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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....
Read moreDesert 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...
Read moreA 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...
Read moreArizona Travel Videos, Guides & Inspiration
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...
Read moreInteresting 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...
Read moreArizona National Parks and Monuments – My top-10 favorites including a video
Looking to visit Arizona National Parks and Monuments? This is the post and video for you as I highlight my top-10 favorites. Many of the National treasures in Arizona showcase both native cultures as well as indigenous cacti. Over the years I have road tripped nearly ever part of Arizona...
Read moreTop 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...
Read moreTop Places to visit in Central Arizona
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. ...
Read moreSouthern 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....
Read moreTop things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona
This is a list (and video) of my favorite things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is a massive metropolis that is surrounded by other large cities, such as Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and many others. This list and video are just going to focus on things to see...
Read moreGrand Falls: The Willy Wonka of Waterfalls in Northern Arizona
Grand Falls, also known as Chocolate Falls, is a seasonal waterfall located about 40 miles northeast of Flagstaff (Keep reading to avoid a directional mishap with Google Maps). Grand Falls is a spectacular off-the-beaten place to visit during March and April as the winter snow melt fills up the typically...
Read moreStandin’ 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...
Read moreArizona Wildflowers Road Trip Guide
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...
Read moreThings to see in Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon.
There so many things to see in Arizona beyond the mile-deep gorge in the ground known as the Grand Canyon. A whopping 6.3 million people come to Arizona (2017 numbers) to visit the Grand Canyon (up 2 million from just 10 years ago), but other things to see in Arizona...
Read moreEarly November I’ll be in Sedona, Arizona
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.
Read moreTucson, 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...
Read moreBisbee, 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...
Read moreJerome, 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.
Read moreWickenburg 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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