Tag: Arizona
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U.S. Geological Landscapes: Five Places That Tell the Natural History of the Earth
These are five landscapes in the United States where visitors can clearly see the forces of geology at work, from volcanic eruptions and lava flows to erosion, water, and time shaping the land.
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History, Legends, & Frontier: Tales of the American Old West
There’s something endlessly captivating about the stories of the American Old West. It was a time when anything west of the Mississippi River was considered untamed territory—where cowboys and outlaws crossed dusty streets, saloons echoed with laughter and tension, and boomtowns could rise and fall almost overnight. These are the stories that have shaped how…
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A Weekend in Phoenix: Desert Views, Ghost Towns & Cacti {Arizona}
A weekend in Phoenix turned into a surprising mix of desert beauty, outdoor adventure, and unexpected discoveries—from paddleboarding at Canyon Lake and exploring Goldfield Ghost Town to the Desert Botanical Garden and a sunset hike at Hole-in-the-Rock.
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Lost Dutchman State Park {Arizona}
On our last day in Arizona, in between wedding festivities, we decided to make a drive down to see the Lost Dutchman State Park. This park is about a 40 minute drive from Phoenix and is absolutely worth the effort to go and see it. This state park is named after a legendary gold mine…
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Riparian Preserve {Arizona}
This last weekend I got to go down to Arizona for a friend’s wedding. I was so excited to get to spend a few days with my friends and to celebrate the joy and happiness of our friend getting married. I flew in on Thursday and spent the rest of the day going to and…
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Tombstone {Arizona}
Anyone who is interested in the old west has heard of ‘The town too tough to die’ of Tombstone. Originally settled in 1877, it became one of the largest boomtowns in silver mining in the country. And with the promise of silver, the city drew thousands of people in hopes of striking it rich. But…
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Grand Canyon National Park {Arizona}
The Grand Canyon is nothing short of a geological masterpiece. To see all the layers that have been created over millions of years is amazing. With the canyon stretching approximately 277 miles long, 18 miles across, and over a mile deep- it is no wonder that the immensity and majesty of it makes it one…
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Four Corners Monument {Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, & Colorado}
Have you ever wanted to be in two places at once? What about being in four places at once? Well then you need to make a trek to Four Corners, the only place in the states that four states meet giving you the change to be in all of them at once. The monument is…