Here, you’ll find our travel guides for specific destinations. Please note that they are listed according to their date of publication, from the most recent to the oldest.
National parks and monuments in Arizona showcase and protect a variety of unique landscapes and historical sites. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon State after one of its parks, Arizona is home to 24 National Park units. This includes three major National Parks, a Historical National Park, and several National Monuments. However, they are all under the […]
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Since we live in the desert, visiting another desert environment like White Sands National Park has never been a priority on our bucket list. However, when we made it there this spring, we realized we’ve been missing out on some spectacular scenery. I’ve never seen sand dunes as white or as extensive as the ones
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Cliff dwellings are relatively common in the Southwest, but few offer an insider look as clear as the Gila Cliff Dwellings in Southern New Mexico. Not as extensive and spectacular as Mesa Verde in Colorado, or as easy to reach as Montezuma Castle in Arizona, they are still some of the best ancient sites in
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If you only have one day in Phoenix, it’s hard to choose between all the activities available and interesting things to see. As a resident of the city for over three decades, I plan to help pick things to do in Phoenix you’ll enjoy. The largest city of Arizona, and the capital of the state,
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We spent Thanksgiving weekend of 2022 at Zion National Park. Although it was extremely crowded, we still had a good time, and even found tranquil moments in some secluded spots. The landscape, the trails, and the Lodge are still the same as the first time we visited the dramatic park, though the experience was different
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Communicating in the Yucatan with locals is always fun, no matter how well you know Spanish. Easier than in other parts of Mexico – at least for me -, it is also an adventure and learning opportunity. “The Yucatan” refers to the Yucatan Peninsula, an area mostly known for the Maya Riviera, but one that
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The changing colors of the rocks combined with their sharp edges, along thousands of formations as far as you can see, will leave you in awe.
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If you love exploring interesting and unique far-away destinations, and you also like nightlife or Caribbean beaches, architecture, history, great restaurants, and maybe even dancing, three days in Havana, the capital of Cuba, will give you a travel experience you will never forget! In 2022, few places in the world have the ambiance you will
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Th list of the best National Parks to Visit in the fall rounds up our series of best National Parks to visit each season. Similar to the best National Parks to visit in winter, in spring, and in summer, this roundup is a group effort, with entries from travel bloggers from all over the US,
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Showcasing natural geologic wonders and an archaeological site, Natural Bridges National Monument is also a dark sky place and a model for sustainability.
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Rain, even in its extreme form, accompanied of flash-floods and high winds is cause for celebration in the Sonoran Desert.
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Another Chacoan outlier, Chimney Rock archaeological site, is one of the most remarkable ancient site in the Four Corners area. It lies on the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains, in Colorado. At over 7,000 feet, it lies at the highest elevation of all known outliers. Centered around two natural stone pillars, this site has
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