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Attraction of the Week: City of Rocks

City of Rocks, an otherworldly geologic wonder in Southwestern New Mexico, is one to add to your bucket list of oddball roadside attractions. This is a really cool place that I recommend taking some ...

Silver City, New Mexico: A Beautiful Respite from the Desert Heat

While living in Tucson for several years, Mike and I had the opportunity to check out many unique places we might not have seen otherwise. As it is still quite hot here in September, we decided to ...

50 Mesmerizing Attractions in the Southwest

The Southwest is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. This dazzling region of the country is a prime place to plan an adventurous, active, outdoorsy vacation. The ...

5 Easy & Scenic Tucson Hikes for the Hot Summer Season

Tucson is no question home to some of the most incredible hiking trails. However, finding things to do during the hot summer months can be a real challenge. Daily highs average in the 90-100+ range ...

5 Beautiful Sedona Summer Hikes

While the 90-100 degree summer days in Sedona may feel like a welcome respite to the many Phoenix daytrippers who frequently flee up north to enjoy the cooler weather, for most tourists, hiking ...

40+ Must-Do’s in and around Las Vegas

Long gone are the days where the prime activity in Vegas is gambling. Today, you can spend an entire weekend exploring The Strip and beyond without even a second thought of hitting the slots ever ...

Chiricahua National Monument: “The Wonderland of Rocks”

Chiricahua National Monument, a unique natural wonder featuring rare & fascinating rock formations, is the hidden gem of Southern Arizona. Mike and I have been taking so many incredible daytrips ...

Hiking Hotspot: Tucson’s Hidden Canyon Bowen Trail

The eclectic Southwestern city of Tucson is surrounded by 4 beautiful mountain ranges: the Rincons, the Santa Catalinas, the Santa Ritas, and the Tucson mountains. Since relocating here from ...

8 Great Daytrips to Escape the Phoenix Heat

While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. The Phoenix metro area is a bit limited in terms of indoor attractions. Besides a ...

9 Must-Do’s While Staying in Downtown Portland, Oregon

I have always wanted to visit Portland as I love both nature and supporting local businesses and this city offers a great mix of both. Mike and I like visiting any cities which still have something ...