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51 Fun & Free (or Cheap) Things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona is many things including gateway to the Grand Canyon, Arizona’s premier 4 season destination, as well as a popular starting point for exploring natural attractions throughout the Southwest. Located 7000 feet above sea level, the city is the 2nd highest in the US (counting ...

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6 Fun Things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is known for many things, primarily unique local New Mexican cuisine, red and green chiles, the International Balloon Festival, Breaking Bad, open desert landscapes with beautiful mountain scenery, Native American culture, and much more. Albuquerque really offers a little something for ...

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21 Ways to Save on your Grand Canyon Vacation

As one of the most spectacular wonders of the world, the magnificent Grand Canyon draws in millions of visitors per year. Tourists come from all over the world to marvel at the beauty of this stunning 277 mile long, 1 mile deep canyon, which was formed 6 million years ago from ongoing erosion ...

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9 Fun Things to do in Beautiful San Diego

San Diego is no doubt one of the most beautiful coastal vacation destinations. The main advantage in choosing San Diego for your next vacation adventure is the never ending supply of year-round recreational activities to choose amongst. The desirable 70 degree year-round temps and mostly sunny ...

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Attraction of the Week: Lynx Lake in Central Arizona

It may come as a surprise to those who have never ventured beyond the Phoenix metro area that Arizona is home to many lakes – over 100 in fact. However, only 2 of these lakes (Mormon Lake in Flagstaff and Stoneman Lake near Sedona) are natural. Prescott, a beautiful small town in North ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Beautiful Scottsdale Greenbelt

The Scottsdale Greenbelt, also known as the Indian Bend Wash path, is a wonderful 11 mile paved recreational trail which enables you to enjoy the natural beauty of the desert away from the endless strip malls, restaurants, & apartment complexes. This beautiful path will take you through parks, ...

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25 Bike Paths with Incredible Scenery

A leisurely bike ride is a fantastic activity to incorporate into any vacation itinerary as it allows you to check out the beautiful natural surroundings of the area while also getting in a fun little vacation workout (as opposed to a boring treadmill workout at a hotel gym, or worse skipping the ...

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Hiking the Grand Canyon: The Kalibab Trail to Skeleton Point

A hiking adventure through the Grand Canyon will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have on a national park vacation, if not any vacation. Many visitors are unaware that there are several maintained hiking trails which will take you on a quiet scenic journey through the inner ...

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Attraction of the Week: San Diego’s Mission Bay Bike Path

One of San Diego’s beautiful hidden gems, that any fitness/nature enthusiast must take advantage of, is the picturesque Mission Bay Bike path. Offering a flat, paved, & gorgeous route away from the beach crowds, the Mission Bay path makes for a quiet escape for those who want to ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve in San Diego

San Diego is most well-known for its’ beautiful 70 mile long coastline which is lined with a diverse selection of gorgeous beaches. With year-round sunshine, mild weather (average temps are in the 70’s), and an abundance of fitness activities, it’s no wonder so many flock here ...

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