• The Four Corners region is located in the southwest United States.delicate arch, arches national park,utah/arizona, image by Albo from Fotolia.com
  
  Situated at the juncture of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, the Four Corners region of the United states is an ideal vacation destination. With vast, sprawling national parks, the Four Corners offers biking, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting and much more. Those looking to connect with the Four Corners region's majestic landscape will find plenty to do in each of the area's four states.
  
  

Four Corners Monument

• The Four Corners Monument is a must-see for vacationers traveling to, or through, the Four Corners region. The brass and granite monument marks the spot where the four states intersect. Managed by the Navajo nation, the Four Corners monument is open to the public for $3 admission. Visitors are encouraged to stop in at the visitor's center to learn about the American Indians who live in the region, including the Navajo and Ute people, whose craftsmen are present at the monument.
  
  Four Corners Monument
  
  P.O. Box 2520
  
  Window Rock, AZ 86515
  
  (928) 871-6647
  
  

Monument Valley

• In southeast Utah, Monument Valley is one the largest explorable areas in the Four Corners region. With ruins, national parks, wide vistas, canyons, lakes and natural bridges, Monument Valley is a can't-miss camping locale for visitors to the Four Corners area. Accessible from Highway 160, Monument Valley is a quick skip down the road from the Four Corners Monument. Monument Valley attractions include hiking, biking, golf, horseback riding, museums, shopping and galleries.
  
  

Colorado River

• The Colorado River is an idea location for kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting in the Four Corners region. River-goers can rent kayaks and canoes for a day's excursion or join a guided whitewater rafting expedition. Other Four Corners region rivers include the Green River, Gunnison River, Delores River, San Juan River, San Miguel River and Animas River.
  
  

Mesa Verde National Park

• Vacationers interested in archeological finds won't want to miss visiting the Mesa Verde National Park. Some of the oldest archeological digs, including sprawling ancestral Puebloan cities and petroglyphs are available by guided tour from nearby cities. Mesa Verde park recreation includes hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, camping, skiing, hunting and fishing. Lodging includes RV and tent camping sites, bed and breakfast locations, hotels, ranches and rental cabins.
  
  Mesa Verde National Park
  
  P.O. Box 8
  
  Mesa Verde, CO 81330-0008
  
  970-529-4465
  
  nps.gov/meve
  
  

Petrified Forest

• The Petrified Forest National Park is in northeast Arizona, near Holbrook, and is open year-round for those interested in archeological digs, painted desert and petrified wood formations. While the park does not have camping, it makes an adventurous day trip for families looking to explore one of the United States' geologic wonders. Activities include a scenic, 28-mile byway, hiking, biking, horseback riding and geocaching for treasure hunters.
  
  Petrified Forest National Park
  
  P.O. Box 2217
  
  Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
  
  (928) 524-6228
  
  nps.gov/pefo