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The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings are the largest and most well preserved cliff dwellings in the world. Visit to catch a glimpse of the life of the Ancestral Pueblo people.

A review of hotels and bed and breakfasts located inside Mesa Verde or near the park in Cortez and Dolores, Colorado.

Temple Grandin, Pamela Crooke, and others will speak about autism and Asperger's Syndrome at this back-to-school conference in Mesa, Arizona.

Florida Marlins prospects Mike Stanton and Matt Dominguez, Cubs third baseman Josh Vitters and Marlins lefty Andrew Miller top the Surprise Rafters roster for the AFL.

The Hopi Indians, the oldest Native American tribe to occupy the Four Corners region of the American South West, traditionally farmed many native plants.

Fleuroselect 2010 winners belong to three native North American flowering plants. They display qualities like compactness, long flowering seasons, and vivacious colors.

Canyonland's Island in the Sky district rests on a sandstone cliff, offers incredible vistas of the red rock wilderness, and has many great hiking trails to explore.

From humble beginnings in New York to world renowned restaurants and acclaimed television shows, Chef Bobby Flay's career has been nothing short of amazing.

The sun may be shining and warm, but holiday events abound in the Phoenix area during the Christmas season.

There are sometimes genetic reasons why a couple cannot get pregnant. In a few cases, the man's vas deferens have never developed.

Louis L'amour became one of the most prolific western writers in history. L'amour's works include the Hopalong Cassidy novels and "Education of a Wandering Man."

Sedona has plenty of activities for spiritually inclined including vortex tours, energy readings, healing sessions, yoga retreats to name just a few.

Located on the Western Slope region of Colorado, Palisade is referred to as the "fruit basket" region. Wineries abound in this Colorado area west of the Rocky Mountains.

No one really knowns what caused the Anasazi nation to relocate to southwestern Colorado and take up residence amid the cliffs and canyons.

Santa Barbara County is maturing as one of America's premiere winegrowing regions.

As the world's premiere hot air ballooning location, surrounded by towering peaks and cliff top pueblo villages, Albuquerque, New Mexico is filled with aerial adventures.

Unbridled's Song progeny will vie for Kentucky Derby honors on Saturday. General Quarters turned back Hold Me Back in the Blue Grass. Dunkirk went second in Florida.

Win Willy, Quality Road, and Take the Points were the last dropouts from the Kentucky Derby line-up this week, leaving spots for Atomic Rain and Nowhere to Hide.

Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.

From an easy stroll to an elevated climb, numerous hiking trails offer a chance to get close to Sedona's signature red rock formations that surround the area.

A perennial Gaillardia, blue Viola, bi-colored Zinnia and double flowered snapdragon have been chosen as 2010 plant winners by All-America Selections for flower gardens.

The Orange County Airport, also known as John Wayne (SNA) Airport, offers a chance for Orange County visitors to quickly access business, shopping and beaches.

The Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint may shape up as a showdown among youngsters Indian Blessing, Storm Mesa, and Indyanne and veterans Any Limit and Akronism.

The Biggest Loser competitors get their first taste of life off the ranch, and Tara and Sione battled for $10,000.

This village in Northeastern New Mexico has something for all ages who love the outdoors, art, and Southwestern history.

With upbeat restaurants, museums, parks and railroads, there are plenty of attractions to keep the kids entertained in this historic mountain town

The mile-long Pueblo Bonito to Cetro Ketl trail loop at Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico shows off two Pueblo great houses. It's a relatively easy hike.

Previous winners Ali Vincent and Michelle Aguilar guest host for Ali Sweeney, who went in to labor after last week's elimination.

Southern Utah's red rock scenery contrasts with smooth greens, pristine fairways and challenging holes making Moab, Utah a premier yet reasonably priced golf destination.

The Chicago Cubs gave former Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg a promotion, moving him up from Class A Peoria to manage the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.

The players over indulge on high-calorie snacks. Tara and Sione race to a dream vacation prize. The blue team goes bust.

The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman is a modern West mystery. If you like this book about Navaho witches, try these Western novels for a book club or book report.

The Top 20 MLB relief pitchers are led by Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, John Franco and The Sandman, Mariano Rivera. This bunch knows how to shut that ninth inning door.

Located on the Arizona/Utah state border, Monument Valley encompasses the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park; discover Native American culture at a classic American icon.

With more than a dozen National Parks, National Monuments and other notable landmarks nearby, Page Arizona is the center of a Grand Circle of America's natural wonders.

Dancing with the Stars and The Biggest Loser lose players. One Biggest Loser player hits huge milestone.

Between between AD 850 and 1250, Chaco Canyon was a major cultural center for the puebloan people who lived in what is now the Southwestern United States.

The last 24 hours in baseball have been exciting: the Yankees did not extend A-Rod's huge contract, Brian McCann gets big bucks, and La Russa falls asleep at the wheel.

A full field of 14 is likely for the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore. Will the winner come out of the Kentucky Derby, or will it be a newcomer?

It's tough for Bills fans to watch their favorite teams after moving to a new city. It becomes hard to follow the team because it's not playing on local television.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Mystery writer Ken Kuhlken shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers

Details of the "Disability" category of complaints against airlines in the US for the year 2006. Government statistics and additional non-government calculations.

Sony/Columbia and Real-D get together to show 3-D version of Monster House in selected U.S. and Canadian theatres.

Canyonland's Needles district, named for its red and white pinnacles, is a hiking, backpacking, and sight-seeing paradise located in a remote corner of Southeastern Utah.

Baseball fans traveling in the Western U.S. can catch spring training games by many popular teams in Arizona. Tickets usually start around $10, making it a cheap day out.

From Puget Sound in Seattle over the Cascade Range and across the Columbia River Basin to Spokane travelers explore the culture and heritage of Washington and its people.

Parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals will find this listing of value. Do you know of other autism conferences or workshops in November? If so, email me

A long list of two-year-olds will benefit in this year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile race in the absence of Vineyard Haven, a gray speedster who won the Champagne Stakes.