A trip through the Desert Southwest isn’t about how fast you get there. It’s about letting the land set the tempo—early mornings, long views, quiet roads that invite you to keep going just a little farther.
Powered by Lightship, Wildsam hit the road for a three-day electric journey through Utah, Arizona, and Colorado, tracing a route through public lands, cultural landmarks, roadside classics, and some of the most cinematic drives in the country. It’s a modern road trip—electric, self-sufficient, and deeply rooted in place—and one you can easily make your own.
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Day 1: Moab, Utah
The journey begins in Moab, where the desert rewards early risers. At Arches National Park, sunrise brings a soft glow to stone arches shaped over millions of years—proof that the best moments in the Southwest often come before breakfast.
From there, the route winds through Wall Street, one of Moab’s most scenic canyon drives, before detouring to explore ancient petroglyphs etched into rock faces along the Colorado River corridor. These markings offer a reminder that this landscape has been traveled—and revered—long before modern road trips.
Moab’s food scene rounds out the day, with casual spots perfect for refueling before heading deeper into canyon country.
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Day 2: Bluff, Mexican Hat, and Monument Valley
Heading south, the road opens up into one of the most recognizable stretches of pavement in the American West: Route 163, cutting straight through Navajo Nation. It’s a drive that feels cinematic for a reason—towering buttes, endless horizons, and a sense of scale that’s hard to put into words.
Stops along the way include Bluff and Mexican Hat, small towns rich with history and access to the San Juan River, home to some of the largest petroglyph panels in the region. Roadside pullouts become destinations of their own, encouraging travelers to slow down and look closely.
This stretch of the trip is about movement and stillness at once—long drives punctuated by moments that stop you cold.
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Day 3: Telluride, Colorado
The desert gradually gives way to alpine terrain as the route climbs toward Telluride. The town’s historic main street invites wandering—classic shops, old mining-era buildings, and a laid-back mountain energy.
Just beyond town, Bridal Veil Falls delivers a dramatic finale, cascading down a sheer cliff at the end of a rugged road. Nearby, some of the best dispersed camping in the region sits just 15 minutes away, offering quiet nights and big mountain skies—the kind of place where a trip like this naturally winds down.
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The Road Trip, Reimagined
The wide-open Southwest is tailor-made for electric exploration, and the Lightship AE.1 is built to meet it head-on. With 1.8kW of solar panels installed on the roof and a 77 kWh house battery, the high-tech towable is capable of camping off-grid for up to a week at a time. But the innovation doesn’t end there. The rig also comes with Lightship’s TrekDrive technology, which is powered by an electric motor that smooths out the ride and provides towing assistance as needed. This effectively doubles the range of an electric or gas-powered tow vehicle, allowing owners to go further in their pursuit of adventure.
On the road, the AE.1 is sleek, modern, and aerodynamic, automatically lowering its profile to improve towing performance. At the campsite, the travel trailer seamlessly transitions from Road Mode to Camp Mode, expanding its interior space by raising the roof and auto-leveling itself. All-electric appliances and climate control ensure a safe, comfortable, and elevated camping experience unlike any other. And all of this can be controlled remotely from a smartphone or tablet, putting critical information—like power levels and tank capacities—at your fingertips.
Designed and manufactured in Broomfield, Colorado, the AE.1 brings modern capability to some of America’s most timeless landscapes—inviting travelers to roam farther, linger longer, and rethink what a road trip can be. Watch the video above to see how Lightship can take you farther.
