Visiting Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson, Arizona
I’ve driven past Mission San Xavier del Bac several times, but nothing compares to the first time I pulled into the vast dirt parking lot…
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Touring the Titan Missile Museum in Sahuarita, Arizona
I’ve visited plenty of museums across Arizona, but few have left me thinking long after I walked out the door like the Titan Missile Museum…
Hiking Through History at Fairbank Historic Townsite in Arizona
Ghost towns carry a strange honesty. Walls crumble. Wood fades. The desert keeps moving. You walk through places where hundreds of people once worked, argued,…
Exploring the Pete Felten Sculptures and Stone Gallery in Hays, Kansas
In Hays, Kansas, art and history converge through the remarkable work of sculptor Pete Felten. Known for his limestone carvings that honor Kansas heritage, Felten’s…
Taking the Sunset Tour at Mescal Movie Set in Benson, Arizona
I pulled into the dirt parking area as the sun was starting to dip low over the desert. The air was warm, but softening, and…
Explore Baja California Sur: Things to Do in Loreto
Are you trying to figure out where to take your 4-day weekends after planning your paid time off for this year? I recently discovered a…
Eco-Adventure Awaits: Top Tips for Your Biosphere 2 Visit
As a world traveler to over 35 countries, I have come to appreciate this planet’s diverse ecosystems. I have lived in the desert, photographed the…
24 Best RaulersonGirlsTravel Photos of 2024 (Year in Review)
2024 did not start great. There were many personal disappointments, but the worst was my hard drive crashing. This caused me to lose all of…
20 Best RaulersonGirlsTravel Photos of 2023 (Year in Review)
Looking at the map below, it would look like I traveled a lot this year, but another year has passed with less travel than I…
Big Brutus – Weird Roadside Attraction
“Wow!” are the first words you utter when Big Brutus comes into view. “That is one big truck!” The excitement, laughter, and exclamations of “OMG,…