A Day Trip to Tubac, Arizona
Tubac, Arizona makes for a wonderful day trip from Phoenix, Arizona. Tubac is 45 minutes south of Tucson, sits on a beautiful valley floor that peers onto 10,000 ft peaks, and also boasts a healthy, and growing artist colony. We left for Tubac at 7:00, on a Saturday morning, and arrived at our destination at [...]
Arizona’s Tumacacori National Historical Park
Phoenix Day Trip – today we made a day trip to Tubac, and also visited nearby Tumacacori National Historical Park. Tubac is a popular Arizona destination because of its quaint, beautiful setting with 10,000 foot mountain views in the background, and its reputation for having a large collection of unique artist boutiques. But that is [...]
Flagstaff’s Sled Dog Races, Lost in Northern Arizona, and a Bedeviled GPS
You know you have gone to far when your wife, who comes from a long line of Roman Catholics, is looking for some holy water, a cross, or perhaps even a silver dagger to slay your momentary burst of frustration.
A Night at Flagstaff, Arizona’s Inn at 410
The Inn at 410, in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a most wonderful place to lie your head after a busy day of sightseeing in northern Arizona. This 1894 6,000 square foot mansion, built in the craftsman style, is sure to have every appointment that a discriminating traveler might expect.
Coming – The 62nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration & Rodeo
This weekend we will be attending The 62nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration & Rodeo in Wickenburg, Arizona. [Creative Commons photograph courtesy of Bill Gacey on Flickr]
Coming Up – The 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts
This weekend we will be roaming down to Tubac, Arizona to check out the Tubac Festival of the Arts. [Note: Creative Commons Photograph from Cobalt123 on Flickr]
Breakfast at Flagstaff’s La Bellavia Restaurant
As we walked through the blanket draped over the doorway to keep the draft out, we found ourselves gazing upon a delightful diner with artwork from local artists on the walls, a mild smell that lets you know that you are in a building likely over 100 years old mixed with wondrous breakfast smells from the kitchen, and the beaming smile of Jennifer (pictured with Carol) our waitress.
A Winter’s Drive to Flagstaff, Arizona
Today we made our journey up the mountain to Flagstaff. When we left Scottsdale, at 9:00 a.m., it was 60º, and when we made it to Flagstaff, two hours later, it was 31º. As we made our climb we saw patches of snow at 5,000 feet, deep snow at 6,000 feet, and gobs of snow in Flagstaff at 7,000 feet.
Itinerary: Flagstaff’s 24th Annual Winterfest
This weekend we have planned the maiden journey for The Roaming Boomers travel and adventure website. When we noticed that Flagstaff was having its 24th Annual Winterfest, we thought this might be a fun little excursion to try out our travel planning systems.
Breakfast at Tortilla Flats
When you walk into Tortilla Flats, you will immediately notice the walls papered with $1 bills, and you can belly up to the bar on real leather saddles while you enjoy your cackleberries (hen’s eggs) for breakfast, or perhaps a monstrous Bull Rider burger for lunch.
