Explore the Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes in Utah, a captivating natural wonder located near Leeds. This unique geological formation offers adventure seekers a chance to hike, explore underground lava tubes, and take in scenic desert landscapes. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and campers, the lava tubes are a must-see for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience in Southern Utah.

The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.

Discover Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson, Arizona, home to the world’s largest natural travertine bridge. Explore scenic hiking trails, enjoy wildlife sightings, and relax in beautiful picnic areas.

From 1942 to 1945, during WII, 120,000 men, women, and children, Americans with Japanese ancestry were removed from their homes and interned into ten remote camps throughout the American West. The government and the US Army, falsely citing “military necessity”. None of the people of Japanese ancestry were ever convicted or even charged with sabotage or espionage, yet were confined, some up to four years, in camps surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards. Topaz Camp, located near Delta, Utah, held around 8,000 of these individuals. This is one of the worst violations of civil rights against citizens in the history of the United States.

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Discover the awe-inspiring Walnut Canyon National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona, where ancient cliff dwellings and breathtaking canyon vistas invite you to step back in time. Hike along scenic trails, spot unique wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural and natural history of this remarkable destination.

Discover West Fork Campground in the scenic Black River area of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. At 7,740 feet elevation, this peaceful, undeveloped site offers dappled shade beneath towering pines, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for river play. Open from May to October, this free camping spot invites adventurers seeking a rustic, nature-immersed experience.

Willow Springs Lake is the second most visited lake on the Mogollon Rim — a beautiful 158-acre reservoir set in the ponderosa pine forest at 7,500 feet, offering excellent trout and bass fishing, kayaking, and one of the most scenic shoreline views on the rim.

Woods Canyon Lake is the most popular and accessible lake on the Mogollon Rim — a beautiful 158-acre reservoir surrounded by ponderosa pine, stocked weekly with rainbow trout, and equipped with a general store and boat rentals for a full day on the water.