Las Vegas might be famous for neon lights, casinos, and world-class shows—but some of the best things to do near Las Vegas, Nevada are actually just outside the city. Tim and I started and ended our Southwest road trip in Las Vegas, and if you’re like us, you don’t necessarily want to spend your entire budget on the Strip. From …

Just an hour northeast of Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park is hands down one of the most stunning—and underrated—destinations in the American Southwest. While many visitors flock to Red Rock Canyon or Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire offers something truly unique: fiery sandstone cliffs, striped rock waves, hidden slot canyons, and thousand-year-old petroglyphs all packed into one incredible …