Introduction to Cintamani Stones I first read about the Cintamani Stone several years ago and instinctively knew this Stone was special, unlike any other stone I had ever known. In fact, the Cintamani Stone is said to be the most powerful stone on Earth! Interestingly, they are only found one place on Earth – in …
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir Introduction – Appalachian Trail Sectional Hiking On the precipice of a new year, many people are seeking to make profound changes in their lives. Some are even considering hiking the longest and most famous hiking footpath in the world – …
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Introduction Using my Sedona Vortex Map and Trail Guides, you can visit the 4 main vortexes in one action-packed day! About Red Rock Country Nestled in the Coconino National Forest in Northern Arizona lies one of America’s most astonishing and powerful ancient landscapes. Sedona, Arizona is often referred to as “Red Rock Country” for its …
White Sands National Park ~ A natural wonder unlike any on Earth Introduction I have been to many National Parks across the country but there is Nothing quite like The White Sands National Park! From the moment my eyes set forth on this dramatic snow-white landscape while driving down the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico, …
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Grand Canyon Stopover We were pleasantly pleased with our time spent sipping, strolling, shopping, snacking, and lodging in downtown Williams, Arizona for a day before heading to the South Rim for our camping and hiking adventures. This western downtown offers a little bit of everything to welcome its visitors and make them feel right at …
Are you Creating Your Life…or is Your Life Creating You? – Mel J From Soccer Mom to Minimalist Nomad in my 50s Several years ago I went through a tsunami of life challenges that lasted for many years. I went through a divorce (after 24 years of marriage), financial hardship, health issues, major hurricanes, …
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While visiting the popular border town of Bisbee, Arizona, we ventured into an area not far from downtown that took me by surprise. The name of the street is Erie and boy, did I feel Eerie, like I had just walked into a Time-Warp Town! We arrived on Erie Street just before sunset. The first …
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Updated: April 2024 Traveling along Route 85 heading for camping near The Cactus Pipe National Monument, I came across the small town of Ajo, Arizona, about 40 miles north of the US-Mexico border. At first glance, I thought this town was old and run down, but as I took a closer look, I saw something …
Peace is on the minds of many people throughout the world right now. Last week I unexpectedly found peace in the desert. I discovered a labyrinth! A perfectly formed circular path made of leveled gravel and rocks. Finding this stunning labyrinth in the middle of a vast area of public camping land was a …
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Welcome to Yuma If you enjoy the sunshine, temperate weather during the winter months, and quaint, historical downtowns… then Yuma, Arizona is the place to be! Yuma has earned the title of The Sunniest City on Earth! It’s no wonder why this historic, southwestern town bordering Mexico and California is such a popular destination with over …
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