Amazing at it sounds, considering that much of the Southwest is water poor, the area does have some terrific underwater adventure spots. The Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado, is a great place to visit if you are in the area. Not only is the aquarium top notch, but the facility also has a unique dining [...]

The Southwest can be a tricky spot to view July 4th Fireworks. During an especially dry season, when fire danger is high, it is not unusual for a town or municipality to cancel their fireworks show. That is why most fireworks displays are teamed up with other great events like concerts, rodeos, fairs, sporting events [...]

In November 1974, two young cavers, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts, were exploring the limestone hills at the base of the Whetstone Mountains in Arizona. In the bottom of a sinkhole they found a narrow crack leading into the hillside. Warm, moist air flowed out, signaling the existence of a cave. After several hours of [...]

From its earliest inhabitants, as far back as 12,000 years ago, to today’s modern humans, Utah draws people from far and wide to its natural beauty and resources. Here are SeeTheSouthwest’s top 10 picks (in no particular order) of things to see and do if you visit Utah. 1. Bryce Canyon National Park Hoodoo! Sound [...]

There are actually several mines known as the Lost Dutchman in the Southwest. The most famous, of course, if the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. But there are others, one in South Dakota, one in Colorado, and three in Arizona that all bear the same name. In the early 1860s, a [...]

Despite the bulk of the state being classified as arid or desert terrain, New Mexico bursts into bloom in the summer months, particularly in the mountains. Almost anywhere in the mountains you’ll see some wildflowers and, of course, all of these locations are also great places to beat the summer heat. Like any of the [...]