Spirits, Spooks and Spelunking- Central AZ Do you believe in ghosts or enjoy exploring off-the beaten paths? Check out the town of Jerome for otherworldly phenomena. The sacredness of Sedona has special country for you to just meditate or relax. Lastly, the Lava Cave not far from Flagstaff is an easy walk into a unique […]
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If you are seeking an adventure, then this Northern Arizona outdoor activity will not disappoint. However, to soak in Arizona’s Verde Canyon Hot Mineral Springs, you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there safely. Who can resist sliding into a basin full of clean, warm water, delightfully titillating your legs and arms? My
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When was the last time you hiked a glacier or followed a trail of wildflowers, or just sat on a rock in nature, listening to all the sounds and soaking up the warm sun? The 100th anniversary of National Parks is next week on August 25, 2016 and I suggest before the summer completely slides
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I have ridden a bicycle since I was 3 years old and I never tire of riding into new and old areas. Just the wind on my face clears out the cobwebs in my brain and makes me feel more alive. Enjoy these five fabulous biking trails in the southwest.  I know there are more,
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Haven’t had the time to visit a national park lately? Western National Parks Association, the National Parks Store, and Hubbell Trading Post are bringing the national park experience to the 2015 Tucson Festival of Books! This premier event hosted by The University of Arizona brings together authors, artists, and enthusiasts of all kinds in an
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 The Elusive Mexican Spotted Owl According to Audubon Magazine, the Mexican Spotted Owl is the rarest one in the United States. Highly localized within its wide range,(travels from Mexico north thru Arizona, New Mexico to Utah, and Colorado) this creature seeks out cool, shady canyons, often in areas surrounded by the hot, dry slopes of
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Legacy of the San Xavier Mission and Christmas Cards Traditions have a way of sticking with us without our total awareness. The legacy of the San Xavier Mission and Christmas has been my tradition is grounding me. The tradition of keeping my Christmas cards hanging on the door for weeks after the holidays are over
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