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18 Must-Try Restaurants in “The Old Pueblo”

Tucson is an emerging foodie destination well known for its’ vibrant Southwestern food scene. Since moving to the city I have really enjoyed exploring the independent restaurant scene. I love ...

Silver City, New Mexico: A Beautiful Respite from the Desert Heat

While living in Tucson for several years, Mike and I had the opportunity to check out many unique places we might not have seen otherwise. As it is still quite hot here in September, we decided to ...

50 Mesmerizing Attractions in the Southwest

The Southwest is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. This dazzling region of the country is a prime place to plan an adventurous, active, outdoorsy vacation. The ...

5 Easy & Scenic Tucson Hikes for the Hot Summer Season

Tucson is no question home to some of the most incredible hiking trails. However, finding things to do during the hot summer months can be a real challenge. Daily highs average in the 90-100+ range ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

9 Must-Do’s While Staying in Downtown Portland, Oregon

I have always wanted to visit Portland as I love both nature and supporting local businesses and this city offers a great mix of both. Mike and I like visiting any cities which still have something ...

The Most Magnificent Waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge

Magnificent natural beauty surrounds the city of Portland, Oregon. One of the prime benefits of planning a vacation here is exploring the natural surroundings. There are many gorgeous waterfalls ...