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Arizona  
Arizona is called the Grand Canyon State for more reasons than one! The Grand Canyon may be the largest in the state, but other canyons in Arizona are just as grand. Read on…
Locals Know Best - Geotourism Map Guide, The Sonoran Institute
Stop and smell the wildflowers in the Grand Canyon State
Exploring the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park by Lisa D. Smith
Lake Havasu City - the first planned Community!
The Whiskey Keeps Pouring as the legends live on in Historic Whiskey Row, Prescott, Arizona by Lisa Smith and Nancy Reid
What's There To Do in Yuma; A Closer Look At This Amazing Destination by Nancy Reid
"Historic Sites Partner to Offer a Passport to Adventure, Yuma, Arizona."
Colorado River Pottery
The Dobson Museum
Guide to Yuma Museums
The Sonoran Desert - divided down the middle by the Colorado River - makes the Yuma area a premier wildlife and bird viewing destination
 

California   
Cruisin’ the San Joaquin Waterway and Feelin’ the Delta Breeze – Read about our recent trip aboard the Delta River Cruise, exploring the San Joaquin Waterway out of Stockton. Read on.
Family Fun in Julian, California - Fishing & Boating, Wolves, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Nature Trails, Apple Pie and more makes Julian the ideal Family Destination for the Summer! Read On…
Gold Prospecting in Tuolumne County, California By Paul Lander, The Nomadik Fanatik   
4 Great Southern California Labor Day Weekend Getaways
"Star of the silver Gate" - the Old Lighthouse and more to see at Cabrillo National Monument by Nancy Reid
Fun stuff in North San Diego's Coast & Country
Great Family Outings in San Diego County
Dramatic Borrego Springs
St. Barnabas Retreat Center and Labyrinth by Nancy J. Reid
About the National Parks Conservation Association and their Programs to protect our California Desert National Parks
Crestline and Lake Gregory by Lee Reeder
Joshua Tree National Park
Step Out of the Ordinary - Explore the Morongo Basin
Eaglenest B&B in Julian, CA
Southern California Desert Destinations
North Lake Tahoe Shows Shades of Fall
Visit the Tecopa Basin area on your way to Death Valley National Park, CA
An "Oasis of Murals", Twentynine Palms, CA.
Wildflower Alert, Twentynine Palms, CA
National Study Names Ventura as A Top “Walker-Friendly Urban Area”
Vista in June
A Splash of Fall Color and a Winter Sports Mecca - Wrightwood
Wrightwood - Scenic Tranquility

Colorado     

Nevada     
North Lake Tahoe Shows Shades of Fall

New Mexico    
Santa Fe For Family Travel

Utah     

General

National Parks - The Place to Be for Family Fun- An article outlining summer fun in our National Parks
Clean Vacationing - Nothing ruins the feel of a pristine, natural area more than a bunch of garbage. Dave & Lillian Brummet, authors of Trash Talk, share ideas on keeping our travel destinations clean and unspoiled. Read on…
Who Can Afford to Buy a Bed and Breakfast?
How to Become an Innsitter
What are the Joys of Innkeeping
Vehicle Prep for Daylight Savings Time - Inspect Your Vehicle’s Lights So You’re Not Left in the Dark!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Discover Hispanic Heritage in our National Parks and along our National Historic Trails
Five Fabulous Winter Destinations
Butterfly Gardens throughout the Southwest USA
Great Garden Getaways & Flower Powered Adventures.....
Featured Museums and Attractions of the Southwest
Southwest Travel Connection-Reflections of the Southwest’s Natural Beauty & Heritage:
Burros, Petroglyphs, Whale Watching, Wildflowers & Cliff Dwellings by Lisa D. Smith|

Travel Routes
Historic Highway 80 Becomes Official
California Highway 76 from Oceanside to Lake Henshaw
Travelin’ 158 Miles of the Mother Road’s Longest ‘Uninterrupted’ Stretch.
By Lisa D. Smith
Road Trip: Yuma, Arizona to Laughlin, Nevada
Experience the Rim of the World Hwy, a National Scenic Byway to Crestline, CA.