Arizona's Cardinals Stadium Opening Soon - Site of 2008 Super Bowl XLII
Monday July 31, 2006
The Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 12 will play their first NFL game in the new Cardinals Stadium, located in Glendale, about 20 miles west of Downtown Phoenix. The NFL Champion ... Read More
Up Close and Personal with Cacti - Hike in the Sonoran Desert
Monday July 31, 2006
Saguaro National Park is home to some of the most majestic Saguaro Cacti I have ever seen. Add to that the beautiful mountains, hiking trails and well-stocked Visitor's Center and ... Read More
Celebrating the Historic Santa Fe Fiesta
Sunday July 30, 2006
Originally begun in 1712 to commemorate the return of the Spanish to Santa Fe in 1692 after 12 years of exile following the Pueblo Revolt, Fiesta has both grown and ... Read More
I Heart Southwest Airlines!
Saturday July 29, 2006
No, it's not because they advertise on this site. And it isn't because they are considering assigned seating. Southwest Airlines just made a difficult week much better for me. Due ... Read More
I Love Golden Margaritas on San Antonio's River Walk. And You?
Friday July 28, 2006
I had my first Golden Margarita on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas and I was hooked on the American favorite, the frozen Margarita. My friend, Wendy, swears by ... Read More
My Las Vegas Chocolate Secret
Tuesday July 25, 2006
You never know what you will see when you follow a Las Vegas local down a back corridor at the Bellagio Hotel. We came upon a marvelous, scrumptious contraption at ... Read More
Great Dining in Historic Santa Fe, New Mexico
Friday July 21, 2006
We settled in for a memorable visit to historic Santa Fe, the highly touted art and culinary capitol of the Southwest. We visited Canyon Road with it’s world-class art galleries, ... Read More
Headed for the Bottom of the Canyon on a Mule?
Wednesday July 19, 2006
Each day visitors to the Grand Canyon take the mule trip into the depths of the canyon. Will they be prepared for the experience? I had no idea what to ... Read More
Weird and Wonderful Southwest - Ghosts, Vortexes, Mystery Lights and UFOs
Tuesday July 18, 2006
Maybe it's the record high heat that has affected my mind. But today, I am updating my vortex information, ghost information, and "Weird Southwest" information. I am fascinated by what ... Read More
Sedona, Arizona is Back in Business.... Thanks to the Fire Fighters!
Monday July 17, 2006
It was scary when they closed the roads into Sedona and the flames licked the beautiful scenery of Oak Creek Canyon. It was scary when they closed Slide Rock State ... Read More
Bisbee Arizona - Mining, Artists and an Unbelievable Stair Climb Challenge
Sunday July 16, 2006
What I love about Bisbee is that it is a rambling, historic town built on a hillside. Once one of the major cities of Arizona and, believe it or not, ... Read More
It's Back to the '50's in Reno and Sparks, Nevada for "Hot August Nights"
Saturday July 15, 2006
Shine your Chevy, detail your Deuce Coupe and hustle your hot rod over to Reno and Sparks' Hot August Nights for a celebration of America's love affair with cars and ... Read More
New Contemporary Dining in Flagstaff, Arizona - Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar
Friday July 14, 2006
We had fun exploring Flagstaff. Part of exploring, for us, is trying out new places to eat, have coffee or a drink. On this trip, we stopped in to see ... Read More
Memorialize Your Love of the Southwest in a Quilt
Thursday July 13, 2006
Janet Wickell, our About Quilting writer, shared with me some awesome quilt photographs. I was amazed at the talent and the ability to memorialize Southwest scenery in fabric quilts. Her ... Read More
Cool Colorado. New Events, Attractions and Sights Woo Visitors
Wednesday July 12, 2006
We have three pages of new information that will lure you to beautiful Colorado. Ride the historic and newly restored rails of the San Luis Express. Get in the ... Read More
Blog Entry: Open Season on Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating
Wednesday July 12, 2006
Well, with flights coming in to PHX full of Southwest customers who didn't get to pick their own seats after boarding, the assigned seating controversy is heating up. We found ... Read More
Riordan Mansion - Two Brothers Marry Two Sisters and Civilize the Wild West
Tuesday July 11, 2006
One of my favorite experiences in Flagstaff, Arizona, this past week was touring the Riordan Mansion. The docent was excellent and had a great way of telling stories as he ... Read More
Sleeping in the Freddie Mercury Room, Sipping Martinis... All In Flagstaff, Arizona
Sunday July 9, 2006
We just got back from a great time in Flagstaff. We had always known the Hotel Monte Vista was an imposing downtown historic landmark, but little did we know what ... Read More
Best Places for Margaritas in the Southwest. Do You Have a Favorite?
Saturday July 8, 2006
I had my first Golden Margarita on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas and I was hooked on the American favorite, the frozen Margarita. My friend, Wendy, swears by ... Read More
How Green Do You Travel? Green Hotels and Green Visitors' Tips
Thursday July 6, 2006
Did you know there are Green Hotels? These are hotels that meet criteria for environmentally conscious practices. We can all be "Green Travelers" whether we are staying at one of ... Read More
Sundance Outdoor Film Festival Presents Sundance Films al Fresco
Thursday July 6, 2006
Head for the City Park in Park City, Utah (no, that's not a typo!) to see some of the lesser known Sundance films outdoors, under the stars. The annual Outdoor ... Read More
Traveling with Children? Don't Gamble? Don't Drink? Hey, Don't Rule Out Las Vegas!
Monday July 3, 2006
They call Las Vegas "Sin City" and claim that "What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas," but don't let that stop you from enjoying Las Vegas, considering it for a ... Read More
An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in the Southwest High Country
Saturday July 1, 2006
While writing our July Events and Destinations article, I got enthusiastic about the Frontier Days and Rodeo that Prescott, Arizona is hosting. They tout their rodeo as the World's Oldest ... Read More
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Top Online Museum Shops of the Southwest
Saturday July 1, 2006
When I visited Santa Fe, I was drawn to the museum shops. I bought books and a lovely Mexican pendant at Rancho de las Golondrinas and a book on Pueblo ... Read More

