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This meandering, aptly named stretch of the Colorado River that resembles what its moniker suggests; it’s best viewed from the east rim of the Grand Canyon. Geologists predict that the river eventually will bisect th
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Located on the Verde River about an hour 20 minutes north of Phoenix, and just 40 minutes from Sedona, this 399-site complex is rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. Amenities include pool; jacuzzi; a lodge including a workout/activit
Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner! If you’re a flower gardener - and the National Gardening Association estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant
Abandoned towns and villages can be found all over the world. But there’s something especially haunting and charismatic both about the remnants of settlements that photogenically preserve the look and feel of the 19th-century Wild West. Especially b
The mystique of North America's Old West lives on at more than a hundred guest ranches, where visitors of all levels of riding experience can play cowboy (or cowgirl) for a week - or even just a weekend. They got a boost in popularity from a pair of
Many of the Amerindian tribes that were already living here when the Europeans arrived are still part of the societies that evolved in the Western Hemisphere since that fateful event (in the USA they're usually referred to as Native Americans, bu
Boasting inspiring national parks, gorgeous lush green valleys, plenty of adventure parks, thrilling adventure sports, and stunning beaches - the United States is the perfect place for you to head to for a refreshing vacation in 2020! And it offer
Read more…Commonly known as the Grand Canyon State, Arizona is and for the many deserts that cover large masses of the state that are filled with the famous saguaro cacti as well as prickly pears. Fewer people, though, realize that a quarter of the state is
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Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
Science continues to prove that being in nature has benefits for our mental health, this evidence boosting the popularity of holidays where we are able to reconnect with the world around us. To ensure you stay positive this year, riding holiday spe
Read more…Arizona is a state that fits into a lot of categories, with outstanding natural beauty, delicious food, and a thriving art scene, amongst other things - so it truly has something for everyone. We want to show you what places in the Copper State will
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For many families, summer might not be the best time to take a long vacation. Many people either need to wait until the season is over, or they prefer to go on vacation in the fall when it’s a little cooler outside. This also means crowds die down q
Many if not most countries of the world, of course, set aside choice pieces of territory to protect and often showcase precious natural environments. But thanks to its size and a conservationist ethos dating back to the mid-19th century, few countri
With over 80 years combined experience in the saddle, the Ranch Rider team has its hoof to the ground when it comes to the best riding holidays. So, where to hit the trail in 2018? From new cultural cowgirl getaways to award winning horseback safar
Many if not most countries of the world, of course, set aside choice pieces of territory to protect and often showcase precious natural environments. But thanks to its size and a conservationist ethos dating back to the mid-19th century (though thes
If you have been to the Grand Canyon I need not explain it. If you have never been, I can’t completely explain it. But here goes: It is beautiful. It is stunning. It is awesome. It is mesmerizing. Pictures cannot do it justice. For some, it is a spir
"In the first week since the controversial immigration legislation Senate Bill 1070 was signed into law in Arizona and opponents called for a travel boycott to the state, at least 19 meetings - representing more than 15,000 room nights - have decided
Read more…Three Arizona guidebook authors, including myself, have started a new blog. We'll be launching it this month. Right now, it has about 30 posts up. You can visit it here:
http://arizonatravelandadventure.com/
_If you have an Arizona or Southwest travel
How would you like to spend a night or more at a hotel once frequented by Clark Gable, Ingrid Berman, Marilyn Monroe and a long list of other Tinseltown luminaries? Or snuggle down under the sheets at a former stagecoach stop along
