Less than a five-hour drive from Las Vegas is the vibrant town of Sedona. People from the Pacific Northwest come down to Sedona to ‘winter.’ People from Phoenix (about 1000 feet in elevation) drive to Sedona (over 4000 feet in elevation) in the summer to escape the heat. Most of the drive from Las Vegas is along picturesque I-40. A…
The Grand Canyon, about six million years old, is definitely one of the “Wonders of the World.” There are similar places like the Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii. There is also the 12 mile trail down the Samaria gorge on the Greek Island of Crete. It is, indeed, the largest gorge in Western Europe. It is, though, narrow at one…
Just over a four hour drive from Las Vegas, is a small community of Winslow, Arizona. This enclave is on route I-40 that was once part of the historic Highway 66 which went from Chicago to Los Angeles. There are a number of beautiful vistas along the way. This high desert city has a population of only about 10,000…
If you travel, mistakes and detours are in store. My brother recently booked a hotel in South Carolina. He actually wanted to book the same named hotel in Colorado. It took a few calls to Hotwire to correct the problem. Some people have made critical air reservations. Booking Athens, GA instead of Athens, Greece for example. We have had our fair share of…
A Great Photo Opportunity at Montezuma’s Castle There are many travelers that ride past the Montezuma’s Castle exit. It is a pity they miss this monument, as it is spectacular. Located just five minutes from I-17, you could view the entire monument in about thirty minutes. We actually came twice: one during a rain, and once during the sunshine.…
A Few Tips on seeing the Petroglyphs Follow route 179 out past I-17 and continue for another four miles going east. You will come to several one lane bridges. Not much traffic, but a UPS did fly past us. The V Bar V Ranch was a private ranch owned by several ranchers in the past. They all had one…
A Few Tips about Tuzigoot This Monument is well worth a stop along highway 89A, not far from Clarkdale going to Jerome. This Sinagua village was built on top of a small hill overlooking the valley and river. It is indeed a beautiful vista. There is a museum with friendly Park Rangers. The trail is paved and it does…
Well Worth the Short Journey Located a short ways from I-17, the Montezuma’s Well National Monument is historic to the region. A limestone sink hole spring was a valuable asset to the Sinagua Indians. The paved hike to the well is extremely short. You might have more trouble finding a parking space. It is, indeed, well worth the hassle…
Don’t Miss Nellie Bly Boutique! Walking around historic Jerome, we came across by accident Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes. By far, it is one of the most interesting shops in Jerome. Jewelry, plenty of Kaleidoscopes you can touch and see through. And unusual art work abound. We enjoyed the friendliness of the staff who allowed you to touch any item. They will…
A Unique Restaurant in Jerome Located on the winding road in Jerome, Arizona, The Haunted Hamburger is a “must do” place to eat. The actual restaurant has since been remodeled but the character still remains. You will find a good meal served here. The owners have three other restaurants in the area and they know how to operate an…