INSIDE: We’ve found 40 lakes in Arizona to get out on the water-discover YOUR best lake in Arizona for swimming, fishing, boating and more! “Skip a stone. Take a hike. Sit a spell. Listen. Daydream. Just breathe. This is lake living.”–Unknown I might add: “Catch a fish. Paddle a bit. Take the PLUNGE!” We all […]
INSIDE: Anyone who’s been to the Arizona desert knows the importance of the cactus! Here’s a list of Instagram cactus quotes–that work anywhere else too! “The cactus is not a bad plant. It is just a beautiful plant with thorns”–Unknown If you’ve spent time in Arizona (or even if you’ve just read about Arizona!) you […]
SUMMARY: How to find magnificent Organ Pipe Cactus out in the wild: take Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument-away from main roads! Dear Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Where are all the organ pipe cacti??? I only saw one at the entrance! We arrived at the entrance to Organ Pipe Cactus National […]
SUMMARY: A visit to this charming former mining town in southwest Arizona makes a delightful getaway. We share 17 things to do in Ajo AZ. Ajo was such a pleasant surprise! An Arizona small town that manages to embrace its past while still looking to its future in creative ways. My introduction to Ajo began […]
Inside: Where to see Arizona wildflowers in the spring-we show you 24 spots to drive, walk or hike throughout the state to see these colorful beauties! “You belong among the wildflowers, you belong in a boat out at sea. You belong with your love on your arm, you belong somewhere you feel free.” — Tom […]
Inside: Everything you need to know to visit Montezuma Well, a stunning pool of deep water with cliff dwellings nearby Montezuma Castle. Imagine living in the desert 1,000 years ago and stumbling on this huge pool of water at the top of a hill . . . you’d probably gasp, right? Spoiler alert: I actually […]
Inside: Montezuma Castle in AZ: one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in America. Plus TWO BONUS free ancient sites nearby. So. Very. Cool! 😎 Can you imagine living in a 5-story apartment building . . . built into a CLIFF? Oh, and it was built 900 years ago! Thats Montezuma Castle. It’s the ruins of […]
INSIDE: These 8 gardens in Tucson showcase the beauty of the desert landscape. Discover vivid flowers, trees, and even a cactus with a pompadour! We’ll show you how you can find these natural wonders. On my first visit to Tucson I expected to see lots of sand and no vegetation. But I was wrong. The […]
INSIDE: Kingman AZ is more then a Route 66 drive-thru & an awesome drive-thru sign! There are also plenty of terrific things to do in Kingman Arizona. Yep, Kingman’s an old town on Route 66, but what else is there to do here? It turns out . . . plenty! There are lots of cool […]
Some days, we all need to “Take it Easy.” There are lots of great things to do in Winslow Arizona, even after you visit the corner made famous by the Jackson Browne/Glenn Frey song “Take it Easy.” Take a look at our list–it’ll make you want to linger a bit in this great Arizona small […]