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Legends, stars, and close-kept secrets in Southern Arizona State Parks

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Utah has five national parks in just the southern half of the state, so you could easily spend a few weeks road tripping without covering an overwhelming amount of distance. Add a sixth N.P. to the trip by hitting up the less traveled north rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona!Read More

A Love Affair with Grand Canyon National Park

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I moved to Sedona, Arizona in December 2017, having only been once before to visit. On my previous trip, I had spent several days basking in the glory of the Red Rocks and the famous glow of the energy vortexes. It was my 27th birthday. Six months later, when the opportunity to move to Sedona presented itself, I took a leap of faith. I knew Arizona was magic and I wanted to be in it.Read More

Parker, Arizona: Rugged desert and even a ghost town!

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Traveling from Phoenix to the Mojave Desert, I stopped in Parker, Arizona for a few days. This unique gem of a destination is located within the “West Coast” region of Arizona on the Colorado River and isn’t far from larger metropolitan areas like Phoenix (160 miles) and Las Vegas (178 miles). I was delighted by […]Read More

Flagstaff is Your Hub for Adventure in Northern Arizona

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Flagstaff, Arizona is a popular destination for world travelers and tourists, and for good reason! A short drive from the southern entrance of Grand Canyon National Park and neighboring Sedona, this historic city also sits squarely on iconic Route 66. With three national monuments within an hour’s drive, a ski area with year-round activities, and […]Read More

6 Reasons to Visit Sierra Vista, Arizona

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Southeastern Arizona is home to many hidden gems, and the city of Sierra Vista is one of our favorites. Located within eyesight of Mexico, this destination surprises at every turn. Here you’ll find lush nature preserves, miles of hiking and biking trails, historic ghost towns, delicious international cuisine, and so much more. Here are our […]Read More

Lake Powell: The Perfect Weekend Getaway

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The winter doldrums of Wyoming had my boyfriend Kyle and me in a slump. Early April is spring everywhere else, so we were thrilled to head south to the border of Utah and Arizona for a weekend trip. Stepping out of the car into the sunshine made us forget about the foot and a half […]Read More

Chandler, Arizona: A Fun Family Adventure

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Welcome to Chandler, Arizona!  Chandler is a thriving city in the tech industry located minutes away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  While business may take you to Chandler, we recommend bringing the entire family!  There are many fun family activities just waiting for you.  Here are our family’s favorite things to do, see and […]Read More
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