Austin Live Music

As the live music capital of the world, Austin has more night clubs than you can shake a drumstick at. Finding a show is not the hard part; it’s deciding where to go that can be difficult. Fortunately for us we had the help of some longtime Austin residents and a few local musicians [...]

7 Free (Or Nearly Free) Things To Do In Sedona, Ariz.

Hike To One of Sedona’s Vortexes

In 1980, Page Bryant coined the term “vortex” to describe the subtle energies emitted at certain locations throughout Sedona. Since then people have flocked to the area seeking out these special places, which are believed to affect those who visit them in a variety of ways. Some of the more [...]

8 Free (Or Nearly Free) Things To Do In San Francisco, Calif.

Hike Across the GGB

Enjoy mind-blowing views from over 200 feet high with a trek across the historic Golden Gate Bridge. Connecting San Francisco and Marin County, this prominent feature welcomes more than 100,000 motorists a day, as well as many pedestrians, who can cross its 1.7 miles for free. (Dogs are welcome too as long [...]

8 Free (Or Nearly Free) Things To Do In Tucson, Ariz.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

A traditional adobe building at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun features the work of the late Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. Famous for his colorful renditions of Native Americans of the Southwest, DeGrazia designed and built the gallery after he and his wife moved [...]

Healthy Eating in Austin

Texas barbecue? Forget about it. Do your body better by eating at one of Austin’s health-conscious restaurants. It was here that Whole Foods got its start, and healthy eating continues to be a trend, with several restaurants featuring organic, raw and minimally-processed foods on their menus.
On my second night in Austin, I was standing [...]

Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle

Two prehistoric pueblos, each less than an hour’s drive from Sedona, provide a wonderful glimpse into the lives of the southern Sinagua, an ancient culture that thrived in the Verde Valley for hundreds of years, before mysteriously departing in the 1400s.
Built by members of the same tribe, around the same time period, Montezuma Castle and [...]

Jerome, Arizona

Perched high up on a hillside overlooking the Verde Valley and the Red Rocks of Sedona, is the quaint, little town of Jerome – a former mining camp turned artists’ colony, and a fun place to poke around. Turn-of-the-century buildings line its narrow streets, and are home to an array of galleries, restaurants and shops.
History
Founded [...]

The Art of Sedona

With its deep oranges and magnificent reds, stunning sunsets and awesome vistas, Sedona is one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces. It’s not surprising that the area attracts a variety of artists who come here to live and work, and who help make up an art scene as vibrant as the red rock surroundings.
Central to the local [...]

The Metaphysical Side of Sedona

The beauty and majesty of Sedona’s red rocks are reason enough to seek out and explore these stunning formations, but their draw, for many, extends beyond the visual and into the realm of the metaphysical.

Areas of concentrated energies, known as vortexes, are believed to exist throughout these ancient sandstone monoliths, and are said to be conducive to prayer, meditation and mind/body healing.

Hike and Bike the Sedona Red Rocks

Millions of years ago, when the face of our Earth was very different from what we see today, forces of nature – specifically wind, water, and erosion – were hard at work, slowly sculpting the sandstone formations that now grace the Sedona skyline, and beckon its visitors to come outside and play.
With beautiful scenery, year-round [...]

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