When you venture beyond the bustling streets of Metro Phoenix, you’ll discover Casa Grande, a captivating town with a distinct character that sets it apart from its larger urban neighbor. While Casa Grande has experienced significant growth and modernization in recent years, it has managed to preserve its rich history and old-world charm. Stepping foot …
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 …
Aptly known as the “Natural State,” Arkansas is located in the south-eastern part of the United States of America. Reportedly, 56% of the state is covered in forest, which includes 2.5 million acres of national forest, 50 state parks, 7 national scenic byways, and 3 state scenic byways. Once known as the “Bear State” due …
A small town with some big waterfalls, Puerto Iguazú is just a short ride away from the national park filled with magnificent falls that share its name. This UNESCO World Heritage Site of cascading waters might be the main draw for tourists here, but visitors can easily occupy themselves with several eco-centric, cultural, and leisurely …
A fast growing town on the Severn Estuary near Bristol, Portishead is an old fishing and deep-water port that has gone through a big transformation since the 2000s. The deep-water port and accompanying industry has disappeared, to be replaced by a swish residential development at the Portishead Marina. Whopping container ships now pass Portishead by …