Southwest (United States of America) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
geographical region of the USA
About Southwest (United States of America)
Contrary to the Southwest's image as a sprawling desert, it is one of the most geographically diverse regions in the United States. Beginning at the high elevations of the Wasatch andRocky Mountainsthe landscape descends into dramatic bluffs and mesas before emptying out on the flatlands of the Rio Grande. The dry climate and dramatic red rock landscapes help tie the region together despite the dramatic differences in elevation. Human settlement in the Southwest dates back over 12,000 years, and is preserved today by the rock art, cliff dwellings, and other archaeological remains found throughout the region. The Pueblo (sometimes known as the Anasazi although that term is offensive for some) people inhabited the area for well over one thousand years, but disappeared during the 12th or 13
Southwest (United States of America) Travel Guide Sections
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