U.S. Southwest: Southwest Treasures
Ken Burns’s 2009 television documentary on the history of America’s national parks was a reminder that some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes are in our own backyard. From the monolith stone sculptures of Zion to the eerie hoodoos of Bryce Canyon to the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde to the magnificent Grand Canyon, this ambitious trip explores six southwestern national parks, guiding travelers to the sweet spots in each. Discovery Adventures: “Historic Parks of the American Southwest,” 12 days, $2,599.