The Route
~4,000 miles across California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado
Interactive Map
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Campbell, CA
Home base — where it all begins
Avila Hot Springs, CA
Pacific Coast hot springs — first soak of the trip
Tecopa Hot Springs, CA
Remote natural hot springs deep in the Mojave Desert
Las Vegas, NV
City stop — visiting friends, bright lights, desert heat
Zion NP, UT
Red rock canyon country — one of America's most dramatic parks
Santa Fe, NM
Furthest east point — adobe architecture, art, green chile
Boulder, CO
Mountain air, Flatirons, and good vibes
Moab, UT
Arches and Canyonlands — the red rock capitol of the world
Great Basin, NV
Remote Nevada wilderness — ancient bristlecone pines
Campbell, CA
Home — with a lifetime of stories
Duration: approximately 4–5 weeks • Summer 2026 • Taru's first big summer trip since retirement