All the tips to help you have an amazing trip to Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Petrified Forest National Park is the perfect place to stop when traveling through Arizona. The park is located north and south between I-40 and US 180 which makes it super convenient. In addition, you can see a ton […]
The Saguaro Hotel, Scottsdale, Arizona
I just realized that I never wrote about the time that we spent at The Saguaro – a Joie De Vivre Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. When we arrived at the hotel we were met by a valet, who instructed us where to park while we checked-in. We were warmly greeted at the front desk, the check-in […]
Exploring Tonto National Monument (Cliff Dwellings) in Arizona
Visiting a cliff dwelling has always been on my bucket list. When I saw that Tonto National Monument was near Scottsdale, AZ I knew that it was a place we were going to have to visit during our trip. Tonto National Monument was occupied by the Salado in the 13th, 14th and early 15th […]
Day at the Phoenix Zoo
S loves to visit zoos, so when we were visiting the Phoenix area we decided that we had to visit the Phoenix Zoo. After all it is voted one of the top 5 zoos in the nation for kids. The Phoenix Zoo is large with over 1,300 animals on exhibit. The zoo features all of […]
Exploring the Grand Canyon Part 3 – Tusayan Ruin, Desert View Point and Watchtower
To see Part 1 of Exploring the Grand Canyon (planning and Hermits Rest), click here. To see Part 2 of Exploring the Grand Canyon (Yavapai Lodge and Cafeteria), click here. On our second day at the Grand Canyon, we drove our car east towards the Desert View Point stopping at several overlooks along the way. […]
Exploring the Grand Canyon Part 2 – Yavapai Lodge and Cafeteria
To see Part 1 of Exploring the Grand Canyon (planning and Hermits Rest), click here. In this section I am going to focus on the Yavapai Lodge and Cafeteria in the Grand Canyon. When we were planning our trip, we went back and forth about staying in the park or staying in Tusayan, a city […]
Exploring the Grand Canyon Part 1 – Planning a Trip and Hermits Rest
One of the seven natural wonders of the world…the Grand Canyon. When we were planning our trip to Arizona, there was no doubt in my mind that we were going to the Grand Canyon; a first for all of us. The National Parks Service website has a wealth of information on it and I used […]
Tips for Entertaining Your Toddler on an Airplane or Road Trip
Do you fear taking your children on long plane rides or road trips? Wondering how you are going to be able to entertain them while stuck in a seat? It doesn’t have to be scary, below are some ideas and tips for entertaining your kids on a trip. I know that this tip is not […]
Exploring Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona
Slide Rock State Park is located just north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon. We decided to visit this state park because of the famous slide rock and the ability to splash in Oak Creek, which is one of S’s favorite things: water. We arrived at the park right after it opened. I have read […]
Exploring Red Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona
While in Arizona, we spent a couple nights in Sedona, Arizona famed for their red rock formations and vortexes. We really wanted to spend some time hiking, so we decided on Red Rock State Park. We arrived at the park late morning. After filling up our water bottles, applying sunscreen and armed with a map, […]