Share Most people who live in the Metro Phoenix area are not aware that Prescott is a reservoir of lake adventures. Less than 100 miles away from Downtown Phoenix is a secret land of glass lakes, mellow rivers and streams and a entirely different way to explore our backyard. The treasure that Arizona’s nature provides [...]
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Arizona’s Centennial Celebration
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sedona, Tucson on Feb 13th, 2012
Share The Grand Canyon State (a.k.a The Valentine State) turns 100 years on February 14, 2012, and you bet there’s a lot of celebrating going on. From parades and festivals to lectures and outdoor adventures, Arizonans are celebrating all that makes Arizona the great state that it is. With such a rich cultural history and [...]
Top 6 Arizona Castles to Visit
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson on Jan 24th, 2012
Share The romantic sentiment that comes with castles didn’t get left behind as early settlers traveled to the Wild West. The open land, pink sunsets, beautiful land formations and free spirit invited the opportunity for dreams to come true. Just as medieval castles were built to provide family protection, comfort and luxury, while making a statement [...]
Share Welcome back, Readers! Today, the third installment of a series we call Back(pack) to Basics with a general guide to Flagstaff, Arizona. If this is your first experience with this series, check out our editions on Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Here, we’re gathering everything you need to know about visiting Flagstaff in a [...]
Share Today, we’re proud to present the second installment of a series we call Back(pack) to Basics with a general guide to Sedona, Arizona. We’ve included everything you need to know about visiting Sedona in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of travel resources and this year, visit the place USA [...]
Back(pack) to Basics: Grand Canyon Edition
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon on Mar 9th, 2011
Share Today, we kick off a series we’re calling Back(pack) to Basics series with a general guide to the Grand Canyon. We’ll answer all the basic questions about visiting the Grand Canyon in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of web resources and maybe even visit this Natural Wonder of the [...]
Dear Arizona Travel: Roadside Views, No Fee to See Grand Canyon?
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Mar 2nd, 2011
Share Dear Arizona Travel: We are coming with a school group on a mission trip and we were wondering if there is any where along the south rim where there may be free parking or where we could see the canyon at a reduced rate. Thank you so much for your help. Crystal R., Virginia [...]
Snowboarding in Flagstaff – Great Views and Powder Snow!
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Mar 11th, 2008
Share This has been one of the best snow seasons for Arizona in many years. It would be a sin for me not to test out the fresh layers of powder snow blessing the sacred mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona. Sometimes living in Arizona, especially The Valley (Metro Phoenix), can feel a bit monotonous and even [...]
A Bright Angel Loop
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Jan 15th, 2008
Share January happens to be the time of year that many people begin planning their trips to the Grand Canyon. Who better to ask for a recommendation than someone who treks The Canyon for a living! Rob Sewell, an avid outdoors man who owns his own Grand Canyon guided tour company, wrote a small article [...]
See Arizona for $995 – Travel Deal to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Scottsdale/Phoenix and Las Vegas
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, Sedona on Oct 3rd, 2006
Share THE DEAL: Caravan Tours’ 8-day escorted Grand Canyon tour takes you from Phoenix to Sedona, and on to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and ends in Vegas. Price includes hotels, tour escort, 12 meals, and activities such as a Jeep tour of Monument Valley and [...]