Epic Desert Road Trip Goals: Death Valley to Grand Canyon 🤩🚗
by Alex Irles
Oct 27, 2025
Just had the most insane road trip of my life through some of the wildest landscapes in the southwest! Buckle up for these jaw-dropping stops you *must* hit if you’re dreaming of those “wow, did I just take that pic?!” vibes:
Death Valley National Park — Furnace Creek, CA 92328
Open 24/7!
Kick things off with Death Valley’s crazy salt flats and magical sand dunes. The sunsets here are pure fire. Pro tip: Stock up on water, it gets toasty AF!
Zion National Park — Springdale, UT 84767
Open daily 24/7, Visitor Center 8am-5pm
Zion will have you hiking among epic red rock walls and emerald rivers. The Narrows hike = next-level fun (def bring water shoes!).
Bryce Canyon National Park — Bryce, UT 84764
Open daily 24/7, Visitor Center 8am-6pm
The hoodoos here look straight outta a fantasy movie. Sunrise Point is a must for those magical morning snaps.
Monument Valley — Kayenta, AZ 86033
Open daily 7am-7pm
Monument Valley’s iconic buttes are SO insta-worthy. Hit the scenic loop drive for non-stop jaw drops.
Page, Arizona
Perfect jump-off spot for adventure! Stay overnight & explore local eats.
Antelope Canyon — Page, AZ 86040
Open 8am-5pm (Must book a guided tour!)
Get ready for those surreal wavy walls, sunlight beams, and unreal photo ops. Guided tours only, so plan ahead!
Grand Canyon National Park — Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Open 24/7, Visitor Center 9am-5pm
End with the legendary Grand Canyon. The view from the South Rim is just... 🤯 Arrange to walk along the rim or splurge on a helicopter tour if you wanna go full YOLO.
Pro Tips:
— This roadie is LEGENDARY so bring extra snacks, download playlists, and go wild snapping pics!
— Book ahead for Antelope Canyon tours and hotels on trip.com (it gets busy, trust me).
— Remember sunscreen, chargers, and endless good vibes.
This road trip was sooo good — every stop a total flex for your feed! Who’s coming with me next time?
Post by Alex Irles | Oct 27, 2025












