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5 Beautiful Sedona Summer Hikes

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 ...

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40+ Must-Do’s in and around Las Vegas

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 ...

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Chiricahua National Monument: “The Wonderland of Rocks”

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 ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Tucson’s Hidden Canyon Bowen Trail

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 ...

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8 Great Daytrips to Escape the Phoenix Heat

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 ...

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Bisbee, Arizona: Former Copper Mining Town Turned Tourist Hotspot

Bisbee, Arizona: Former Copper Mining Town Turned Tourist Hotspot

Bisbee is a small city located about 92 miles southeast of Tucson, and thus, most popular with locals seeking a quick daytrip. Mike and I decided to check it out as it’s a super close drive ...

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15 Scenic Hikes in Tucson

15 Scenic Hikes in Tucson

With 4 prominent mountain ranges surrounding the city, Tucson offers no shortage of fascinating desert hikes. These ranges consist of: Tucson Mountain Park, the Rincon Mountains, the Santa Catalina ...

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15 Fun & Free Things to do in Tucson

15 Fun & Free Things to do in Tucson

Today, it is hard to believe that Tucson was at one point a sleepy little desert town. These days are long gone, and consequently, real estate prices continue to climb as more transplants flock to ...

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Vacation Spotlight: Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Vacation Spotlight: Pagosa Springs, Colorado

One year, Mike surprised me with a birthday trip to a beautiful little town in Colorado home to a healing hot springs resort. We came across a hot springs many years ago on a long roadtrip and ...

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10 Must-Do’s in Tucson, Arizona

10 Must-Do’s in Tucson, Arizona

Ever since moving to Tucson, I have fallen in the love with the rare beauty of the desert. Hiking here is always an interesting experience especially for those of us who grew up in completely ...

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