Of course the day will be fantastic after the pampered breakfast we received at Hassinger Daniels Mansion? We depart the grand mansion reluc...

After a couple days of touring and sight-seeing, it's time to return to nature as we meander eastward. Today we had a beautiful and unus...

We have hiked, toured, and relaxed by a waterfall. All great trip stops for us. Today, golf. Well…the overnight rain made it unlikely and ov...

If you're like me, New Mexico seems like a desert wasteland. Truth or Consequences? What a name for a town. Of course, Albuquerque and t...

Our drive took a very different look today. So far we have driven through the Mohave Desert and skirted Death Valley. Temperatures hover aro...

May 7 is National Fallen Fire Fighters Day. Papa and I honored the day by hiking the Granite Mountain Hot Shots Memorial Trail in Yarnell. W...

Had to check out Butcher Jones trail to see if wildflowers were in bloom. There were a few and the Saquaros looked like they wore white caps...

A little early for spring blooms at Boyce Thompson in Superior but we did spot a couple Cardinals flitting about. With heavy rain two days b...

Spring has sprung. It has been such a cold, rainy winter. We have experienced more frost delays, witnessed more snow events, and snow at low...

This is a hidden gem. OK, not so hidden. Quite popular in fact. We have lived in this area for years and didn't know about Butcher Jones...

It is amazing the number of things you don’t do when you live close by. So many places we see and think “someday” but time slips away. Final...

Not so far away is a free, magical place for children of all ages. Carl’s Damaged Pet Warehouse is located in the backyard of a residential ...

  When flying into the Phoenix area, the "<Phoenix" white sign in the Usery Mountains points the way to Sky Harbor airport (low...

  Payson is a little cooler than the Valley, so why not try a hike there. The Barnhardt Waterfall Trail is rated a moderate trail, 6 miles i...

The new BetsyB. Of course we have to put the car through the paces to make sure she measures up to our beloved Betsy. Her third and final te...

Rock Springs ended up being the highlight of our adventure this week. And it was an adventure. First, about Rock Springs.  Rock Springs   is...

Papa and I have been on-the-road over four weeks. A marathon of travel. It has exceeded our expectations, yes. And we are tired. Like a mara...

This was another driving day but even on driving days we try to get in some activity. Yesterday we met friends for breakfast. Today was to b...

Admittedly I went into this Canyon hike with reservations. The previous times we really trained and it was still a challenge. This time the ...

A few last tidbits about our journey (back to the bullet list): We hiked in distance 18 miles. That's about my normal bike commute home...