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10 Tips for Western Road Trips

Driving through the Western US is an amazing experience, although you need to be prepared for potential drawbacks. These include: long stretches of barren land, diverse and constantly changing ...

Hiking Hotspot: Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain is a challenging, yet iconic hike in Phoenix. At 2704 feet, it is the highest mountain in the city, so the climb up (esp in the desert heat) is pretty rough. Because of the ...

20 Great US Touristy Attractions…Part 1

After many years of traveling, I have learned that some tourist attractions are worth every penny, while others leave you wishing you would have spent your money elsewhere. I have compiled a list of ...

My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

Update: I’ve done so much more hiking since originally writing this article. A few other fantastic hiking destinations I’ve lived in recently include: Flagstaff (a gorgeous 4 season ...

Favorite U.S. Region

UPDATE: I have done a lot of traveling since originally writing this post years ago. If you come across this post, definitely take a look at my Northern Arizona Travel guide, my Western North ...

Articles in Category: Southwest

10 Tips for Western Road Trips

Hiking Hotspot: Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona

20 Great US Touristy Attractions…Part 1

My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

Favorite U.S. Region