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Fire Trucks, Musical Instruments and a Botanical Garden Tucked into the Hills near Scottsdale
What would YOU do if your spouse presented you with a 1924 fire engine as a gift? Start a collection? […]
“The West’s Best Western Town”
It’s a curious tagline for a city better known for golf courses (200+), art galleries (l00+), luxury resorts and destination […]
The Best of the Rest of 2021
When news of the coronavirus began to emerge in early 2020, we were vacationing in Hawaii with friends Marlene and […]
Wrapping Up Utah on a High Note in Bryce Canyon
Of the five national parks in Utah, Bryce is the smallest (1/10 the size of Canyonlands) and highest (elevation ranges […]
A Grand Visit to the Grand Staircase – Boulder, Utah
If you google Grand Staircase New York, a photo of the so-called Stairway to Nowhere, a now-closed visitor attraction in […]
Kanab – “The Greatest Earth on Show”
So says the catchy advertising slogan on the welcome sign as you drive into this small town of ~4,700 residents […]
Remarkable Landscapes & Water Woes in Page, Arizona
“There are more things to do in Page, AZ than any other region in the entire state of Arizona.” (http://wedreamoftravel.com) […]
A Visit to the Navajo Nation – Monument Valley & Antelope Canyon
The hotel restaurant and snack bar at Monument Valley were closed, and the only dining alternative was six miles away. […]
On the Way from Here to There
Q: What do you do when check out time at Point A is 10 am and check in time for […]
Breathtaking Scenery & Too Many Visitors – Welcome to Moab!
Moab, Utah: population 5,300. Annual visitors to Moab: 3 million. All looking for a memorable experience that includes food, lodging […]
Colorful Grand Junction – Red Rocks, Red Wine and Autumn Splendor
We breezed through Grand Junction during a family road trip in the summer of 1996 with a quick drive in […]
Just Passing Through 