A Great Home Base: Flagstaff, Arizona
I’d heard of Flagstaff before we visited, but I knew absolutely nothing about it. That’s the best way to approach some new places: with an open mind and wide eyes.
Highrise Apartments: Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona
600 years ago, the Sinagua people built homes at sites that were as beautiful as they were defensible and practical. Modern visitors can see them today in Arizona.
Trees Turned to Stone: Petrified Forest National Park
How does wood petrify? What does it look like? Is it really as beautiful as they say? During my time in Arizona, I unraveled these mysteries.
Exploring Hopi Heritage at Homolovi State Park, Arizona
Homolovi is the largest of Arizona’s state park archaeological sites, featuring a kiva and 1,200 rooms. Walk through time and history in this sacred place.
Week 2 in Albuquerque: Southwestern Art, Tent Rocks and Vintage Style
From Albuquerque, I explored Santa Fe one day, and went hiking at the gorgeous Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument another.
Week 1 in Albuquerque: History and Friends
I loved Albuquerque’s Southwestern charm, tasty eats, vintage style, and easy access to beautiful petroglyphs.
Going Underground in Carlsbad, New Mexico
After passing by the frosty Guadalupe Mountains National Park, I descended underground to explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Adventures on the Border: Del Rio, Texas
Del Rio, Texas is home to the lovely Amistad Reservoir and pictographs at Seminole Canyon State Park.
January in the Texas Hill Country
Texas Hill Country has so much to offer, like swimming holes, rivers, barbecue, architecture, and fun hangouts with friends.
Camping and Hiking in Pace Bend Park in Texas
I hiked and primitive carside camped at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis in Texas. Here’s what I did to enjoy my stay.