Tall waterfall cascades into pool of light blue water

Ultimate Arizona Wonders bucket list and top ten list

After an eye-opening experience I had in 2014, I created the ultimate bucket list of amazing Arizona wonders I have to visit and started checking them off.

Legacy of Arizona artist lives on in his paintings

Robert Dalegowski loved Arizona – especially the Grand Canyon. It showed in the artwork to which he devoted so much of his life.

Historic El Tovar Hotel transcends time on Grand Canyon South Rim

Along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon sits the El Tovar hotel, known by travelers around the world for … More

Experience Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower up close

At a point high above an elbow in the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River shifts from south to west … More

Desert View offers unique perspective from Grand Canyon South Rim

Like an oasis for travelers, the Desert View Visitor Center awaits people arriving at the Grand Canyon’s south rim from … More

Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery helps Rainbow Trout get a healthy start

Due to the wildly fluctuating water levels and temperatures in Arizona’s waterways, the fish population doesn’t exactly thrive. And when … More

Refreshing Rim Country experience flows from Horton Spring and Creek

So many amazing natural gems can be found in Arizona’s rim country – the part of the state situated on … More

Mogollon Rim separates Arizona high country from desert

If you spend enough time in or researching Arizona, you’re bound to hear the term “Rim Country.” It’s a reference … More

Ancient dwellings at Tuzigoot National Monument

Few experiences can help you feel the spirit of the Southwest like exploring one of the many ancient dwelling sites dotted around Arizona. Tuzigoot National Monument, a couple hours’ drive north of Phoenix, is a wonderfully restored geological wonder.