🏜️ 2016 Southwest USA Adventure

Watch the 2016 Southwest USA road trip through nine states, featuring Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, and desert highways.

Join us on a cross-country journey through the heart of the American Southwest. This 2016 road trip spans nine states — from the forests of Arkansas to the deserts of Arizona — capturing iconic sights like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Route 66, Las Vegas, and the Four Corners. Highlights include the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, red rock canyons near Page, AZ, and the historic mining town of Durango, CO. A scenic blend of highways, landmarks, and unforgettable landscapes.

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Interstate 25: Bernalillo to San Filipe – New Mexico

Interstate 25: Bernalillo to San Filipe – New Mexico

Travel 11 miles north on Interstate 25 from Bernalillo to San Felipe, New Mexico, through high desert scenery and ancient Pueblo lands. This short but meaningful drive offers a glimpse into the heart of Native traditions and the quiet beauty of the Rio Grande Valley.

U.S. Route 550: Cuba to San Ysidro – New Mexico

U.S. Route 550: Cuba to San Ysidro – New Mexico

Travel 41 miles through New Mexico’s high desert along U.S. Route 550 from Cuba to San Ysidro. This scenic journey features volcanic landmarks, vast mesas, and Native American heritage—capturing the quiet beauty of the Southwest.

U.S. Route 550: Nageezi to Counselor – New Mexico

U.S. Route 550: Nageezi to Counselor – New Mexico

Take a 23-mile drive through the heart of the Navajo Nation along U.S. Route 550 from Nageezi to Counselor, New Mexico. This scenic desert highway offers striking high desert views, cultural heritage, and access to nearby Chaco Canyon.

Drive to Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico

Drive to Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico

Drive America's Highways for 21 miles southwest along various county roads to Chaco Culture National Historical Park, west of Nageezi, New Mexico 🏜️ Our route starts at US-550 just south of Nageezi and heads southwest on Indian Road 7061 before...

U.S. Route 550: Bloomfield to Nageezi – New Mexico

U.S. Route 550: Bloomfield to Nageezi – New Mexico

Take a 39-mile journey through the high desert of northwest New Mexico along U.S. Route 550 from Bloomfield to Nageezi. Discover wide-open plateaus, Navajo communities, oil fields, and the gateway to Chaco Canyon on this quiet, scenic desert drive.

U.S. Route 550: Aztec to Bloomfield – New Mexico

U.S. Route 550: Aztec to Bloomfield – New Mexico

Take a quiet drive through New Mexico’s energy heartland on U.S. Route 550 from Aztec to Bloomfield. This 9-mile stretch connects historic towns and sweeping desert landscapes with modern industry and ancient culture.

U.S. Route 550: Colorado to Aztec – New Mexico

U.S. Route 550: Colorado to Aztec – New Mexico

Take a scenic drive down U.S. Route 550 from the Colorado state line to Aztec, New Mexico. This 15-mile route descends from high desert mesas into the fertile Animas River valley, blending beautiful landscapes with rich Native and local history.

U.S. Route 550: Durango to New Mexico – Colorado

U.S. Route 550: Durango to New Mexico – Colorado

Take a quiet but beautiful drive along U.S. Route 550 from Durango, Colorado to the New Mexico state line. This 16-mile route winds through high desert plateaus, quiet ranchlands, and the southern edge of the San Juan Basin.

U.S. Route 550: Soutbound in Durango – Colorado

U.S. Route 550: Soutbound in Durango – Colorado

Take a scenic 9-mile drive south along U.S. Route 550 through Durango, Colorado—from the base of Animas City Mountain to the U.S. 160 junction. Explore this vibrant stretch filled with mountain views, hot springs, and historic railroads.

U.S. Route 550: Northbound in Durango – Colorado

U.S. Route 550: Northbound in Durango – Colorado

Explore the vibrant heart of Durango, Colorado on this 5-mile northbound stretch of U.S. Route 550, crossing the Animas River and historic downtown before reaching County Road 203. A scenic urban drive with mountain charm.

US Highway 160 – Mancost – Hesperus – Colorado

US Highway 160 – Mancost – Hesperus – Colorado

Drive America's Highways for 16 miles east along the San Juan Skyway and the Navajo Trail (US-160) from State Highway 184 in Mancos to State Route 140 in Hesperus, Colorado ⛰️ The San Juan Skyway is an All-American Road and a component in the...

US Highway 160 – Mesa Verde – Mancos – Colorado

US Highway 160 – Mesa Verde – Mancos – Colorado

Drive America's Highways for 8 miles east along the San Juan Skyway (US-160) from Mesa Verde National Park to State Highway 184 in Mancos, Colorado ⛰️ The San Juan Skyway is an All-American Road and a component in the Colorado Scenic and...