Heels down. Toes out. Squeeze with calves, not knees. Lighten up on the reins. Sink your butt into the saddle. So began my first riding lesson at the Arizona Cowboy College in Scottsdale which was followed by instructions in grooming, …
Category: Arizona
Scottsdale, Where the Desert Blooms by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Scottsdale is a strange and beautiful hybrid flower of modern architecture, outrageous culinary treats, and Cactus League Spring Training with accompanying nightlife and wild entertainment – all in bloom while we speak. Like a silk moth …
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Great KOA Kamping Across The USA by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Many little unusual wheel riding toys were available to families and the playground was well equipped and beautifully maintained. Even the K9 Kampground was fun, with a play kabin for doggies too! Lots of the KOA Kabins were filled for …
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ by Bonnie and Bill Neely
April, May, September, and October are the best times to visit this Navajo “Place Within the Rock.” The wide, flat canyon floor is surrounded by red, sandstone mountains of sheer cliff walls, exceeding 1,000 feet high in places. The scenery …
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Sedona, Arizona: A Mystery No More by Terry Zinn
After now spending a very hectic two days in Sedona I can say that it is not a total mystery to me any longer. Another quick visit several years ago had me baffled as to what all the hype was …
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Arizona’s Century Birthday
Photography by Emma Krasov Arizona turns 100 years in 2012, and I celebrated the centenary of its statehood by visiting the city of Phoenix and its environs this spring. Out of Arizona’s five “C”s – Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus, and …
Meteor Crater Near Winslow, Arizona by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We had passed Exit 233 on Interstate 40 west many times and negated the idea of turning off to see Meteor Crater… Perhaps our big RV can’t make it up the road; Perhaps there is nowhere to park it…It’s probably …
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THE “BIG FOUR” OF SUNNY, SOUTHERN ARIZONA by Dean & Nancy Hoch
“Hi, Brett, how would you like to head to sunny Arizona with us for a few days?” “Where in Arizona?” our 13-year-old grandson replied. “Phoenix area,” we answered. “What’s to do there?” was his next question. “Not sure,” we replied, …
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Rafting in the Wake of Georgie White- Wildcat of the Grand Canyon by Linda Ballou
“Wake up people! Find your behind and sit on it,” Captain Adam yelled over the roar of the monster wave spilling into a 20-foot hole- dead ahead. Lava Falls is the most fearsome rapids on the 227-mile Grand Canyon run. …
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Getting that Wild West Feeling by Roy Stevenson
Arizona’s high desert has rapidly become one of the destination spa and resort meccas of the world. The high desert is perfect for spas and resorts with its high altitude, clean air, year-round sunny weather, a plethora of tourist attractions, …
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