While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing daytrips to easily escape the brutal Phoenix heat for a weekend. While the Phoenix metro area is home to a number of unique indoor ...

Bisbee, Arizona is a small city located about 92 miles southeast of Tucson, and thus, most popular with Tucson vacationers and locals seeking a quick daytrip. The historic architecture and picturesque location in the Mule Mountains is just one reason tourists are drawn to the town. The abundance ...

Portland is most famous for being one of America’s quirkiest cities. The eccentric city keeps true to its’ famous “Keep Portland Weird” motto. An offbeat destination, Portland offers endless interesting & unique attractions at every turn, thus, making it a great choice ...

With 4 prominent mountain ranges surrounding the city, Tucson offers no shortage of fascinating desert hikes. These 4 ranges consist of Tucson Mountain Park, the Rincon Mountains, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and and the Santa Rita Mountains. There are numerous parks and preserves within each of ...

Magnificent natural beauty surrounds the city of Portland, Oregon. There are many gorgeous waterfalls within a half hour drive of downtown in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. The mesmerizing rustic Gorge stretches on for over 80 miles along the border of Washington and Oregon. This breathtaking ...

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 the area for a mild winter escape. New restaurants and businesses continually open their doors. ...

Idaho Falls, the hub of Eastern Idaho, is most well-known for its’ close proximity to Yellowstone. The city is located just 2 hours from the entrance, and thus, sees an upsurge in tourists during the summer months. As the region’s cultural hub, the small city is home to a number of ...

Pagosa Springs is a gorgeous small town in the Four Corners region of Southwestern Colorado. Because it is surrounded by the beautiful San Juan Mountains and home to a number of natural wonders, Pagosa is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a scenic and adventurous vacation destination. The ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse of the 4 major US deserts. Surprisingly, a diverse range of plants and animals thrive in the harsh conditions. The Sonoran Desert is the wettest desert on Earth due to the strong summer monsoon season. The resulting lushness of the desert is a ...

Most of us are familiar with top rated aquariums like Chicago’s Shedd or Central California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are wonderful aquariums to visit all over the country, not just in the bigger cities or coastal areas. One really odd place where you would never think to ...