Flying into Page Municipal Airport in Page keeps the region at your fingertips, with slot canyons, Lake Powell, and the Colorado River just a short drive away. Page is a small desert town perched on a mesa at the edge of the Navajo Nation, and it packs more famous landscapes into a short radius than almost anywhere in the Southwest. Days are bright and dry, and the red rock seems to glow at sunset.

Standout experiences around Page: - Tour Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide for the famous light beams and sandstone curves - Walk the short trail to Horseshoe Bend and look down 1,000 feet at the Colorado River - Rent a boat or houseboat at Wahweap Marina and explore Lake Powell's side canyons - Take the boat tour to Rainbow Bridge, one of the largest natural bridges in the world - Tour Glen Canyon Dam and its visitor center overlooking the lake - Kayak the calm water near Antelope Point and swim at Lone Rock Beach - Watch the sunset from the Wahweap Overlook - Fish for trout below the dam near Lees Ferry, 45 minutes away - See the Vermilion Cliffs and the Navajo Bridge over Marble Canyon - Try a Navajo taco on frybread at a local cafe

Page also makes a handy stop between bigger destinations. Kanab, Utah, and its slot canyon hikes are about 75 minutes northwest, and the east entrance of Grand Canyon National Park at Desert View is just under two hours south. One local quirk: the Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time while the rest of Arizona does not, so check the clock before a canyon tour.