trees including one that is 3200 years old and still living.

Luckily this Walmart allowed overnight RV parking so we’re able to visit the Carlsbad Caverns and the Living Desert Zoo in New Mexico. Wondering what the Carlsbad Caverns and the Living Desert Zoo are all about? Check out our photos and get the details to plan your visit.

White Sands in New Mexico was beautiful. It was like being at the beach minus the ocean. The dunes looked like waves, and families came for the day to BBQ and let the kids play in the sand. We share weather information, tips, and photos so you can see what White Sands is all about.

We recommend these three hikes in the summer and don’t forget to pack your water shoes. Riverside Walk is an easy, paved hike alongside the Virgin River but you can get in the river and cool off. The Narrows, one of the most popular areas in the park, where you hike in the Virgin River. Watchman Trail, hike early in the morning and the entire trail will be in the shade.

On to Bryce Canyon! To get there, the most direct route was down a 30 mile stretch of something just called John’s Valley Road which was unmaintained and narrow, but paved road. A few houses and ranches, but not much else. We came across one short bridge that was right at our tonnage limit and we hoped there were no more like that or something we couldn’t cross…