Venture into the Four Corners region of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. There is mystery and history galore in this part of the southwest. I have visited these areas several times and always come away with a sense of awe and wondering how the Ancestral Puebloans even made it in this very dry area. […]
Summer may not be completely here, according to the calendar, but it sure feels like it in New Mexico. Today at 1:30pm it’s 101 degrees! We need rain so badly! Time for everyone to start doing some rain dancing! This season, I am volunteering my time at the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market. My job is […]
Now for something completely different! A lot of people are traveling with their pets these days, therefore a new type of tour company has opened for business! Now you can take your beloved dog with you on your travels. Happy Tails is a new tour concept that is dedicated to taking you on fantastic adventures […]
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 […]
If you need any inspiration to visit national parks this summer, take a look at these winning photographs in the 2015 Share the Experience contest sponsored in part by the National Park Foundation. Many feature public lands in the West, making them a close-to-home destination. First prize and $10,000 went to Yang Lu of El […]
SO OWN IT! Celebrate America’s national parks during this centennial year with an amazing outdoor adventure. See something new, do something you’ve never done before, and plan it now with the help of National Geographic—-your best resource for the latest parks guides, trail maps, fun books for kids and much more. ENTER TO WIN A […]
Get Your Hands on Audubon’s Award-Winning Bird Field Guide For Free! It is that time of year again to explore the Sonoran Desert before it gets too hot. Rolling grasslands, high mountains and warm winters makes southeastern Arizona a birdwatcher’s paradise. More than 500 species of birds call this area home–hummingbirds can be seen year […]