Travel Articles
Explore the American deserts, the Southwest, and the Wild West. From ghost towns and abandoned places to scenic drives, national parks, desert wildlife, hiking trails, Route 66 and more.
Where Did the Wild Horses Go? SR-347 & Riggs Road, Arizona
Wild horses once regularly crossed SR-347 near Riggs Road in Arizona. As sightings declined, questions followed. This article documents what may have happened and why hope remains.
Butterfly Emporium
Sometimes a desert dilly dally calls for saguaros. Other times it calls for a tropical greenhouse filled with thousands of butterflies. This is what I found at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Above Phoenix: My First Hike to the Top of Piestewa Peak
Normally I seek out lonely desert roads and forgotten places, but Piestewa Peak showed me the beauty of a mountain crowded with hikers, laughter, and shared determination.