Arizona
Arizona is home to the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon, crazy desert wildlife, and very hot summers.
Arizona is nothing but a barren desert, right? Not quite. If you’re feeling the fall fever, check out these beautiful photos that prove Arizona can do fall just as well as any other state! #1 Just a reminder: Arizona has plants other than cacti. And while cacti have their own vibrant colors, these trees are showcasing the
Cheyenne ReedSep 7, 2016
#1 Oatman is a tiny historic town in Arizona that’s been around since 1915! Like many small towns that sprung up across the west, Oatman owes its existence to the gold rush. Its humble beginnings were that of a tent camp, but when two miners uncovered $10 million worth of gold, you can imagine how
Cheyenne ReedJun 30, 2016
#1 Check out the beautiful Wai’opae Tidepools! Have you heard of them before? Even if you have, here’s a tip! If you want to sound like a local, call them the Kapoho Tidepools. They were originally named after the surrounding community! If you’re looking for an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse ocean life, you’ve
Cheyenne ReedJun 28, 2016
#1. BQX Get ready for the BQX, or the Brooklyn To Queens Waterfront Streetcar, which Mayor De Blasio unveiled plans for earlier this year. If implemented, the BQX would ferry commuters through the 16 mile stretch from Sunset Park to Astoria, running along the Upper New York Bay and the East River. The proposed project would cost an estimated $2.5 billion and construction
Josh KotelJun 21, 2016
#1 Lava River Cave was discovered by lumbermen way back in 1915. Nestled into the Coconino National Forest and just fourteen miles north of Flagstaff, this cave is a true geological find! At nearly a mile long, there’s a whole lot of geologic history to explore. I mean, how often do you get to stand
Cheyenne ReedJun 15, 2016Storms can be scary! But if you’re safely tucked away inside, they can also be beautiful. Check out these stunning lightning strikes over Arizona!
#1 This is Watson Lake near Prescott, Arizona.
Flickr User Michael Wilson
Isn’t that single bolt of lightning *striking*?
#2 Here’s Sierra Vista going double or nothing.
Flickr User Steven Maguire
Twice as captivating!
#3 This splintering bolt is in the near future if you’re travelling down this road.
Flickr User heidi
If it’s all the same to you, we think we’ll just watch from way back here.
#4 Apparently lightning strikes only come in twos in Sierra Vista.
Flickr User Steven Maguire
We definitely aren’t complaining, though.
#5 Lightning doesn’t always have to go up and down, either. Sometimes it goes sideways!
Flickr User sugadoll
Leave it to Arizona to be unique!
#6 This lightning bolt is combined with one of Arizona’s famous sunsets.
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What a combination!
#7 And if we’re talking about beautiful combinations…
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We should probably mention this awesome cactus/lighting/rainbow photo.
#8 These pastel clouds make this lightning bolt look practically harmless.
Flickr User Tom Haymes
~Practically.~
#9 Here’s another killer combination.
Flickr User Steven Maguire
You sure are in for a show if you’re driving Highway 82 in Santa Cruz County.
#10 This one’s a triple threat.
Flickr User Steven Mcguire
We’ll just observe Huachuca City and its storms from waaaaaay back here.
#11 Look at this multi-colored, multi-strike masterpiece.
Flickr User Steven Maguire
We can’t take our eyes off of it.
#12 Monsoon season especially brings the skies to life.
Flickr User Steven Maguire
Stay safe and enjoy the storm!
Cheyenne Reed was born and raised in Ohio. She recently relocated to rural Wyoming to try out working at an exclusive guest ranch. She graduated from Kent State University with an English degree, and most enjoys writing about travel. If she has free time, you may run into her anywhere, because she is always itching to explore new places. Her personal motto is, "Any day can be an adventure if you make it one!"
With Halloween a little over a week away and only two weekends for family adventures, time is at hand to get out and celebrate the cooler temperatures of the season. These 10 corn mazes are perfect Halloween fun for the the whole family and a great way to get some exercise. 1. Schnepf Farms Pumpkin
John NewellOct 22, 2016
Arizona might be well known for a hot desert climate, but that doesn’t mean that all of it’s vistas are characterized by sand and cacti. Arizona has plenty of booming cities with gorgeous skylines that rival those of cities all across the nation. Check out these five! #1 Phoenix If you’ve heard of any city
Cheyenne ReedSep 15, 2016
When the sweltering, summer heat in Arizona is at it’s worst, the crowded pool down the street just isn’t going to cut it. Check out these awesome swimming holes instead if you’re looking for a gorgeous place to cool down! #1 Bull Pen The Bull Pen swimming hole is located about fifteen miles east of Camp
Cheyenne ReedSep 14, 2016
It’s a common misconception that all of Arizona is nothing but dry desert, but that isn’t the case! Check out these five gorgeous lakes that prove otherwise! #1 Canyon Lake Canyon Lake is one of four lakes that Arizona gained when the Salt River was dammed back in 1925. It’s actually the smallest of the
Cheyenne ReedSep 13, 2016
Everyone dreams of living in a luxurious home sometimes, right? Check out these crazy expensive homes in Arizona that are sure to make you feel like a king! #1 9422 E Happy Valley Rd This huge house in Scottsdale, Arizona might currently be the most expensive one on the market. It uses 10,000 square feet of
Cheyenne ReedSep 9, 2016
Arizona is nothing but a barren desert, right? Not quite. If you’re feeling the fall fever, check out these beautiful photos that prove Arizona can do fall just as well as any other state! #1 Just a reminder: Arizona has plants other than cacti. And while cacti have their own vibrant colors, these trees are showcasing the
Cheyenne ReedSep 7, 2016
Everyone knows that Arizona is famous for record breaking temperatures and the gorgeous Grand Canyon, but did you know these ten interesting facts about Arizona? #1 The official state flower of Arizona is actually the Saguaro Cactus bloom! Between May and June you can see the beautiful white flowers. Even cooler? The Saguaro is the
Cheyenne ReedSep 2, 2016
The United States is home to plenty of unique structures, but few compare to this one of a kind house in Arizona. In Bisbee, Arizona, eighty miles from Tucson, you’ll find the Chulo Canyon Cave House, or simply the Cave House, as locals call it. This home is nestled into the side of a granite boulder
Cheyenne ReedAug 31, 2016
You may remember Gene Wilder from any one of the long list of movies he starred in. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, or Young Frankenstein are all classics you’ve surely seen. Wilder began what would become a wildly successful acting career in 1962. This week news reports all across the country are paying
Cheyenne ReedAug 30, 2016
