Posts in Category: Southwest | Top Ten Travel List

Arizona Snowbowl: The Coolest Place in Arizona

Skiing, snow, cool summer temperatures, and majestic pine covered mountains…these things do not typically spring to mind when thinking of Arizona. Rather, cactus, brutal 100+ degree summers, ...

21 Ways to Save on your Grand Canyon Vacation

One of the first things Mike and I wanted to do shortly after moving to Flagstaff was visit the iconic Grand Canyon. As it is a quick hour and a half drive (Flagstaff is a great base for easy ...

Attraction of the Week: The Albuquerque Zoo

We have taken a few trips to Albuquerque since moving to Arizona as it is a close weekend roadtrip. It is an underrated city with great food, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. If you are ...

Hiking Hotspot: Flagstaff’s Incredible Inner Basin Trail

Since moving to the area, Mike and I have been talking with a lot of residents about “the best hikes in the area.” We found out that the most popular tourist hike, Inner Basin, truly is ...

Hiking Sedona’s Oak Creek Canyon: The Spectacular Cookstove Trail

If you have ever been on vacation to Sedona, then you probably already know about Oak Creek Canyon. For those who don’t, it’s basically an enchanting area of the state home to dense ...

Attraction of the Week: Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona

Since moving to Flagstaff, Mike and I have been checking out a lot of oddball attractions. We love exploring quirky roadside type attractions. We drive around a lot (sometimes hours on the ...

Attraction of the Week: The Sandia Peak Tramway

Mike and I recently planned a trip to Albuquerque to enjoy some great food, hiking, and mountain scenery. It was a pretty close drive from Flagstaff so we figured why not check it out while living ...

A Picturesque High Altitude Stroll Along Northern Arizona’s Kachina Trail

Since moving to Flagstaff, Mike and I have been checking out the hiking scene nearly every weekend. This city’s main draw is the amazing recreation options. If you love hiking, it’s a ...

Attraction of the Week: Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque

Petroglyph National Monument is quite an interesting addition to any Albuquerque vacation. On our recent trip to the historical city, exploring this underappreciated attraction was one of our ...

Hiking Hotspot: Sedona’s Breathtaking Airport Mesa Loop Trail

I have hiked a lot of incredible trails in Sedona since moving to neighboring Flagstaff. This entire Northern Arizona region is so gorgeous and I have taken advantage of exploring all the beautiful ...