Western United States Archives

Visiting National Parks in the COVID era

Posted on July 15, 2020August 8, 2020 by Janet Frost

During the month of June we took off on a road trip traveling to some of our beautiful National Parks. The trip was... Read More

The Wild West

Posted on May 24, 2020September 9, 2020 by Janet Frost

The American West is often characterized as the Wild West. Explorers and early settlers, heading west, were the fringe of civilized society back... Read More

3 Days in San Diego

Posted on April 15, 2020July 30, 2020 by Janet Frost

San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. The city boasts nearly perfect weather year-round. This 12-mile long natural... Read More

5 Top Arizona Birdwatching Destinations

Posted on February 16, 2020February 15, 2020 by Janet Frost

For decades I have been fascinated by wild birds. Once I picked up a camera, they became my favorite, albeit most elusive targets.... Read More

Arizona Sky Islands: Santa Rita Mountains

Posted on January 16, 2020January 24, 2020 by Janet Frost

“Sky Islands” refers to isolated mountain peaks that are not part of a larger range like the Rockies or Sierra Nevadas. These forested... Read More

Day 2: U.S. States loaded with National Parks

Posted on December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 by Janet Frost

Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of National Parks. Each day we are exploring some statistics and facts about our National... Read More

3 Days in Mesa, AZ

Posted on December 16, 2019May 13, 2020 by Janet Frost

Mesa, Arizona is one of many suburbs of Greater Phoenix. When planning a visit to Phoenix, it is difficult to choose where to... Read More

Celebrate Native American Heritage in Salt River

Posted on November 27, 2019February 20, 2020 by Janet Frost

**Disclosure: I was hosted by the Salt River Tourism Board. All opinions and Learning are mine.** November is Native American Heritage Month. The... Read More