Frommer's American Southwest
Chapter One
The Best of the Southwest
Planning a trip to a region as large and diverse as the American Southwest involves
a lot of decision making, so in this chapter we've tried to give you some direction.
We've chosen what we feel is the very best the region has to offer-the places and
experiences you won't want to miss. Although the sights and activities listed here are
written up in more detail elsewhere in this book, this chapter should give you an
overview of the highlights and get you started.
1 The Best of the Natural Southwest
Monument Valley Buttes at Sunset
(UT and AZ): These stark sentinels
of the desert are impressive at any
time, but they take on a particularly
dignified aura when the setting sun
casts its deep colors over them, etching
their profiles against a darkening
sky. Although the park generally
closes before sunset, you can arrange
a sunset tour-it's well worth the
cost. See p. 117.
Rio Grande Gorge (NM): A hike
into this dramatic gorge is unforgettable.
You'll first see it as you come
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