Beneath the blazing Arizona sun, amidst a sea of cacti and succulents, lies a tranquil oasis that is a feast for the senses. This oasis is none other than the Desert Botanical Garden, a stunning natural wonderland that is a testament to the beauty and resilience of desert life. And on a beautiful spring day […]
Smooth Jazz music filled the air on this beautiful February day in Arizona at the outdoor Jazz Festival. The weather was in the mid 600F with a few clouds to keep the sun intensity low. Prepared with a light sweater that I quickly set on the back of a chair because the weather did not […]
You are walking in a field in Arkansas diamond hunting and the sunlight reflects off an object on the ground. Is it a diamond? It could be if you are walking in the fields at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Crater of Diamonds State Park Location During our cross-country road trip in the summer of 2022, […]
Fall outdoor concerts are an event to appreciate the beautiful blue sky and great music. This November we attend an outdoor rock concert on a golf course. Gates opened at 10:30 am and the last song was completed at 5:30 pm. A perfect day. Food and Beverages Are you a fan of food trucks? We […]
With over 60 wineries to visit in Temecula Valley, California, it can be daunting to choose just a few to experience on your first wine tasting trip. Follow along as we share a few tips we learned that will help you with your research when planning your next visit to Temecula Valley, California. Transportation If […]
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Balloon Fiesta in October 2022 was incredible. The sky was full of colors and creative shapes. Watched the crews prepare each hot air balloon. Then hearing the fans as they filled up the balloon. And finally cheering for the balloon as it received approvable from the ground crew to […]
Finding Quaking Aspen Campground full of pine trees is a contrast to the desert rock formations we had just driven through in Gallup, New Mexico. Location The campground is about 6 miles south of Fort Wingate, NM. Take Fort Wingate Exit 33 from I-40 and drive south through Fort Wingate, continue about 6 miles further […]
Diamond Point…….. never heard of it. Do you call the ranger station before you head out to a camping area to check on the current conditions? We call to find out what the weather has been like, how are the roads, are there any fire restrictions, are there any bears sighting in the area, etc. […]
There is a tart taste on my tongue as I bite into a blackberry. My mouth waters as I search for another wild blackberry. This was me on our camping trip in August 2022. Location Horton Creek Trailhead is located about 17 miles Northeast of Payson, Arizona. Payson is a great town to purchase supplies […]
Cooler temperatures at Bear Lake on The Rim in Arizona. How much cooler do you ask? We started driving at 11 am in the Phoenix Valley at 109 degrees Fahrenheit and then at 2 pm we reached The Rim. It started to rain and the temperature was 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The rain and temperature felt […]
