Santa Fe International Folk Art Market July 11th - 12th, 2009
Monday June 29, 2009
I can't make the Folk Art Market due to a schedule conflict but folks in Santa Fe say it's a "must-see." Not only will you have an opportunity to purchase ... Read More
Native American Treasures to be Found in Gallup, New Mexico
Saturday June 27, 2009
It's been a while since I had the pleasure of meeting Norbert Peshlakai, award-winning Navajo jewelrymaker. I was traveling along the Ancient Way Arts Trail and found his studio. The ... Read More
100 Degrees and Humidity Doesn't Stop Walkers in Dallas
Friday June 26, 2009
We just had the last Dallas area walk for our national walking convention. The Dallas Morning News thought we must be crazy, several walkers succumbed to the heat, but, overall, ... Read More
Try Northern New Mexico's Rail Runner Express
Friday June 26, 2009
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express, which is a new light rail system running north and south through the Albuquerque metro area, is now running from Belen through Albuquerque to ... Read More
Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico Offers Breakfast for Bat Lovers on July 18th
Tuesday June 23, 2009
This sounds like fun. When the bats return to the caverns after a night of hunting, visitors to Carlsbad Caverns will have the opportunity to see them swarm into the ... Read More
A Train Buff's Dream - Ride the Rails in the West or Across the World!
Monday June 22, 2009
We've been on some fantastic railway trips in the Southwest. But there is more. A great railway collection, which is a joint effort from About.com's Travel Guides leads you to ... Read More
Enjoy a Great Rodeo in the Southwest - Start with Reno, Nevada
Thursday June 18, 2009
Stan White, our Reno/Tahoe writer reports that the 90th Reno Rodeo rides into town this Thursday, bringing ten days of the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West!" Starting things off ... Read More
Update from the Red Rock Country of Sedona
Thursday June 18, 2009
By now you know I was up in Sedona for the Sedona Restaurant Fest. We had a great time. While dining at Troia's (you have to go!), we heard some ... Read More
Sedona - Red Rocks, Sedona Rouge and REDS
Monday June 15, 2009
What a beautiful day! The sun is shining and I'm leaving with a girlfriend for a couple of days in Sedona at Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa. We plan to ... Read More
Best Places for Southwest Views - If You're Afraid of Heights, Don't Read This
Friday June 12, 2009
It seems like I have been on top of the world lately... in Arizona, in Utah and in New Mexico. Here are some great places to get that high flying ... Read More
Finding Beauty in Cow Pies
Wednesday June 10, 2009
Well, I have to admit to what I did last Sunday. I climbed cow pies. And further, I found beauty in those cow pies. Of course there is more to ... Read More
Phoenix Zoo Admission Free for Kids this Summer
Wednesday June 10, 2009
Sometimes social media is a great place to find out what's happening in the community. I just read this on Twitter.... Free daytime admission to kids 12 and under through ... Read More
Dine in Sedona - Restaurant Fest Brings Unique Sampling of Sedona Dining Experiences
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Dine in Sedona Restaurant Fest is brand new. Beginning Monday, June 15 and ending Tuesday, June 30, 2009, the Fest will provide you with a unique way to tour the ... Read More
Cooling off in the Red Rocks - Blue Green Lizard Encounter
Monday June 8, 2009
It was sunny and the temperature in Sedona was just right for a hike. We encountered several lizards but this beautiful blue-green lizard was definitely a show-stopper. I am trying ... Read More
Release of new Disney/Pixar film Up inspires Albuquerque High Flying Adventure Sweepstakes
Saturday June 6, 2009
Win a trip to the world’s largest balloon festival, in Albuquerque. In the new Disney/Pixar film Up, a balloon salesman ties 1,000 helium-filled balloons to his house in search of ... Read More
I Didn't Know I'd Have Ghosts with My Art - Jerome's First Saturday Art Walk
Friday June 5, 2009
I've been wanting to attend Jerome, Arizona's Art Walk for some time. So I checked out availability at some of the local inns and found that many rooms were taken. ... Read More
Three Free Weekends at National Parks including the Grand Canyon
Wednesday June 3, 2009
National parks, including the Grand Canyon, are letting visitors in free during three weekends this summer.
The National Park Service announced Tuesday that 147 parks, national monuments and other spots ... Read More
The Thrill of Driving the Moki Dugway to Muley Point in Southern Utah
Tuesday June 2, 2009
I was innocently riding along touring such beautiful places as Monument Valley and Mexican Hat and it was suggested that we go to the top of Cedar Mesa to Muley ... Read More
Wildflowers Abound at Navajo National Monument
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Navajo National Monument, not far from Kayenta, AZ and Monument Valley is a great place right now to see high desert wildflowers. The issue? I can't seem to identify them. ... Read More
New Passport Rules in Effect - Video Information on Crossing the Border
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Border crossing appears to be going well. Yesterday was the first day that travelers returning from Mexico were required to have a Passport or Passport/Travelers Card. Here's a video explaining ... Read More
As of Today, Havasu Canyon is Open to Visitors
Monday June 1, 2009
The Havasupai people have updated their website reconfirming that today, June 1st, the canyon is open to visitors and reservations are being taken. I have heard that since the flood, ... Read More