Posts in Category: West | Top Ten Travel List

Montezuma Castle: A 900+ Year Old Ancient Apartment Building

The great thing about visiting Arizona is that there are so many odd attractions which you can’t see anywhere else. Since moving to the Flagstaff region, I have spent nearly every weekend ...

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 ...

The Center of the Vegas Strip: The Beautiful Mirage Resort & Casino

UPDATE: The Mirage sadly closed down in July of 2024. This was one of the best mid price resorts in my opinion. A new Hard Rock will replace the property in 2027. Check out my full Vegas guide to ...

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 ...

A Picturesque Ride along Southern Arizona’s Dolly Steamboat

Unfortunately, most of the time it is way too hot during the summer season to enjoy any of the incredible hikes populating the Phoenix metro. I love seeing the tall Saguaro cacti and other ...

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 ...

Red Rock State Park: Gorgeous Sedona Views Minus the Crowds

Although there are many amazing hiking trails scattered throughout Sedona, with these fabulous views often comes intense crowds. I’ve lived in the area for several years and so I am always ...