Paddle Camping along the Upper San Juan River - Hiking & ...
A lot of people boat the San Juan River. There's a reason for the crowds: the deeply orange canyon walls beckon with just enough water action for a rousing, but not wrenching, time. Sand Island to Mexican Hat, the Hat to Clay Hills: by all means, ... [... more]
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Mooney Falls, Havasupai Indian Reservation
If you have the time for the 3-day trip down to Havasupai, Valentine's would be an ideal time to make the journey. The scenery below Mooney and Havasu Falls are more Carribean than Sonoran, with crystaline white cascades, sparkling turquoise ... [... more]
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Arch Canyon, Organ Pipe National Monument
When you really want to get away from it all, head down south to Organ Pipe. The desert is lush and almost foresty here, with tall saguaros and organ pipe cacti dominating the landscape. Drive along Hwy 85, through the small towns of Ajo and the ... [... more]
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Grand Canyon - Tour by Train, Raft, or Air - Southwest USA
Stand on the edge of this majestic beauty and experience the dramatic wonder of Mother Nature. From its 5000 ft deep, 277 mi long, and up to 18 mi wide gorge, to its plateaus and hills, the Grand Canyon is one of the world's most stunning ... [... more]
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National Treasure: The Grand Canyon - Senior Travel
Six of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World no longer exist. Over time, even the finest man-made marvels eventually have met destruction. But it is said that, "Sights seen in the mind's eye can never be destroyed," and only the natural [... more]
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Northern Arizona Swimming Holes - Hiking & Backpacking
It's HOT across the state of Arizona. If you visit, chances are high you'l be seeking a watery paradise to cool your jets. These lakes are within a three-hour drive of Phoenix, and all are at a cooler elevation than the "Valley". Don't forget [... more]
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Southwest USA Celebrates Cinco de Mayo - Southwest USA
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and the week leading up to that date are very popular in the desert Southwest. This is a Mexican holiday celebrating their victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexican-Americans celebrate this ethnic ... [... more]
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The Road Less Traveled -- Route 66 - Senior Travel
It's not on the map, yet it's arguably the most popular roadway in the US. For many, it's a corridor to a more uncomplicated time, America's emblematic access road to memory lane. Even the road sign, itself, has become an icon of our nation's ... [... more]
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Yuma Proving Grounds - Heritage Center and Golden ...
Book About The Golden Knights: The U.S. Army Parachute Team (Serving Your Country) Yuma Proving Grounds is a great day trip for the family while visiting Southern Arizona. If you are a history buff, the Heritage center is a must see. The Golden ... [... more]
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Yuma Arizona Silver Spur Rodeo - Southwest USA
Historical and Hysterical document of Yuma Rodeo Days Past. 1955 Video including rare footage of Jack Knapp the infamous dwarf rodeo clown and Buck Abbott a celebrated bareback trick rider. The parade views include 1955 1957-1960. Full Length ... [... more]
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Grand Canyon Glass Skywalk Bridge - Southwest USA
This isn't a glass bottom boat or a plane with a glass floor. It is a floating bridge out over the edge of the Grand Canyon. Now you have a choice when you visit one of natures wonders... The Hualapai Indian tribe hooked a glass-bottomed walkway ... [... more]
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Dining with the Dead / Yuma Arizona - Southwest USA
The Annual Dinner in the Cemetery is held every January in the old Yuma Arizona Cemetery, First Avenue and 13th Street. Sponcered by the Genealogical Society of Yuma, the event features tours of the cemetery from 3 to 8 p.m. Impersonators of the ... [... more]
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