Friends were meeting us in southern Arizona for a few days of camping and exploration. “Where should we go?” they asked. “Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument,” we answered, its rugged beauty still forged in our minds from our first visit 20 years earlier. Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Paddling the San Juan River
When it pops up your Facebook feed as a memory, it's a great reminder to share a perfect adventure. June is a prime month to be paddling the San Juan River, as are the months of May and September. This river trip has everything - from ancient ruins, rock art, and historic trails … [Read more...] about Paddling the San Juan River
Discovering the Past: Self-Guided Walking Tours
There are ghost walking tours, heritage home walking tours, cultural tours, historic district tours, old city tours… the list goes on. I’m always keeping my eyes open for self-guided walking tours when we travel. Why? There is a sense of place that comes when we connect feet to … [Read more...] about Discovering the Past: Self-Guided Walking Tours
Put This in Your Pocket: Nevada’s Mount Irish Archaeological Site
Nevada’s Mount Irish Archaeological Site – who cares? No one is searching for travel during a Pandemic. There are bigger, more pressing concerns. I’m not sticking my head in the sand; as I'm writing this I know the situation we are in is life changing. But I also know that it … [Read more...] about Put This in Your Pocket: Nevada’s Mount Irish Archaeological Site
Exploring Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona may be one of the less-visited geological wonders in the Grand Canyon State, but it is a “wonderland of rocks.” Join us for a little hiking laced with history in this monumental adventure! Disclosure: This post contains … [Read more...] about Exploring Chiricahua National Monument