The Southwest is America s playground, luring adventurers and artists with the promise of red rock landscapes, the legends of shoot- em-up cowboys and the kicky delights of a green chile stew. - Amy C Balfour, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. This Book Includes 5 states (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Colorado) 62 maps 70 scenic routes Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Route 66 & Scenic Drives feature Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background