Salvation Mountain: a Detour-Worthy Destination
Salvation Mountain in southern California is an exuberant patchwork quilt of hope and love.
The West
Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens: The Legacy of 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 …
3 Reasons to Escape to Ruidoso New Mexico
This post is sponsored by Discover Ruidoso Earlier this year my husband and I visited thirteen states on an epic road trip from the Chicago-area to San Diego and back, taking …
A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum
Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.
The Serendipity of Rio Bravo Brewing Company
Beer is big in Albuquerque. It’s so big they have a Brewery District. Capital B. Capital D. Not all the breweries are in the Brewery District, but they have a …
Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites: Where the Past is Always Present
The Coronado Historic Site and Jemez Historic Site in New Mexico take you back in time, but they also help illustrate the Pueblo Indians of today.
A Night at the Drive-In: San Diego Outdoor Movie Theaters
Southern California’s beautiful weather makes it the perfect place for outdoor movies.
Pick Your Own Berries at these San Diego U-Pick Farms
There’s nothing like getting out into the field and picking your own berries, so we’ve found nearby San Diego U-Pick Farms.
Destination San Diego: Manchester Grand Hyatt
If you’ve taken a boat tour of San Diego Bay you’ve seen the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Its two towers soar over the city skyline with distinctive architecture that make them …