Will you be driving through Arizona and New Mexico on I-40 without a lot of time to explore? Check out this one-day southwest road trip itinerary. There are many things to see and do in the American Southwest. From a variety of national parks like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley to charming little towns, […]
If you are looking for multigenerational fun for your family, there’s no better choice than a dude ranch. For years, the American West, and especially Arizona, has been home to many guest ranches that provide a way for families to develop western skills like horseback riding while experiencing cowboy culture. Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, recently traveled […]
Exploring the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona is one of my favorite baby boomer travel memories. However, with just two visits under my belt, I’m far from an expert. Not to worry. Vera Marie Badertscher became extremely familiar with the area during the ten years that she researched her book, which she co-authored with Charnell […]
Have you thought about visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon? Keep reading as I share our personal experience at the Grand Canyon North Rim and tips for planning your trip. A trip to the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. Over the course of 5 to 6 million years, […]
Are you looking for tips on how to spend 3 days in Flagstaff, Arizona? You’ve come to the right place for your Flagstaff itinerary. Wrtier and photographer, Teresa Otto, shares her experience exploring Flagstaff. This American Southwest city offers so much to see and do! Get ready for national monuments, delicious food and some celestial surprises. […]
Canyon de Chelly, located on the Navajo Reservation, sits atop the Defiance Plateau along the northeastern edge of Arizona. This off-the-beaten-path national monument combines spectacular scenery, ancient cliff dwellings, and a look at a traditional Navajo way of life. It’s well worth the time and effort to explore. People have lived in Canyon de Chelly […]
It takes a plan to enjoy a trade event as large as the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. My 2025 Tucson Gem Show travel tips will take you there. As an 11-year resident, I visited the show many times. In fact, I even worked at one of the wholesale shows for a couple of years. Held […]
Have you thought about a Four Corners road trip by motorcycle? There’s a subset of active boomer travelers who enjoy exploring on a Harley or BMW. That includes Diane White who is here to share her first-person experience exploring the United States’ Four Corners region by motorcycle The active, independent travelers hit the open road […]
If anything piques our travel radar, it’s exploring the many off-the beaten-path travel destinations located throughout the American Southwest. Guest writer, Bill Haskamp, is here to tell us all about one of the most remarkable and isolated sites in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument as we go exploring White Pocket, Arizona. By way of introduction, I’m […]
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