As I made my way through Central Arizona, I found myself in the charming town of Cottonwood. Nestled below the majestic Mingus Mountain in the breathtaking Verde Valley, the Main Street exudes an air of rich history and nostalgia. What strikes me first about Cottonwood is its unique climate, influenced by its altitude of 3,300 …
Located in the northeast portion of the ‘Valley of the Sun,’ Fountain Hills is a decidedly upscale suburb of Phoenix that’s known for its magnificent views, world-class golf, and trendy shopping, dining and art galleries. It’s also near some beautiful lakes, massive nature preserves, and historical sites too, many of which are in nearby Scottsdale …
Located in south-central Pima County on the border with Mexico, Sahuarita and nearby Green Valley are south of Tucson near the Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation. The area’s original inhabitants were the Hohokam people, who were hunters, gatherers and farmers who dug canals into the tough Arizona soil to water their crops – which mostly consisted …
Located in Pinal County between the cities of Phoenix and Tucson, along the Interstate 10 corridor, Eloy is a town of fewer than 20,000 residents which lies in the vast Sonoran Desert. Though there’s not much to the town itself, it has its fair share of historic, geologic and natural sites that you’ll want to …
Show Low, a charming city nestled in Navajo County, Arizona, has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. This small yet vibrant community has a fascinating history that dates back to its establishment in 1870, officially incorporating as a city in 1953. One of the most intriguing aspects of Show Low is the origin of its …
Translated into English, the Spanish word after which the town is named means walnuts. It’s anybody’s guess why they chose that name, but it’s probably because of the walnut trees that are found in the area, mostly on the fields of commercial growers. The town of Nogales is just a stone’s throw across the border …
Chock full of some of the country’s most amazing landscapes and natural wonders, Sedona, Arizona is also full of fascinating history, and it’s an important area for those who believe that its majestic mountains are home to mysterious forces that defy explanation. Sedona is also a go-to spot for those looking to explore the area’s …
To say Sedona, Arizona, is a beautiful holiday destination is a bit of a short sell. Really. The little Southwestern city of just 10,000 people has been drawing millions of visitors each year for a reason. And it’s not all to do with Sedona being a hotspot for UFO sightings. Nestled amidst soaring rusty sandstone …
An incredibly beautiful place, Antelope Canyon is magical to visit and is sure to entice and astound visitors with all of its amazing sights. Located in Arizona, the slot canyon is wonderful to wander around and the two most scenic sections are the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower Antelope Canyon. Known respectively as ‘The …
One of the most incredible natural wonders on Earth, the Grand Canyon in all its glory needs to be seen to be believed; it will certainly leave you feeling small such is its colossal size. Carved out of the rock over millions of years by the Colorado River, the canyon cuts through the desolate landscape. …