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Southwest

Red rock canyons, ancient formations, and desert landscapes.

12 National Parks in this region

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Arches

Arches

Utah

Est. 1971

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Big Bend

Big Bend

Texas

Est. 1944

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Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Utah

Est. 1928

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Canyonlands

Canyonlands

Utah

Est. 1964

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Capitol Reef

Capitol Reef

Utah

Est. 1971

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Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns

New Mexico

Est. 1930

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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

Arizona

Est. 1919

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Guadalupe Mountains

Guadalupe Mountains

Texas

Est. 1972

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Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde

Colorado

Est. 1906

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Petrified Forest

Petrified Forest

Arizona

Est. 1962

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Saguaro

Saguaro

Arizona

Est. 1994

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Zion

Zion

Utah

Est. 1919

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