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My Favorite Travel Spots
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items I love traveling and hiking, especially in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Here are my recommendations of favorite places that I love visiting and spending time outdoors.
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A list of all my favorite places that I have visited in Arizona. I love exploring the Native American Ruins and I enjoy hiking at The Grand Canyon and in Sedona. I also love visiting the small towns along Route 66.
Located just North of Flagstaff, is the largest well preserved ancient Puebloan ruins with walking trails to explore the ruins. It is so incredibly beautiful in person along with beautiful southwest desert landscape that surrounds it. Such an unforge...
Wupatki National Monument
Sunset Crater National Monument is located 30 minutes near Flagstaff, is surrounded by a beautiful scenic landscape that was created by the last volcanic eruption around 1085 AD. The Scenic drive and hiking trails have well preserved lava flows and a...
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument also located near Flagstaff, is a well-preserved cliff dwelling that is located in a deep canyon that was built during 1100 and 1250 AD by the Sinagua people. They are two trails, on site, the Rim Trail is only a 0.7- ...
Walnut Canyon National Monument
One of the most popular National Parks in Arizona, the Grand Canyon has beautiful deep canyons and landscapes and has many hiking trails. I love hiking along the Bright Angel Trail, but I usually go half-way since the trail takes you to the bottom. I...
Grand Canyon National Park
Located near Holbrook, Arizona this National Park has a beautiful site known as The Painted Desert. Another great site is Newspaper Rock that contains Native American petroglyphs, also in the park is beautiful colorful crystalized petrified wood. Exh...
Petrified Forest National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Located in Winslow, Arizona is a well-preserved meteorite impact site. The site has a great space museum and guided walking tour around the top of the crater. It also has a wonderful gift shop.
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark
Montezuma Castle National Monument is one of the best preserved Native American cliff dwellings. It is located in Camp Verde, Arizona near Sedona and Jerome, AZ.
Montezuma Castle National Monument (2026) - All You SHOULD Know Before You Go (with Reviews)
Montezuma Well is a part of Montezuma Castle National Monument and is a 20 minute drive from Montezuma Castle. Love the trails and scenery
Exploring Montezuma Well - Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
One of my favorite places to visit when I'm in Sedona, AZ. The Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site along with the Historic V Bar V Ranch. It has the largest petroglyph Rock Art in the area. Highly recommended.
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
Love visiting the old mining ghost town of Jerome AZ near Sedona.
JEROME | Visit Arizona
Sedona, Arizona is a great place to visit if you love hiking and relaxation. Love the beautiful scenery and great for photography.
Welcome to Red Rock Country
A beautiful Mexican style arts and craft village in Sedona with a variety of shops and a beautiful chapel
Tlaquepaque Village | Historic Shopping | Sedona
New Mexico
A list of the many places that I have visited in New Mexico.
I love Albuquerque, New Mexico it's one of my favorite destinations. I love the history and the many festivals it has to offer.
Visit Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque is a great place to visit that is rich in history and culture. The local crafts and shops and restaurants in Old Town make it worth visiting.
Visit Old Town Albuquerque | The Official Old Town Guide
San Felipe de Neri Church is a historic church built in 1793, the oldest church located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Spanish Architecture of the church is beautiful.
San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church
Nevada My Home State
Things to do beyond the Las Vegas Strip
I love visiting this place just 45 minutes from Las Vegas. Valley of Fire has beautiful red stone formations. The park has many trails and a brand new visitors center and Native American petroglyphs at Alti Rock and on the Mouse's Tank Trail/ Petrogl...
Valley of Fire State Park
Lake Mead is a great spot for boating, hiking trails, camping and a picnic. One of the most popular hiking trails is The Historic Railroad Hiking Trail with scenic views of the Lake.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Love hiking this trail through what was once a railroad. This trail has great scenic views of the lake.
Bike the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Located in Henderson, Nevada this museum has a collection of Southern Nevada's history and Historic Heritage Street of well preserved historic homes, a historic wedding chapel, trains and a ghost town.
Clark County Museum
Boulder City, Nevada is a historic small town between Lake Mead and Hoover Dam and 20 miles from Las Vegas. It has a Historic Downtown District, the Nevada State Railroad Museum and Tom Devlin's Monster Museum.
Boulder City, Nevada | Things to Do in Boulder City, NV
A great place to visit and tour Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam | Bureau of Reclamation
Love this Museum in Historic Boulder City, Nevada near Las Vegas. The Monster Museum has a collection of used props used in movies, displays of monsters a giftshop and a movie theater.
Tom Devlin's Monster Museum
I Love the 13 mile scenic drive at Red Rock Canyon. I also love the many hiking trails. Only 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Reservations for Timed Entry are required only from October through May. Reservations are not required from June through S...
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area | Bureau of Land Management
California
My Favorite Places to Visit in California
Solvang, California is known as The Danish Capital of America. This beautiful Danish Village has great food, shops, delicious bakeries and wine tasting rooms. A great place to visit.
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La Purisima State Historic Park is located in Lompoc, California. The Spanish Mission dates back to 1787 and has historic buildings and trails.
La Purisima Mission