Written by Katarina Betterton Only a handful of settings exist in the world where you can be in two places at once. Even fewer exist that allow you to stand in four different states! In the southwest of the United States, however, you can stand in four separate states at once. It’s called the Four
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Taos Is Art! This adventure starts in Taos, New Mexico. Did you know there are over forty different kinds museums and galleries in this small community? Magnificent Museums in Taos Choose Your Adventure! Harwood Museum of Art– Founded in 1923 by the Harwood Foundation, it is the second oldest art museum in New Mexico. Its
Come to Southern Arizona for hauntings, hummingbirds and hard gold! Southern Arizona is filled with surprises—from hummingbird havens and hard-rock mining history to ghost tours and Old West shootouts. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for exploring, before the intense heat of summer settles over the desert. I got lost in the desert
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The Glory of Tucson, AZ My Favorite City! Best time to visit is in the winter months unless you enjoy 100+ temps in the summer! Experience Tucson’s Southwestern Spirit Discover a vibrant desert city shaped by saguaro-covered landscapes, rich history, colorful culture, and unmistakable Southwestern character. Me!- Saluting the beautiful AZ sunset Choose Your Adventure!
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Mother Nature can be as gentle as a lamb or as fierce as a tiger. One July morning in 1980, while backpacking with my boyfriend Mark in the Colorado Mountains, we experienced both the lamb and the tiger in a single day. This is a story about resilience, staying calm and acting quickly. Sometimes, there
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Mysteries of the Ancient Southwest- Northern AZ and NM This month’s journey takes you through northwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona to three remarkable Ancestral Pueblo sites: Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and Casa Malpais. Each offers a different glimpse into the lives, traditions, and movements of the people who inhabited this region. Give yourself
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Lure of the Colorado Mountains Escape Into Colorful Colorado! The Colorado mountains have a way of delighting us, calming us, and inspiring a deep sense of awe. Time spent among them can awaken a greater peace within—one that helps us move through life’s challenges with steadier footing. Maroon Bells in the early morning Choose Your
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