FORMAT: MULTI-REGION What's this?The vast and dramatic landscapes of
Nevada,
Arizona and
New Mexico are the perfect destination for a road trip. Traditional images of arid deserts and prickly cacti contrast dramatically with the rich influences of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo American cultures.
Traveller
Justine Shapiro starts her adventure in
Gallup, on the New Mexico border. Heading east through
Santa Fe and
Taos, she then moves south to
Roswell. Continuing her journey by motorcycle, she heads northwest to
Tucson in the state of Arizona. After a stop at the
Grand Canyon she enters the final leg of her journey via
Las Vegas to Nevada's
Black Rock Desert.
Along the way...
- Take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon
- Investigate the infamous UFO incident in Roswell
- Ride horses through the desert with some local cowboys
- Check out some Native American cuisine at a traditional rodeo
- Revel in the weird and wonderful at the Burning Man Festival in Nevada
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