Escape on endless roads through fiery-red canyons and Dr Seussian spires. Mingle with ghosts at the ancient Mesa Verde ruins. Traverse the world and celebrate excess in flirty, fabulous Las Vegas. Whether you’re a geology nut, a Wild West buff or an adventure hound, grab this definitive guide and prepare to soak up the Southwest, Lonely Planet style.

Get Your Kicks On Route 66 – more than 70 detailed maps steer you to this legendary route and beyond

Become The Expert – special environment and culture chapters demystify the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, and shed light on Native American and Mormon lifestyles

Take It Outside – rafting, skiing & snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking…tips on all the area’s hottest activities

Snack, Sip & Sleep – where to get the yummiest green chile cheeseburgers and microbrews, plus lodging from wigwams to New Agey inns to desert spa resorts

Bask In The Bizarre – coverage of the region’s quirkiest gems: the Elvis-A-Rama Museum, OK Corral, UFO landing sites, kitschy gift shops and more!