Heartland of Overlanding Map
Northern Utah Flat Tops/Rocky Mountain National Park Central Rocky Mountains Desert/Mountain Region Southern Utah/Arizona Colorado Overlander Grand Junction Airport - GJT (MOST POPULAR) Aspen/Pitkin County Airport - ASE (MOST POPULAR) Eagle / Vail Airport - EGE (MOST POPULAR) Denver International Airport - DIA Grand Canyon National Park Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Canyonlands National Park Arches National Park Capitol Reef National Park Mesa Verde National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Great Sand Dunes National Park Rocky Mountain National Park McCarran International Airport - LAS Salt Lake City International Airport - SLC Cedar Breaks National Monument Dinosaur National Monument Colorado National Monument Natural Bridges & Bears Ears National Monument Grand Staircase National Monument Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Aztec Ruins National Monument Hovenweep National Monument Bandelier National Monument Browns Canyon National Monument

Northern Utah

Want to explore the many lakes and mountain ranges of Northern Utah and make it back in time for a burger and a beer? This region offers the biggest cities in Utah, full of rich and vibrant history. 

Flat Tops/Rocky Mountain National Park

Need a break from people? Want to soak in the true sound of nature? The Flat Tops Wilderness area offers just this. With peaks and valleys and an abundance of lakes this area is perfect for those wanting to unplug and unwind. You will find many camping options and enough trails to fill an entire week. 

Central Rocky Mountains

The Central Rocky Mountain Region is every photographer's dream. This region is best explored in the fall when you will see beautiful and vibrant orange, yellow, and reds that Colorado is known for. This area consists of vast mountainous regions like Aspen and Vail as well as unique desert playgrounds like the Great Sand Dunes National Park. 

Desert/Mountain Region

Nicknamed the "Switzerland of the Rockies," Ouray, Colorado is well known not only for its jagged picturesque peaks, but also as the overlanding mecca of Colorado. You will find an abundance of peaks and passes in this region that range from Greens to Blacks. You could very easily soak in the moment here for a week or more.

Southern Utah/Arizona

Southern Utah and Arizona offer a unique view into one of the most fascinating ecosystems and geological modern marvels that the United States has to offer. You can explore the five national parks or take a break and stargaze in some of the most well known astrological basecamps in the world. This region is one you don't want to miss!

Grand Junction Airport - GJT (MOST POPULAR)

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport - ASE (MOST POPULAR)

Eagle / Vail Airport - EGE (MOST POPULAR)

Denver International Airport - DIA

Grand Canyon National Park

Zion National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Arches National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

McCarran International Airport - LAS

Salt Lake City International Airport - SLC

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Dinosaur National Monument

Colorado National Monument

Natural Bridges & Bears Ears National Monument

Grand Staircase National Monument

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Hovenweep National Monument

Bandelier National Monument

Browns Canyon National Monument