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The sun sets over the Sonoran Desert at Brown’s Ranch in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Things To Do in Scottsdale, Arizona’s Desert Playground

Luxurious hotels, restaurants, and community charm, Scottsdale has something for everyone — no Super Bowl tickets needed

Guests Enjoy Mad Tea Party as Disneyland Park Reopens

Family Travel in the Golden State

Ranch & Coast Travel Editor shares tips on where to go and what you need to know for traveling throughout California this summer

Rv, motorhome on the roads of Alaska. Denali highway. Nature

Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen shares tips for great RV adventures

Ranch & Coast Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen reflects upon her first RV experience and shares what she’s learned along the way

A 360-degree view of Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks is the reward for hiking to 10,365-foot Mitchell Peak

Take your bubble on the road with these safe summer travel tips

Ranch & Coast Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen shares tips for traveling safe this summer while taking your bubble on the road ...

Ojai Valley Inn will have you dreaming of a getaway

Ojai Valley Inn, located east of Santa Barbara, is set on 220 acres in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Topatopa Mountains.

The pool at the Inn at Death Valley is spring fed with warm water year round

Death Valley National Park is alive with beauty, excitement, and history

Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen discovers the ominously named destination is filled with more than meets the eye ...

Exploring family-friendly L.A. — palm trees and holiday spirit galore

If, like us, you’re thinking ahead to Thanksgiving and winter vacation activities, you may want to consider the kid-friendly options and learning experiences right up the road in Los Angeles. We’re just back from a three-day recon and can’t wait to return with our family. Here are some perfect stops to take when exploring family-friendly L.A.

Welcome to Santa Cruz

Welcome to Santa Cruz Posted on September 18, 2018 “Surf City USA” was once the marketing moniker for both Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz, but a judge’s careful listening to the words of the iconic Jan and Dean song resulted in the use of the tagline being awarded solely to Huntington Beach. However, that decision…

Big Wheel Turning

Big Wheel Turning Posted on May 25, 2018 Rolling in for the first-time ever dockside next to the Queen Mary ocean liner, the largest traveling observation wheel in the Western Hemisphere is now open for daily rides in Long Beach. Through Sunday June 17, guests can sip on beverages, enjoy the company of up to…

Desert Treasure

Desert Treasure Posted on April 1, 2018 April is the perfect time to head to Palm Springs and nearby communities in the Coachella Valley. The weather is warm, but not too hot for golf and tennis, wildflowers are blooming, and major music festivals are scheduled throughout the month. The desert is also a good place…

An Enchanted Expedition

An Enchanted Expedition Trailing Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico Posted on February 1, 2018 I’ve found over the years that the best way to plan a trip is to talk to locals. On our last sortie to the Land of Enchantment, my husband and I let Georgia O’Keeffe be our guide. The artist made the…

Grand Getaway

Grand Getaway Posted on Feb. 10, 2017 The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique luxury destination nestled in the charming San Jacinto mountain town of Idyllwild, northeast of San Diego. Brad Rechtfertig, a former San Diego police officer and skilled contractor, built the 9,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom craftsman-style lodge, which his wife, Jacki, previously a nurse at…

Desert Dreams

Desert Dreams Scottsdale delivers plenty of great getaways Posted on Jan. 11, 2017 It’s Friday night in Cave Creek, just outside of Scottsdale, Arizona, where it feels like the whole town has turned out to watch bull riding and mutton busting at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. The crowd hoots and hollers as each pint-sized rider…

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