Category: Arizona

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Ancient Pueblos and a Giant Crater

  By Wandering Jana March 12, 2021 June 21, 2023 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road

My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater!  Continue reading

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Petrified Forest

  By Wandering Jana March 5, 2021 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road

A very belated visit to a fantastic Arizona national park that features some really cool petrified wood!  Continue reading

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Organ Pipe Cactus

  By Wandering Jana July 24, 2020 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A unique cactus, at a unique park, in a unique part of Arizona. Explore Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.  Continue reading

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Caving and Saguaros

  By Wandering Jana July 17, 2020 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Tucson, Arizona’s natural beauty, both above ground and below.  Continue reading

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Titan Missile Museum

  By Wandering Jana June 30, 2020 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading

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Return to Glen Canyon

  By Wandering Jana November 19, 2019 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A quick day trip brings further explorations of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon’s North Rim

  By Wandering Jana September 16, 2019 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A South Rim resident finally takes the trip to the desolate North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Continue reading

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Fort Bowie

  By Wandering Jana March 11, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the ruins of a fort that helped conquer the West. Continue reading

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Chiricahua

  By Wandering Jana March 5, 2019 July 12, 2021 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out some of the most insane rock formations in Arizona.  Continue reading

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Hiking in Saguaro

  By Wandering Jana February 26, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

I return to the amazing Saguaro National Park to hike an amazing trail in the wilderness.  Continue reading

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Goodbye to 2018

  By Wandering Jana January 1, 2019 October 30, 2019 Arizona, Blog, California, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Saying goodbye to a very interesting year.  Continue reading

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That Dam Tour

  By Wandering Jana August 21, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the history of the most iconic dam in America, the Hoover Dam.  Continue reading

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Glen Canyon

  By Wandering Jana August 7, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Even Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has history behind it.  Continue reading

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Some Ruins and a Trading Post

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore more ruins in the Four Corners and a historic trading post. Continue reading

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The Four Corners

  By Wandering Jana July 11, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

An adventure starts in the Four Corners with two National Monuments.  Continue reading

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Hiking Sedona

  By Wandering Jana June 5, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Hiking one of the most beautiful trails in Sedona, Arizona.  Continue reading

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Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana May 29, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A day full of amazing Sinagua cliff dwellings and petroglyphs in Central Arizona. Continue reading

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Buried at the Grand Canyon

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Grand Canyon National Park’s history in the park’s cemetery. Continue reading

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Grand Canyon: Hike to Dripping Springs

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Hiking along one of the Grand Canyon’s more interesting trails. Continue reading

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Ruins of Walnut Canyon

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Step back in time at the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon. Continue reading

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Volcanic Arizona

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Did you know that Northern Arizona is full of volcanoes? Neither did I. Continue reading

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Wupatki Ruins

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

What now is a fairly desolate area used to be the home to thousands of farmers.  Continue reading

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A Day in Ruins

  By Wandering Jana March 19, 2018 October 28, 2022 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A day of archaeology as I explore three Native American ruins in Central Arizona.  Continue reading

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Saguaro

  By Wandering Jana March 6, 2018 August 22, 2023 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A journey through the very interesting Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Continue reading

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Tombstone

  By Wandering Jana February 27, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out the town that was too tough to die, although it almost did. Continue reading

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Exploring Southern Arizona

  By Wandering Jana February 13, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A road trip exploring Southern Arizona history. Continue reading

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Icy Hiking at the Grand Canyon

  By Wandering Jana January 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Updates from the Road

Just a little winter hike down the famous Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. Continue reading

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Greetings from the Grand Canyon

  By Wandering Jana January 23, 2018 October 28, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A new adventure begins at the amazing Grand Canyon. Continue reading

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Got My Kicks on Route 66

  By Wandering Jana December 26, 2017 May 13, 2023 Arizona, Blog, Chicago, Hidden History, Illinois, Missouri, Modern World, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Route 66, Texas, Updates from the Road

Explorations of the Mother Road. Continue reading