While the natural habitat of orchids is primarily on trees and plants in tropical or subtropical areas, growing orchids indoors has become popular in recent years. You can grow orchids in your home in many places, from the kitchen window to a greenhouse or sun room. If you live in the tropics, you can even…
Saving money is like starting a new diet: it sounds easy until day one rolls around and you have to sacrifice all the good stuff to see any results. But what if I told you there are ways to save that hard-earned cash without giving up the fun? Well, it’s true! With a little planning,…
Arizona rivers and lakes are related to each other. Without one, we’d struggle to have the other! Our water resources in Arizona are precious. We do all we can to use them wisely, and encourage others to do the same. We’d like to introduce you to some of our beloved Arizona rivers, and the lakes…
Arizona lakes and rivers are a wonderful resource. Throughout this desert state, we have water fun ideas for you. Water is a precious resource here. In the Southwest we value it greatly. We roam our state every chance we get to live that life, ourselves! We love it! So why not share? Arizona Lakes and…
Lake Mead Arizona side, part of the Colorado River sourced lakes, is worth a look. It has everything you normally want for enjoyable activities. But many in Arizona don’t seem to think of it as much. They think of Lake Powell all the time, but not so much Lake Mead. Lake Mead National Recreation Area…
Lake cabins in Arizona are great places for waterside enjoyment. Maybe an overnight, a week, or even more! Choices range from economical and/or basic, up to the most deluxe range. What’s your choice? We know of some of the best vacation rentals for Arizona cabins. Lake Cabins in Arizona State Parks Assorted AZ Parks have…
Fishing Big Lake Arizona is fantastic for hooking trout! And then cooking them up over your campfire. Does that sound like a plan? We used to fish all the time. Not so much since retirement. But we still like checking in with how anglers are doing at lakes we visit. We remember the fun our son…
Arizona rivers are not what everyone may envision. Their numbers are many, for a desert state with a really varied climate! We’re from Arizona and have been in nearly every one of the state’s climate zones: to all but the Alpine Tundra, found at two of our highest mountain tops, above 11,000 ft. We love…
Arizona boating lakes are found throughout the entire state. From mountains to deserts, you can get into a boat of some sort. What did you have in mind for your boating trip? Just paddle or motor around exploring? Or go fishing? Maybe land on a hidden cove or beach? Try a boat-in campsite? Arizona has…
The Arizona Monsoon Season is generally looked forward to in Arizona. If you just think of a “Monsoon” – you might have an idea of what it means. Maybe from films & photos of relentless rain coming down in the south Pacific. Countries like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc. Mostly those influenced by winds over the…