San Xavier del Bac, often referred to as simply as San Xavier, is an historic Spanish Catholic mission just south of Tucson, Arizona. It was founded by Fr. Eusebio Kino in 1692, part of a string of missions he established … read more
Ah spring: The weather warms, the flowers bloom and seasonal allergy sufferers cry. I’m in that group and one day, while looking at a beautiful field of wildflowers – and sneezing – I thought, “I’m going on vacation someplace with … read more
Most people go in search of sunshine when they vacation, but what if you really like rain? I grew up in the Desert Southwest of the U.S., and I still view rain as something of a novelty. I love a … read more
Planning a trip to Seattle? Then plan to include a visit to Queen Anne Hill. Chances are good that your mental image of the city, the iconic, post card perfect vista, was taken from this vantage point. Some historical tours … read more
