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Whale watch redux: A great adventure

Friday, January 15th, 2010

If you try something once, you’re just interested.  If you try something a second time and you still enjoy it, you know it’s a great thing.  So, I’m here to report that whale watching was even better the second time! (more…)

Travel Adventures: Why Watch a Whale?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Go on a whale watch and it might change you for life.  Why? (more…)

Geocaching adventures

Monday, January 11th, 2010

One adventure that almost anyone can have anywhere in the world is “geocaching.” To the uninitiated, geocaching is using a Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate coordinates and find where someone has left a “treasure.” But, really, the fun is in the hunt. (more…)

Travel to Granite Dells

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Actually, the location is called Watson Lake Park just north of Prescott Arizona. Whatever it is called, I find it breathtaking. (more…)

Holiday Travels in Prescott, Arizona

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

During the holidays, Prescott decorates more than most communities. Their Courthouse, the Yavapai County Courthouse, acts as the center of a giant light display. (more…)

Travel to Charming Prescott, AZ

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Prescott has charm.  It is absolutely undeniable.  When you first see Prescott (pronounced Pres – CUT), you have the feeling that you’d really like to live there.  Warm and friendly with quirky shops and a town square around the courthouse, Prescott is a great place to visit. (more…)

Travel to Tucson for Christmas

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Like many people, traveling is something you probably enjoy or you wouldn’t be reading this blog.  As a place to visit during the holiday season, Tucson, Arizona gives you a fantastic climate and an old atmosphere, conducive to a holiday spirit.  If you can’t have snow – the proverbial white Christmas – you might as well have a classical Spanish holiday in old Tucson. (more…)

Travel to Biosphere 2: Science’s version of Big Brother

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

In September, 1991 until September, 1993, eight people lived together in one very large “house,” Biosphere 2. (more…)

Traveling to Tucson

Monday, December 21st, 2009

More than once I have been talking to someone from outside Arizona who says, “I have relatives who live in Tucson.”  It’s interesting that no one ever says, “I have relatives who live in Phoenix.”  I know it’s just an odd coincidence, but it’s still interesting. 

So, what is it about Tucson that attracts a slew of wealthy retirees and others to make it their home? (more…)

Hotel Travel Experiences in Scottsdale

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

My first stay in Arizona was at the Camelback Inn when I attended a conference.  Let us say that I was not disappointed with my accommodations. Today’s blog will talk about the Camelback as well as an old timer that has been renovated, the Valley Ho. (more…)