Book excerpt: The Four Corners states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah provide a wide range of places to explore. From wonderful cities like Tucson or Santa Fe to beautiful landscapes like the Grand Canyon and Colorado Rockies. This guide covers the region where the four states meet including points of interest, restaurants, hiking/biking/skiing, museums and more.. James A. Schwarz has spent the last 35 years exploring the Southwest region of the US. He kept a list of favorite places to share with friends visiting. The list grew in size to become this book. Jim currently resides in Montrose, Colorado and teaches skiing at Telluride.