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A Scenic Horseback Riding Adventure through the San Juan National Forest

Pagosa Springs, a little town in Southwestern Colorado, is known for its’ beautiful scenery, relaxing hot springs, and abundance of adventure/nature related recreation activities. I planned a ...

Pagosa Springs: A Soak in the World’s Deepest Hot Springs

Pagosa Springs, a gem in the southern portion of Colorado, is a great vacation destination for hikers and spa enthusiasts. What is better after a long hike than an even longer day at the spa? For a ...

25 Fun Things to do in Las Vegas (besides gambling)!

Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, is most well known for its’ abundance of world-class casinos. However, if you have vacationed to the area more than once, you will quickly ...

Hiking the San Francisco Peaks: Flagstaff’s Aspen Nature Loop

Since moving to Flagstaff, my top place to hike has been the trails up at Snowbowl. I absolutely love this area and you can find me here pretty much any weekend I am not traveling elsewhere. My ...

Exploring the Beautiful Lava Flow Trail at Sunset Crater National Monument

Sunset Crater, the youngest cinder cone of more than 600 in the San Francisco Volcanic Field, is a must-see attraction located about 15 miles north of Flagstaff. It is one of several natural wonders ...

An Easy Walk Through Towering Aspen Trees on Flagstaff’s Picturesque Veit Springs Loop

Flagstaff is home to so many beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from a “no sweat 2” mile fitness loop around Buffalo Park, to an incredibly intense all day adventurous 9 mile trek up ...

Fay Canyon Trail: A Peaceful Hike Through Sedona’s Gorgeous Red Rocks

Sedona is home to 100’s of scenic hiking trails, the majority of which offer spectacular red rock views. Fay Canyon, a short & scenic box canyon, is no exception. This beautiful, easy ...

Attraction of the Week: Mather Point at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

The Grand Canyon’s gorgeous South Rim is a must-see for anyone traveling to or through beautiful Northern Arizona. Fortunately, Mike and I have been able to take several trips here since ...

Attraction of the Week: Pluto-Palooza at the Lowell Observatory

The Lowell Observatory, located just 1 mile from downtown Flagstaff, Arizona atop a mesa known as Mars Hill, is most famous for being the site of the discovery of Pluto. This spac was founded in ...

Oak Creek Canyon Drive: 14 Miles of Beauty Between Flagstaff & Sedona

Oak Creek Canyon Drive is an extremely picturesque 14 mile drive located along Route 89a in Northern Arizona. It’s a beautiful means of transportation from Flagstaff to Sedona or vice versa. I ...