4 Reasons to Visit the American Southwest in Winter

A while back, I wrote a blog post outlining a road trip itinerary through the American Southwest. It’s my favorite part of the US, and it’s apparently a favorite for a lot of others, too, because that post is one of the most popular on my blog. I get comments and emails weekly about that itinerary, sometimes from people who have further questions.

And one of the top questions I get? Can I visit the Southwest in the winter?

The answer, I’m happy to say, is a resounding YES!

In fact, I think that visiting the Southwest in the off-season is the very best time to visit. I’ve visited in three different seasons (spring, summer, and winter), and the cooler-weather trips were definitely my favorites.

If you’re considering planning a…