Just north of Phoenix, Arizona you’ll find the Verde Valley. While many go there to enjoy the Verde Valley Wine Trail, there are mysteries to be discovered in the remnants of the ancient cultures of the area.
Phoenix has more than spas to attract visitors
February 20, 2013 By
Spend a few hours a day away from your hotel or resort exploring these interesting sights in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area of Arizona.
La Paloma de Tubac: A great place to shop in Southern Arizona
November 14, 2012 By
There are galleries and souvenir shops in Tubac, Arizona. But just outside the main historic shopping area, down the street from the venerable St. Ann’s Church, is La Paloma de Tubac. You’ll know you are there because of all the enticing pottery in the courtyard. The outside shop is filled with beautiful colorful folk pottery… Read More
Tucson’s Mission Xavier del Bac: White Dove of the Desert
October 30, 2012 By
Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, Arizona is often called “The White Dove of the Desert.” The mission does seem to rise in stark white glory from the desert sands of the Tohono O’odham Reservation.
Natural wonders of the world
October 29, 2012 By
Intrepid travelers have their favorite “natural wonders,” and it’s not always the best known places that capture one’s sense of awe.
Spending holiday time at the Grand Canyon
October 19, 2012 By
What’s it like at the Grand Canyon at holiday time? From about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. provided the is sun shining at the Grand Canyon, you may even feel warm while hiking the rim or visiting an outlook and peering into the canyon. Keep in mind that the weather is unpredictable. Winter conditions at the South Rim can be extreme. Expect snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. After 3 p.m. it gets cold and you may want to bundle up or head inside.
