"Arizona"

Arizona is a land of many things. To the south lies the land of heat and dust, where the desert, adorned with golden hills and outcrops of cacti and mesquite,…

When visiting the Phoenix area, a great trip not at all far from town, is to board the Desert Belle for a 90 minute cruise on Saguaro Lake. Sit back,…

What started as a simple tourist excursion in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona became much more for me. This four-part series begins with my introduction to Frank Lloyd Wright at…

When planning your much-needed, post-COVID getaway, you have a long list of potential locales to consider. The U.S. is full of beautiful, sweeping vistas, breathtaking mountains and picturesque shorelines. It…

Electric cars let you proudly show your eco-friendly values, but what happens when you want to travel beyond your hometown? Can an electric vehicle (EV) handle a road trip? Yes!…

My mobility is limited, and I am 79 years old. And yet, adventures excite, energize and enrich my life! There is much to see and learn.  My travel options are…

One of the most immediate ways to delve into a culture is through its food; and few places have as distinctive a culinary heritage as New Mexico. New Mexican cuisine…

Sedona, Arizona draws visitors from all over the world with its imposing red rocks, fine art, and the chance to encounter a mysterious vortex. But there’s another growing industry in…

Old Town Scottsdale has solidified as a mix between contemporary and upscale restaurants, bars, and boutique shops, with a splash of the quaint “Western” feel one would come to expect…

I admire those who can point to the dark night sky and identify a slew of constellations. Growing up as a fourth generation inner-city Chicagoan, looking up at the sky…