The eclectic Southwestern city of Tucson, Arizona is surrounded by 4 beautiful mountain ranges: the Rincons, the Santa Catalinas, the Santa Ritas, and the Tucson mountains. Tucson is well known for its’ many beautiful parks. Of these, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Catalina State ...

While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing daytrips to easily escape the brutal Phoenix heat for a weekend. While the Phoenix metro area is home to a number of unique indoor ...

Portland is most famous for being one of America’s quirkiest cities. The eccentric city keeps true to its’ famous “Keep Portland Weird” motto. An offbeat destination, Portland offers endless interesting & unique attractions at every turn, thus, making it a great choice ...

With 4 prominent mountain ranges surrounding the city, Tucson offers no shortage of fascinating desert hikes. These 4 ranges consist of Tucson Mountain Park, the Rincon Mountains, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and and the Santa Rita Mountains. There are numerous parks and preserves within each of ...

Magnificent natural beauty surrounds the city of Portland, Oregon. There are many gorgeous waterfalls within a half hour drive of downtown in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. The mesmerizing rustic Gorge stretches on for over 80 miles along the border of Washington and Oregon. This breathtaking ...

Today, it is hard to believe that Tucson was at one point a sleepy little desert town. These days are long gone, and consequently, real estate prices continue to climb as more transplants flock to the area for a mild winter escape. New restaurants and businesses continually open their doors. ...

Pagosa Springs is a gorgeous small town in the Four Corners region of Southwestern Colorado. Because it is surrounded by the beautiful San Juan Mountains and home to a number of natural wonders, Pagosa is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a scenic and adventurous vacation destination. The ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse of the 4 major US deserts. Surprisingly, a diverse range of plants and animals thrive in the harsh conditions. The Sonoran Desert is the wettest desert on Earth due to the strong summer monsoon season. The resulting lushness of the desert is a ...

Southern Arizona is the only place in the world where the magnificent Saguaro cactus grows. As Tucson is home to the tallest and longest living Saguaro, visiting Saguaro National Park or Catalina State Park (both loaded with thousands upon thousands of cacti) is by far the must-do while visiting ...

Connecticut is home to a number of gorgeous waterfalls, and although most are pretty small, the majority are located in picturesque, quaint forest settings. Enders Falls is just 30 feet tall, although the gorgeous natural setting and minimal effort required to see the falls, make it one of the ...