Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 25 – the Center of the World
I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d …
Yuma Territorial Prison Museum: A High School Full of Criminals
Step inside Yuma Territorial Prison Museum, one of the most feared places in the American Southwest.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 23 – How to Grow a Date
Dates are incredibly labor-intensive to grow, and we got the scoop at Martha’s Gardens Date Farm in Yuma, Arizona.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 20 – Schnecks and Switchbacks
After we left the Verde Canyon Railroad, our accommodations for the night were at the Tavern Hotel on Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona. We found the address and …
Verde Canyon Railroad – Ghost Towns and an Enchanting Excursion
All aboard! See what it’s like to ride a heritage excursion train near Sedona, Arizona.
The Captivating Allure of Scottsdale, Arizona
Explore things to do in Scottsdale AZ, a desert land that draws artists, creative chefs, talented winemakers and brewers, and anyone enchanted by the great outdoors.
Horses & Herons & Swallows, oh my! What it’s like to Kayak Salt River
There’s no need for experience if you want to paddle this peaceful class 1 float near Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Legacy of Sanguinetti, Yuma’s Merchant Prince
Meet one of Yuma’s favored sons, an Italian-American who made a profound impact on the community.
The Casino That Isn’t and Arizona’s First Motel
Besides the movie “3:10 to Yuma,” I knew nothing about the border city in southwestern Arizona. I hadn’t even seen the movie, either the original or the remake, so the …
A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum
Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.