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 Few Tips about Paris Las Vegas There is something exciting about “Paris.” Maybe it is the name, or a semblance of its bigger sister. Walking through the hallways one feels the excitement and energy of “Paris.” A fast elevator takes you to your floor. We found our room to be comfortable and quite adequate. The bathroom was large…
A Few Tips about the National Memorial Perhaps the only place where there is a National Cemetery and extinct volcano comes together. The “Punchbowl” is one of the natural wonders of Oahu. It also makes a great picture overlooking Honolulu and Waikiki areas. Over 30,000 people are buried here at the National Cemetery of the Pacific Memorial. Etched into…
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…
Should you Dine at The Woods? It was a good idea of Tiger Woods to spend his monies creating a unique restaurant near his home. At least he can write off some of his expenses by taking his loyal friends and fans to his own restaurant. Located in Harbourside Place in Jupiter, it is not overly pretentious, but then…
A Few Tips on the Petroglyph’s There are over 20,000 known petroglyphs in this national monument established in 1990 by President George H.E. Bush. It is located west of downtown Albuquerque on I-40, well-marked. There is a small visitor’s center with a short film. The Park Rangers will ask you if you want to do “a paved trail” or…