USA-Southwest

USA-Southwest

Adventure Travel To The Southwest

Take An Amazing Valley Hiking Adventure Or A Spa Trip

The diverse landscape of the Southwest, from the cacti-filled deserts of Arizona to the sprawling plains of Texas, provides ample opportunity for incredible adventure vacations. Choose from hiking, fishing, river rafting, and other active adventures to make your visit to the Southwest a memorable one.

As the second-largest state, Texas is home to more than just the Southwest travel image of deserts filled with rolling tumbleweeds. In fact, the state has many lakes and rivers that are perfect for kayak fishing, including Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, the Colorado River that runs through Central Texas and Caddo Lake along the Texas-Louisiana border. You’ll also find the ultimate adventure trip activities, such as exploring underground caves and soaring through the skies via zip line, at Natural Bridge Caverns near San Antonio as well as learning to surf at the Noland Wavepool near Austin.

While Arizona’s deserts may heat up the state for half the year, there are plenty of ways to stay cool on your vacation in the Southwest. From rafting in the Grand Canyon to mountain biking through the red sandstone hills of Sedona, Arizona promises to be an adventure trip of a lifetime. The rugged beauty of the desert also makes for some amazing hiking trails, like Four Peaks near Phoenix, Cow Pie Loop in Sedona and Butterfly Trail in Tucson. In addition to the Grand Canyon, you won’t want to miss the stunning Southwest beauty of Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell too.

For a relaxing experience, book a stay at the La Cantera Resort near San Antonio in Texas’ Hill Country or visit one of the many luxurious desert resorts in Arizona, including the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson or Kimpton Amara Resort & Spa in Sedona to help make you recover from your active adventures on your vacation in the Southwest..

Watch our travel videos for tips on planning adventure vacations in the Southwest.

Texas

The La Cantera Resort & Spa
The La Cantera Resort & Spa
Kayak Fishing
Kayak Fishing
La Cantera Golf Club
La Cantera Golf Club
Caddo Lake Paddling Trails
Caddo Lake Paddling Trails
NLand Wavepool
NLand Wavepool
Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns
Lajitas Golf Resort, Lajitas
Lajitas Golf Resort, Lajitas
Onion Creek Hike & Bike Trail, Austin
Onion Creek Hike & Bike Trail, Austin
Twin Lakes Golf Course, Canton
Twin Lakes Golf Course, Canton
Texas Best Swimming Holes
Texas Best Swimming Holes
Cycling in Fredericksburg
Cycling in Fredericksburg
Horseback Riding at BlissWood Ranch
Horseback Riding at BlissWood Ranch
Four Seasons Austin
Four Seasons Austin
JW Marriott Austin
JW Marriott Austin
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
Jet Boat Thrill Ride, Galveston
Jet Boat Thrill Ride, Galveston
SpiceWood Valley Trail Hike, Austin
SpiceWood Valley Trail Hike, Austin
Plum Creek Golf Course, Kyle
Plum Creek Golf Course, Kyle
Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas
Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas
La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio
La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio
Four Seasons Houston
Four Seasons Houston
Best Hiking Trails in Houston
Best Hiking Trails in Houston

Arizona

Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
Mountain Biking in Sedona
Mountain Biking in Sedona
Canyon Ranch Tucson
Canyon Ranch Tucson
Grand Canyon North Rim Hike
Grand Canyon North Rim Hike
Adventures in Page
Adventures in Page
Kimpton Amara Resort & Spa, Sedona
Kimpton Amara Resort & Spa, Sedona
Four Peaks Hike
Four Peaks Hike
Sky Rock Inn of Sedona
Sky Rock Inn of Sedona
Wickenburg Ranch Golf Course - Wickenburg
Wickenburg Ranch Golf Course - Wickenburg
Devils Bridge Trail Hike, Sedona
Devils Bridge Trail Hike, Sedona
Biking the North Rim Grand Canyon
Biking the North Rim Grand Canyon
Mt. Biking in Sedona & Black Canyon Trail
Mt. Biking in Sedona & Black Canyon Trail

Hiking to Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon

Hiking to Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon
Rafting

Grand Canyon
Rafting

Faye Canyon Hike, Sedona

Faye Canyon Hike, Sedona

Road Biking, Tucson & Saguaro National Park


Road Biking, Tucson & Saguaro National Park
Hiking Bright Angel Trail Ascent to South Rim Grand Canyon
Hiking Bright Angel Trail Ascent to South Rim Grand Canyon
Tanque Verde Ranch Horseback Sunset Ride, Tucson
Tanque Verde Ranch Horseback Sunset Ride, Tucson

Arizona Snowbowl Skiing, Flagstaff

Arizona Snowbowl Skiing, Flagstaff

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Hike

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Hike
Soldier Pass Trail, Sedona
Soldier Pass Trail, Sedona
Wet Beaver Creek Swimming Hole, Sedona
Wet Beaver Creek Swimming Hole, Sedona
West Fork Trail Hike, Sedona
West Fork Trail Hike, Sedona
Echo Canyon Summit Trail Hike, Phoenix
Echo Canyon Summit Trail Hike, Phoenix
Piestewa Peak Hike, Scottsdale
Piestewa Peak Hike, Scottsdale
Sedona ATV Adventure
Sedona ATV Adventure
Four Seasons Scottsdale
Four Seasons Scottsdale
The Phoenician Hotel, Scottsdale
The Phoenician Hotel, Scottsdale