Welcome to a place where everything's larger than life - big sky, big ruins and grand canyons. Whether by 4x4 or on foot, from cliff-top panoramas to the culture and legacy of Native American traditions, this region is sure to leave a sizeable impression.

Road trip from New York City to San Francisco. Discover some of America's greatest national parks, live it up in Vegas, feel dwarfed by the Grand Canyon and discover a vibrant blend of musical traditions in New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville.

Explore Mesa Verde National Park, home to more than 4,000 archaeological sites, enjoy a river float trip on the Colorado River from Moab and hike past red-rock canyons, sandstone spires, jagged cliffs, high mesas in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.