NM --> AZ --> NV = Las Vegas (via the Grand Canyon)

Our drive from New Mexico to Nevada was another long day, and although there were a lot of desolate parts, there were some beautiful places too.  We added a detour to the Grand Canyon into our journey -- it was just too close-by to pass up.  We joined the many other tourists for a gander at the big canyon, then ended our day in Las Vegas at the home of my college friend (& awesome post-college travel partner) Brett and her sweet family.