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The Cliff Dwellers roadside attraction in Arizona
Located along Highway 89a in northern Arizona is an incredible roadside attraction known as the Cliff Dwellers. The Cliff Dwellers is a cluster of several small homes built under unique rock-formations that provided some of the shelter. The soft eroding material from the Vermilion Cliffs offered a bounty of building...
Read moreVisiting Bisbee, Arizona? Here are 5 things to do!
Long ago, Bisbee, Arizona, was the town where copper and silver mines were in full swing. Today, Bisbee celebrates its rich historical heritage while also being a magnet for tourists. This quirky mining town is an enclave for artists with its eccentric charm and picturesque mountainside perch. Located about 90...
Read moreChurch Rock an Arizona Roadside Attraction
Along highway 160 in northeast Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, the landscape is quite dynamic—rapidly changing from sandstone red rocks to a swath of odd mounds known as the Painted Desert. It's along this route about about 30 miles southeast of Monument Valley that the landscape turns flat. Then, out...
Read moreScenic Roads: Joshua Trees Parkway in Arizona
In the 1980s, Joshua Trees became immortalized after the release of the U2 album by the same name. The image of the band in the California desert with a lone Joshua Tree in the background made the yucca specious illustrious with fans, many of whom roamed the California countryside in...
Read moreThe Perfect Five-Day Northern Arizona Road Trip
A Northern Arizona road trip is filled with wonder and amazement as the landscape dazzles road trippers in a sea of divergent and uncommon beauty, with spine-tingling sights along every stretch, and around every bend in the road. There are many National Parks, monuments and man-made wonders to marvel at...
Read moreUpcoming road trip around Northern Arizona
I meet many people through my travels, and every so often, I make a connection with someone that develops into a friendship. Last year while I was speaking at a travel conference in Manila, I met Archana Singh with Travel See Write, an international travel blogger based in Delhi, India....
Read moreFan fleecing at Arizona Cardinals game
I used to be a pretty avid Cardinals and overall sports fan, but over the years of player strikes, listening to over-paid athletes whine and poor performance by my favorite teams, I lost interest. I am now a fair-weathered or band wagon fan, one who temporarily jumps aboard when the...
Read moreArizona Falls: A cool roadside attraction with cooling effects
Visitors and locals alike are often surprised when they discover Arizona Falls, a remarkable roadside attraction located on the border of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Arizona Falls is stationed over the Central Arizona Canal system and is masked by the high embankment of the canal. A bend in Indian School road...
Read moreArizona Restaurant Week just around the corner
Save the Date: Arizona Restaurant Week (May 20-29, 2016) Many cities and states now have organized restaurant weeks, where culinary experiences are celebrated and shared. Arizona kick's off its gastro week May 20th-29th. If you've never participated, the event gives food-lovers an opportunity to visit a wide selection of participating...
Read moreArizona Restaurant Week
Throughout the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, foodies are celebrating the gastronomic pleasures that variety brings during the annual Arizona Restaurant Week (May 15th through the 25th). This statewide affair offers a wealth of dining options, and an opportunity to try something new. From sizzling Southwestern food, to soothing comfort...
Read moreRandom Factoids about Scottsdale, Arizona
Since its founding in the late 1800s, Scottsdale, Arizona has changed with the times. During its early days, Scottsdale was a tiny farming community rife with orange groves and olive trees. Cowboys called Scottsdale home when the city was incorporated in 1951, coining the motto “The West’s Most Western Town.”...
Read moreTop-25 Arizona Road Trip Destinations
Here are 25 Arizona road trip ideas the next time you visit the stunning Southwest. (Updated 6/25/20) An Arizona Road Trip will yield exciting discovers that can only be found in the Southwest. Arizona is a wonderfully diverse state, with an abundance of open space and unforgettable scenery…including one of...
Read moreArizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is is one of the largest such festivals in the nation. This year festival organizers are celebrating its 26th season, which runs from the beginning of February through the end of March. The 30-acre park is located just outside of Apache Junction, about 50 miles east...
Read moreWhy you need to come to Arizona right now!
The following photos will illustrate ten reasons to visit Arizona in the spring—each represents at least one our our five senses, using the local flora as symbolic representations. Spring is a fantastic time to visit the Arizona Sonoran Desert, with many unique cacti in full bloom, and, a variety of...
Read moreGuest on “Check Please!” Arizona
Back in December (2011) I had the opportunity to appear on a PBS foodie show in Arizona called, "Check Please!" The show is hosted by local, award-winning chef, Robert McGrath. Robert has three guests on each week who all visit the same three restaurants. One restaurant is picked by each...
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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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