The most surprising part of Phoenix, Arizona, is the easy access to nature and outdoor activities, even though it is one of the larger cities in the United States. Phoenix is in the midst of the Sonoran Desert, a striking landscape dominated by huge saguaro cactus, with rugged mountains and intriguing rock formations. Several natural […]
Phoenix, Arizona is a hot air ballooning hotspot for good reason. In many places, scheduling a hot air balloon ride can be tricky, since weather conditions have to be just right. But with over 300 days of sunshine per year and relatively stable air, Phoenix has more fly-able days per year than anywhere in the […]
In a recent post, we looked at the amazing Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This time we turn our attention to an equally impressive spot that is right next door – The Hole-in-the-Rock formation in Papago Park. Covering 1,500 acres, the park preserves desert terrain with red sandstone buttes, saguaros and other cacti, and […]
You certainly don’t have to be a plant geek to appreciate the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. While there is more than enough detail to satisfy the most avid botanist, everyone can appreciate and learn about the richness of the Sonoran Desert, and of deserts in other parts of the world. If you thought […]
In June, 2016, The Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) held their annual awards. We were fortunate to receive two awards for the Best Action Photo of the Year. We won 1st Place for our photo of a brown bear fishing for salmon at the Brooks River, in Katmai National Park, Alaska. The photo appeared […]
While our last two postings dealt with two of Death Valley’s most famous photo ops – Zabriskie Point and the wildflower bloom – that’s only the beginning of the possibilities. The largest national park in the USA outside Alaska, Death Valley is a series of mountain ranges, valleys, canyons, badlands, and sand dunes. Most impressive […]