Route 66. The Mother Road. The Great American Highway. No matter what you call it, U.S. Route 66 is a cherished part of American history and we are lucky to have ready access to some of the best spots to see along the historic highway right here in Arizona. These are some highlights of our favorite places to visit along the Mother Road in Arizona. Seligman West of Flagstaff and East of Kingman, there are many opportunities to take the less traveledContinue Reading

As the temperatures begin to drop in Arizona, the thrills and chills of Halloween spookiness begin to creep in. One of the most fascinating, and entertaining, aspects of Arizona is the legendary prevalence of its ghost stories. As the heart of the Wild West, Arizona has had a history of violence, tragedy and mayhem from its earliest days on record. The result was hundreds of ghostly stories that surround certain, creepy spots throughout our state. Some of the ghostly spots are difficultContinue Reading

Temperatures are slowly starting to drop, leaves are beginning to change up north and everywhere you look are pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, and Halloween costumes and decorations. Autumn has officially arrived in Arizona and we want to share Ladybug’s favorite places to celebrate Pumpkin Patch Season this fall. Most of these locations are open on weekends throughout October, but be sure to check the website for each to know the hours, cost and details before you go! MacDonald’s Ranch MacDonald’sContinue Reading

October is Pumpkin Patch season in Arizona! Temperatures are slowly starting to drop, leaves are beginning to change in Northern Arizona, and everywhere you look are pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, costumes, and spooky decorations. Autumn is officially arriving and one of our favorite ways to celebrate and enjoy the season is to visit one of our many local pumpkin patches. We’re sharing our inside knowledge and some of our best tips for visiting pumpkin patches here in the Sonoran Desert.Continue Reading

One of the most fascinating things about Arizona is the vast number of National Parks and Monuments in our state. There are officially 22 National Park Service Units in Arizona. This translates to more than 10 million visitors and $2.2 Billion in economic impact for our state every year. The National Park Units include three National Parks (Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro) and 13 National Monuments (Canyon de Chelly, Casa Grande Ruins, Chiricahua, Montezuma Castle, Navajo, Organ Pipe Cactus, Parashant, PipeContinue Reading

Grand Canyon Railway - summer

There is something special about trains. Their size, power, and the ability to take us from one destination to another, sometimes through impassable wilderness, is awe-inspiring. Folks originally settled in Arizona by riding the rails, traveling in carriages, and on horseback. In keeping with that spirit, there many opportunities to take a train ride through historic parts of our state. Here are some of our favorite train rides in the Arizona, both big and small. The Grand Canyon Railroad The granddaddy ofContinue Reading

Sedona is a one of a kind place for tourists from all over the world, and a favorite weekend trip for Arizonans and visitors from out of state. Named the Most Beautiful Place in the U.S. by USA Today in 2013, the stunning Red Rock views, tall pines, quaint shops, and beautiful creekside venues make it a charming place for a getaway any time of the year. We often get questions from Arizona newcomers about Sedona, since it is a favorite ofContinue Reading

Football season has arrived! A football game is a great way to get your kids out of the house on the weekend and can be a fun, outdoor and indoor learning experience for the whole family. We are huge Arizona Cardinals fans. As season ticket holders for many years, we enjoyed going to the games always bought an extra ticket so our young daughter could attend the home games with us. Attending a football game is a major event and can costContinue Reading

One of the best things about living in Arizona is ready access to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park is one of our very favorite places to visit, all year round.  Every season offers something different at the canyon, and you get a new perspective of the majesty of the Canyon and its surrounding wilderness with every visit. Here is some advice for making the most of your trip to Grand Canyon NationalContinue Reading