Our path crosses many forks in the road; each one leaves me longing to return with my family to explore the roads less traveled and to share with them the knowledge Zumwalt and Lewis share.

The Arizona Strip remains the most bypassed, unheard-of slice of land in the contiguous United States and is tailormade for those seeking an escape from a fast-paced world.

The graded dirt road is suitable for most cars, but you may prefer a high-clearance vehicle. Have a good map, as there are numerous crisscrossing roads. Total mileage: About 625 miles round trip.