Need some sunshine? Phoenix is a fun place to find it year-round. Phoenix is among the Top 10 largest cities in the U.S., so it is loaded with activities and amenities. It is a sprawling oasis in the desert. Temperatures are sunny and mild in the winter and incredibly HOT in the summer. When you […]
Wondering what to expect at Bearizona in Williams, Arizona? This wildlife park is a popular stop for families, and it's a good addition to a Grand Canyon, Route 66, or Northern Arizona trip. My family visited Bearizona on a Spring Break trip to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. My kids were a little old for […]
Do you want to plan a trip to Horseshoe Bend in Arizona? Photos on social media have made this spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Colorado River more popular than ever. And Horseshoe Bend is an easy stop if your road trip takes you through Page, Arizona. It's just outside the city and you can see it […]
Are you ready to check the Grand Canyon off your bucket list? It's a big place and I had a lot of questions about how to get there, what to do, where to stay, and more before our Grand Canyon trip. My family visited the Grand Canyon during spring break. My kids were ages 14 […]
Planning your first trip to Flagstaff, Arizona? It's a great base for a Grand Canyon trip, and there are a lot of other fun things to do here too. We teamed up with Discover Flagstaff – the official visitor's bureau – to plan our Spring Break trip. I'm glad we did because they recommended great […]
Are you looking for fun things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona with kids? We just came back from a spring break trip to Flagstaff, and there are a lot of great activities to choose from. We spent a full week here. Flagstaff is a great destination for families. My kids were ages 14 and 16 […]
There are so many fun things to do in Sedona, Arizona. This beautiful desert destination is a great choice for families who love nature and outdoor activities. It has excellent parks, historical sites, shopping, dining and resort activities as well. This article was written by my good friend Chris. She is a mother of five […]
Is Four Corners Monument on your bucket list? It is the only place in the United States where you can stand in four states AND three sovereign nations at the same time. Four Corners Monument is the spot where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona meet. The Navajo and Ute nations both overlap the United […]
Have you heard of Glen Canyon Dam? We made a trip here last summer as part of a family reunion, and it was a lot of fun. My parents and I planned a June getaway to the Grand Canyon North Rim, with our base in Kanab, Utah. As the trip neared, my sister's three kids […]
Do you see a three-day weekend in your future? It's a great opportunity to hit the road and see some pretty amazing things throughout Utah and Arizona. My wife and I spent a three-day weekend visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, the sites around Page, Arizona, Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. It's […]
Did you know that only 10% of Grand Canyon visitors see the North Rim? We are among that group, and I am sharing all my tips for planning a trip to the Grand Canyon North Rim. When I was about 14 years old, my dad loaded our family of six, four cousins and both my […]
Hey there! My family stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix during spring break, and its' now one of my kids' favorite hotels EVER. The Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix is a luxury resort, but it's friendly, unpretentious and fun for families. The resort offers a lot of activities to keep you from […]
Hello! The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa was the first stop on our recent spring break vacation in Phoenix. I was instantly impressed by the beautiful grounds, historic character, and authentic Southwestern attitude. We loved this laid-back historic property, which opened 85 years ago as a retreat for Goodyear executives. The Wigwam Resort is a modern […]
