There’s so much beauty to enjoy in the West that it’s hard to know where to start. Try one of these off-the-beaten-path routes—most doable in a day—that offer starry night skies, wildlife, and quirky roadside attractions.
In this remote high-desert region, spectacular geology, ancient indigenous ruins, and modern Native culture intersect in a way found nowhere else in the country. And every turn of the highway feels like a discovery.