The Ancient Cliff Dwellings of Arizona... and Why is Spring Break Just for Kids?

Cliff Dwelling on the Past in Arizona

The Old West is a lot older than gunfights, Tombstones, and Boot Hills.

For our journey back in time, we rode off into the sunset, heading west.

South Central Arizona is generously sprinkled with ancient ruins left behind by the Native Americans of the area... CONTINUE READING >>

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We All Deserve a (Spring) Break

Why should kids in school be the only ones to get a break at this time of year?

We can’t think of a reason not to make a break of our own. After the grey and cold of the last few months we should go someplace sunny, fun, and tropical, but not too far away. That sounds like... CONTINUE READING > >

Cure Aging? How About Curing Attitudes?

Yes! "People 50 and older ... look forward to having the time and the freedom to do what they want to do and to enjoy life on their own terms." - AARP's CEO, Jo Ann Jenkins... CONTINUE READING >>

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Our Grand Canyon Adventure LIVE

Follow us in real time as we take on the majestic Grand Canyon by mule, in a helicopter and by bike - a true fear conquering adventure!

And if that's not enough, we will be having a grande time at the 40th Annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque in beautiful Sedona, romping in Flagstaff, eating as much Mexican food as we can, and showing off all the natural beauty of Arizona... CONTINUE READING  >> 

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A Bloodcurdling Buffet - 12 Frightful Foods of the World

How about a terrifying tour of the globe just in time for Halloween?

We've consumed these dozen frightening foods from around the world... so you don't have to... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Why? Could it be the Cacti?

Everybody has to ask “Why?” from time to time. Our time came on the drive to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. On the northern edge of the park, along the only road going in, lies the miniscule town of Why, Arizona.


Wondering why, we figured we should ask around. The Why-Not Travel Store seemed a good place to inquire. Actually, it was the only place to inquire.

It seems there are two main stories as to how the town came to be named Why, one more likely true than the other.


Some folks say that... CONTINUE READING >>

Easy to be Hard

While we are firm believers in a "take it easy" philosophy, we have never been standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona before. Call us wacky, we were pretty stoked about it.

The town of Winslow is pretty stoked, as well.
They built a little monument to the lyric, complete with a mural of a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford slowing down to take a look at the statue named "Standing On The Corner." It's painted as if it is a reflection in a plate glass window and really works. The mood is captured.


Cool as it was to climb inside an Eagles song, we... read more

Sphere Conquering

Near the little town of Oracle, Arizona, one of the world's great experiments took place. When the Biosphere 2 experiment began, it caused such a stir that it became a part of pop culture, even getting a mention on Seinfeld, and nothing says "made it" like a Seinfeld reference.

These jokes... read more

In Dry Heat

There seemed to be a crossroads to our Arizona fun, Tucson. We kept passing through on our way from one place to another, so we decided to stop and check it out.

We started our excursion at the Garden of Gethsemane. This odd collection is the work of Felix Lucero and some divine inspiration. Wounded in World War I, Felix thought he was dying and he called on The Virgin Mary to make a deal. If she would save his life, he would dedicate it to creating Christian art. Mary held up her end and so did Mr. Lucero.


Times were... read more

Cliff Dwelling on the Past

South Central Arizona is generously sprinkled with ancient ruins left behind by the Hohokam, Salado and Sinagua peoples as they moved from one place to another following game or the rains. 

We began our exploration at the big house, no, we didn't wind up in the slammer, we went to... read more

What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?

We hitched our wagon in Tombstone, Arizona and had a rip-roaring time! A reenactment of the Gunfight at OK Corral, a historama narrated by Vincent Price (sounds like the "Thriller" Video!), Boothill Cemetery (No Les, No More ) and a night of music and authentic frontier gibberish at Big Nose Kate's Saloon... read more

Amtrak 15-Day Rail Pass Live-Blog - Week Two

Week Two of our crazy 15-day Amtrak Rail Pass. See the Rockies by train - the only way you can see these views unless you are whitewater rafting! Veronica washes her hair with oatmeal, we see a haunted train station, view of the Pacific and the mountains from the dome car! Tour of the bathroom anemities and meet the coolest Amtrak employee ever- Ellis the Cafe Guy! Tons of video and pics! ....read more

Amtrak 15-Day Rail Pass Live-Blog - Week One

Week one of our crazy 15-day Amtrak Rail Pass. Chicago to California via Santa Fe. Ride along with us as we show you the ins-and-outs of train travel, eat in Santa Fe, hang out with Michael Jackson in Hollywood, and get caught in a wicked storm that stopped the train! Loads of video and interviews, including David's "tour" of couch seating...read more