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Vulture Mountains Recreation Area: Arizona’s Newest Outdoor Destination

Nestled in the outskirts of Phoenix, just a stone's throw away from Wickenburg, lies the soon-to-be-opened Vulture Mountains Recreation Area. This latest addition to Maricopa County's park system promises to be a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a blend of history, adventure, and the serene beauty of the Arizona wilds....

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Desert Escapes: Top-10 Arizona RV Camping and Boondocking Sites

Discover the Ultimate Arizona RV Camping Experience! This expertly curated guide to the top-10 Arizona RV camping and boondocking sites is your key to unlocking the state’s most stunning and RV-friendly locales. Whether you're cruising in your own RV, or you have booked an RV Rental from a platform like...

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A Golden Opportunity to Experience AU79 – Gold mining in Arizona

Bright, yellow, hard and cold, gold is hoarded, bartered, bought and sold, but is hard to get and heavy to hold. The lure of riches induced people to migrate west for well over a century in search of the illusive and highly prized element. Gold has mesmerized people with its...

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Arizona Travel Videos, Guides & Inspiration

Church Rock in Arizona by MikesRoadTrip.com

If you are looking for Arizona travel videos and guides, you've come to the right place. As a resident and professional travel blogger based in Arizona, I have explored every corner of the state and have produced a lot of Arizona travel content, from destinations to experiences. Therefore, I thought...

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Interesting Facts about Arizona

These interesting facts about Arizona will showcase what a unique and fascinating state it is to visit. For more information and videos on Arizona, see the links at the bottom of this post. https://youtu.be/XSP91Pu8_9c Arizona is located in the Southwestern part of the United States. It’s a place with dramatic...

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Top Places to visit in Arizona – You don’t want to miss these!

Top 35 places to visit in Arizona...an epic list of favorites from a local. Arizona is a massive state, about 114,000 square miles in fact. It spans 335 miles wide, by 390 miles long—and it's the 6th largest state in the country by land mass. It's really tough to explore...

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Top Places to visit in Central Arizona

Oak Creek Canyon is one of the best places to visit in central Arizona - Photo by: Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

This is a continuation of my top places to visit in Arizona article, which is broken down into three parts, Northern Arizona, Central Arizona and Southern Arizona. Top Places to visit in Central Arizona 1) Sedona Sedona is one of those magical places that should be on everyone’s bucket list. ...

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Southern Arizona Road Trip Guide

Southern Arizona Road Trip guide

A Southern Arizona road trip gives travelers a chance to take-in some spectacular Sonoran Desert scenery, while soaking up the savory culture and cuisine of the Southwest. Winding roads make their way through dramatic desert landscapes, while jagged mountains with steep-sided canyons and unique rock formations will demand your attention....

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Standin’ on a Corner in Winslow Arizona

Stanin on a corner in Winslow Arizona

Today I was "Standin' on a Corner in Winslow Arizona," a famous line from the Eagle's song "Take it Easy" that put this ho-poke town on the proverbial map. I have to say, that like most people, I just gave Winslow a cursory look. My primary purpose was to get...

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Arizona Wildflowers Road Trip Guide

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This Arizona Wildflowers road trip guide is based on my own person experience road tripping over 600 miles of Central/Southern Arizona in search of the best places to see the desert wildflowers. (Note: There is a clear winner!) This road trip was conducted in late March 2019, and due to...

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Early November I’ll be in Sedona, Arizona

View from Cozy Cactus in Sedona

Earlier this year I won the North American Travel Journalist Award (NATJA) for best travel video. My prize was a stay at a luxury inn in Sedona, Arizona called El Portal. It's not very often that I get an opportunity to travel without having to work, so I invited my...

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Slide Rock in Sedona, Arizona

Slide Rock is a very popular destination in the Oak Creek Canyon area of Sedona, AZ...and, for good reason. Slide Rock provides not only some great views of Oak Creek and the surrounding canyon, but a number of recreational activities.

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Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona is located in the southern part of the state and provides a truly authentic Southwestern experiences. Famous for its dramatic beauty, the Sonoran Desert covers this region with spectacular cacti - including the giant saguaro, which is the symbol of the American Southwest. Guest ranches, horseback rides, and...

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Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee is an old mining town nestled in the mountains of southern Arizona. The town is full of charm and intrigue. There are restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes perched miraculously along the precarious hillsides. Old town is bustling with shopkeepers, art galleries and cafes. There are a host...

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Jerome, Arizona

Jerome was once a mining camp, but over the past thirty years this hilltop has turned into a hip and eclectic artistic community that attracts tourist from around the world. Jerome is also where photographers go to heaven as there are so many photo opps.

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Wickenburg Arizona

This photo gallery is from Wickenburg, Arizona - Where cowboys roam and artists reign. This gem in the heart of the American Southwest will transport you to a world where the Wild West meets modern charm. Each of these images is a testament to Wickenburg's unique blend of history and...

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