Tucked into the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness in Arizona and Utah, are a series of amazing slot canyons that you have to see to believe. Paria Canyon is the most famous and among the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. Paria (originally spelled Pareah) is a Ute Indian word meaning “salty” or “muddy water” [...]

Jerome, Arizona, has a unique and exciting history. In the late 1800s, copper was discovered and the mining boom began. During its heyday, the copper mine produced an astonishing 3 million pounds of copper per month (not to mention a nice bit of gold and silver as well) At its high point, Jerome’s population peaked [...]

If you like outdoor adventure Northern Arizona is the place for you, with endless places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb or just take a scenic drive, everyone can find an outdoor activity that suits them. But if you’re looking for something new and out of the ordinary to explore be sure to spend an [...]

Northern Arizona is known for jaw-dropping landscapes, cosmic geologic structures, heavenly skies, and more recently, good beer. So if you enjoy a cold pint after a long day of exploring the many wonders of Northern Arizona here are three microbreweries that will serve ‘em cold and please your palate. Beaver Street Brewery 11 S. Beaver [...]

Of all the magnificent and breathtaking geologic sites around Flagstaff, Arizona, Red Mountain may not be very well known, but is definitely one of the most fun to spend a day exploring. Marking the halfway point between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Red Mountain is easy to get to and a great hike for all [...]

Wickenburg, Arizona sits along the banks of Hassayampa Creek. The town was established as a supply depot for the Vulture Mine, discovered in 1852 by Henry Wickenburg, after whom the town is named. By 1870, almost 500 people lived in Wickenburg, providing supplies and workers for the mine — throughout its lifetime, the Vulture produced [...]

Azaiampa is a Native American word from the Hohokam people which means “water that is hidden.” The settlers in the area adapted the word to Hassayampa because it sounded more Spanish. One of the translations of “Hassayampa” is “the river which flows upside down.” In either case, it marks the spot of a river that [...]

The Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona calls itself “Arizona’s Most Western Museum” and after a visit to the museum you’ll agree. Located on historic Frontier Street in downtown Wickenburg the Desert Caballeros Western Museum features two levels of authentic western art, Native American arts, crafts and artifacts along with rocks and minerals, dioramas, [...]

[ad#Arizona Orbitz 300x250]You should visit Phoenix Arizona in the Winter because Arizona has around 340 sunny days each year. Average temperatures in the Valley of the Sun (the communities surrounding Phoenix, Arizona) have an average day time temperature in the 60s or 70s during the winter months and the temps rarely drop below freezing at [...]

Join us in Arizona for the 20th Anniversary of the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a fun and exciting thing to do if you happen to be in Scottsdale in the winter and early spring. Housed in a unique venue, under 40,000 feet of “big white tent”, this is the temporary [...]