Ride a train through a holiday light display at a unique valley railroad park By Joanna Dodder Nellans McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is likely the only place in Arizona where someone can ride a train on a figure-eight track that winds through a continuous Christmas...
A cornucopia of color lines Kaibab Plateau roads and trails By Joanna Dodder Nellans If you’re accustomed to the Prescott Basin’s backcountry roads, which are chock full of rocks and bumps and inclines, experiencing the seemingly endless smooth, flat...
Scenic Sedona Historical Society tours offer local history against a spectacular backdrop Article and photos by Joanna Dodder Nellans If you wonder how Sedona used to look as you drive up Highway 89A through its busy business district, a Red Rock Loop History Tour...
Events Across Arizona celebrate African American freedom By Joanna Dodder Nellans | Photos by Wayne Parham Since Juneteenth became an official federal holiday two years ago, polls show Americans have been steadily gaining a better understanding of its meaning....
3-day WeekendZona excursions highlight rural destinations Local First Arizona’s mission is to help advance tourism in rural cities and towns. A past Arizona Office of Tourism study found Arizonans were spending a whopping $6 billion annually on tourism in southern...
Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers lush riverfront scenery, fishing, trails, birdwatching, and more By Joanna Dodder Nellans You won’t find any expired equines at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, but the riverfront scenery is just as memorable as the...
