Drive the Mountain Route through Christoffel National Park, Curaçao
To see Curaçao’s wilder side, drive the Mountain Route through Christoffel National Park.
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Take a road trip on Arizona’s Apache Trail Historic Road
The Apache Trail Historic Road offers one of Arizona’s best road trips. From its start near ghostly reminders of boom towns past, the Apache Trail climbs through the rugged beauty of the Superstition Mountains to Read More …
Scenic views from the Grand Canyon’s south rim
First-time visitors might be surprised by the amount of development along the Grand Canyon’s south rim. But all that disappears when you see the view from the Grand Canyon’s south rim. Take in the view Read More …
Cruising Canyon Lake, Arizona
Cruising Canyon Lake in Arizona is an opportunity to enjoy drinks with friends as towering canyon walls slip by, eagles soar overhead, and saguaro cacti sprout from rocky ledges. You may even see big horn Read More …
Teddybear cholla flowers, Arizona
My cholla cactus encounters continued as we explored Usery Park in the Superstition Mountains — but this time I managed to keep a safe distance between us! Maintaining enough distance from them was a challenge Read More …
Salt River Horses, Arizona
Having been told that a herd of wild horses roamed not far from our Airbnb near Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, we headed out early a couple of mornings to see if we could find them. This Read More …
Cholla cactus in the sun, Arizona
Cholla cactus have a (well deserved) reputation for nastiness, but they certainly can be beautiful. I discovered a nice patch of cholla cacti while we were out exploring the desert northeast of Phoenix. I love Read More …
Last year’s flowers in Saguaro National Park, Arizona
As usual I am heading down to Arizona for a too-brief visit this spring and I am trying very hard to keep my expectations in check. While this has been a phenomenal wildflower season in Read More …
Share the road Arizona desert edition – four mode road sign
Visitors traveling through Saguaro National Park are advised to share the road with the usual suspects (cars, bikes, and pedestrians), as well as the local armadillos! Arizona 2015 itinerary – a wonderland of rocks, cacti, Read More …
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, Arizona
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is one of my favorite springtime destinations in Central Arizona. It would be a great destination at any time, as there are always interesting plants and at least a few blossoms; but Read More …