The American Southwest may be light on population, but it’s heavy on adventure. With mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, and canyons in four statesUtah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Coloradothere’s something for every stripe of adventurer.
Regardless of imminent retirement or 40th high school reunions, many adventure-loving boomers prefer bicycle seats to beach chairs and kayaks to cruise ships. If you are among the legions of boomers with energy to burn, here are the ten top picks for your next vacation.