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Joshua Tree National Park

But if all that gets to be
too much, rest a while
in Palm Springs where
Navajo Code Talkers Memorial
the midcentury
architecture, chic
fashion scene and remnants of the Rat Pack's swank vibe
reverberate throughout the town. Border towns like Yuma,
Arizona, break up the endless but everchanging desert
landscape as you leave the arid pocket of California for the
cactus-rich deserts of Arizona, including Saguaro National
Park where the saguaro cactus reach high into the sky like
green fingers. Southern Arizona, with a rich food and cocktail
scene in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, blends nature
- hikes to nearby mountains, exploring caverns and caves,
even spending the day on the golf course - with urban
amenities. Also, if you're in Phoenix at the right time, you'll be
in for as many spring training baseball games as you can stand.

Ready to Go?

Anxious to see the West for yourself? AAA can help out
with flights and rental cars if you want to explore on your
own. You can also opt for a curated experience. Longtime
partner Trafalgar leads group trips to the Western U.S. and
beyond. Experience the Rockies on their 10-day "Welcome
to Colorado" tour. Discover untold stories of the ancient
southwest and wander landscapes that'll leave you in awe
on their 11-day "Southwest Native Trails" trip through the
Four Corners region. Spend 10 days in the desert visiting
otherworldly landscapes, iconic cacti, border cities and
America's deserts on the "America's Great Desert National
Parks" tour. Finally, get a taste of California's beauty (and
wine) on the 11-day "Coastal California with Yosemite
National Park and Rose Parade" trip that'll take you from
Los Angeles to San Francisco with stops at Yosemite, the
Central Coast wine country and the famed Rose Parade.

California's Calling

From San Francisco to Los Angeles, California offers up a
wild array of landscapes and environments. Start in the south
and work your way to the fabled Napa Valley by way of
stunning coastal scenery and the Central Coast's wine country
before heading to Monterey and Santa Cruz and then on to
Yosemite National Park. Yosemite's one of those places where
you could live your whole life and never tire of it. Giant sequoias
tower over trails and awestruck visitors and granite cliffs - sheer
and gorgeous - tower over the valley itself. Rope up and go for
a climb or just head to one of the many overlooks for postcardperfect views of this amazing national park. But no trip to
California is complete without a glass or two of wine. Napa,
Sonoma and the restaurant scene of San Francisco call and make
for a perfect cap to a road trip through the Golden State.

GOlden Gate Bridge

Exploring national parks has never been easier! Your AAA Travel Agent can help you choose
your ideal Trafalgar itinerary. Call 800-750-5386 for details.
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