Detours American West Blog

Do you like to explore the hidden gems of the Southwest? Do you have a sense of adventure? Well look no further! From hiking in Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon to the iconic Wave of North Coyote [...]

It’s hard to find the best Instagrammable spots in a city you’ve never been to. Luckily, Phoenix is a thriving, vibrant city full of artists excited to share their one-of-a-kind work with the world.

When going on vacation, there are always two types of people: those who pack a little at a time the days prior and those who pack just hours before their flight.

Summer vacation is coming to a close and families across the nation are celebrating the last month before school starts. As Las Vegas is a unique town, it comes as no surprise that families here [...]

Summer in the American West is hot, we all know that, so let’s get that out of the way first. Just because the temperatures here are a *little* above average, doesn’t mean your vacation has to be [...]

Road trips are a staple for the summer no matter what age you are. The feeling of getting in the car with the people you love and driving off into the sunset is best felt when the months get hot. [...]

We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” but here at DETOURS April brings us National Park Week from the 21st through the 29th! It’s like our version of Shark Week, only with [...]

March is here and Spring is in the air! Well, it will be on March 20th just in time for Spring Break. You know, the time when students from all over the country converge anywhere there is sun, [...]

February is well known for having a mere 28 days, but that is often forgotten in lue of people across the globe celebrating Valentine's Day mid way through the month. With couples spending so [...]

January is all about New Years Eve and, more importantly, New Year's Resolutions. Every year, we all set resolutions to get healthier and to go to the gym though not everyone sticks to this plan. [...]