Posts in Category: Southwest | Top Ten Travel List

10 reasons you should visit Vegas even if you are not a gambler

Once upon a time, Vegas lived up to its’ reputation as a place solely for the over 21 gambling and drinking crowd. Today, this is no longer the case. Vegas now reigns as “the ...

20 Most Spectacular Places in Arizona

Arizona is one of the most beautiful states in the entire country. While thoughts of dry barren landscapes and sagebrushes tumbling in the wind may come to mind, the desert offers so much more. The ...

Nostalgic 80’s & 90’s movie filming locations

The early 80’s through mid 90’s was by far the decade for awesome movies & music, and thus, exploring these iconic movie filming sites has become a passion of mine. Almost every ...

Daytrippin’ through the Desert: 10 incredible places in Southern Arizona

Tucson is a wonderful Southwestern city with so much to offer. Beautiful resorts, world-class golfing, amazing hiking, and some of the best Mexican food in the country, can all be enjoyed on any ...

Hiking Hotspot: Pima Canyon in the Catalina Foothills

Pima Canyon is a beautiful hike located in the Catalina Foothills, a gorgeous upscale neighborhood of Tucson. This canyon is located within the Pusch Ridge Wilderness area in the mesmerizing Santa ...

3 Days in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson aka as “The Old Pueblo” is a mesmerizing Southwestern vacation destination. It’s one of my favorite places I’ve ever lived. For anyone who appreciates the rare beauty ...

Hiking Hotspot: Brins Mesa in Sedona

Sedona is a picture-perfect destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts: my favorite hiking destination anywhere. Brins Mesa is just one of numerous awe-inspiring “red rock wonderland” ...

Hiking HotSpot: Dripping Springs Natural Area

The Organ mountains, named as so for the needle like spires that resemble organ pipes, provide a dramatic backdrop for the city of Las Cruces. This small city in Southern New Mexico is a popular ...

Hiking Hotspot: Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak is a gorgeous state park located on I-10 about halfway between Casa Grande and Tucson, Arizona. Hiking at this beautiful park makes for a refreshing break for any roadtrippers making ...

Hiking Hotspot: Linda Vista trail in Tucson

Hiking amongst the tall Saguaro cacti is an experience like no other. Fortunately, in Tucson, there are more than enough beautiful places to see these magnificent plants native only to the Sonoran ...