The Southwest is full of rattlesnakes, and many of us fear them for their venomous bite. Many Grand Canyon visitors ask about their presence amongst hikers. Believe it or not, the Grand…

The Grand Canyon National Park has been working diligently over the past few years to earn a Dark Sky Park Certification. In 2016, the park was awarded a Provisional Dark Sky Park…

The historic El Tovar is located inside the Grand Canyon National Park on the South Rim. The rustic lodge offers amazing dining experiences, right on the rim of the canyon! Limited canyon…

One of the most visited National Monuments in America, Canyon de Chelly preserves a series of canyons where people have lived for, and families have sustained themselves, for thousands of years.  To…

Sometimes the main attraction is something you can’t even see.  It’s felt in your heart, its heard in the wind, or a place your imagination has to recreate.  The southwest holds on…

Just 10 miles from down town Flagstaff lies the remnants of the Sinaqua culture group; consisting of a few pueblos, graineries, and over 80 cliff dwellings tucked into the canyon walls like…

This site is right off the Interstate 17 on your way from Phoenix to Flagstaff near Camp Verde. A quick diversion off the freeway will yield a great lunch spot that will…

Between the Painted Desert and the ponderosa highlands (approx 20 minutes from Flagstaff), lies what is believed to be the largest ancient pueblo for 50 some odd miles.  North of Flagstaff up…

Northern Arizona offers a multitude of beauty and culture to those willing to stem off the main trail, seeping into the wilderness, or willing to take alternative paths to their destinations.  This…