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Southwest Outdoors

Jill Florio

Places to go, what to do once there, and insider tips on enjoying scenic destinations among the deserts, mountains, rivers and canyons of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, southern California, western Texas and northern Mexico.
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Facts about Route 66

If you roadtrip in the US, chances are good you've heard of the Old Mother Road, Route 66. Here are some fast facts about this old stretch of highway.

Travel the Southwest - adventure eBook

Southwest Outdoors now has its own eBook! Please take a look at this Suite101 Publishing's Southwest Travel Anthology...

Flagstaff, Arizona - The Soulstice Trail Run

Northern Arizona's Soulstice Trail Run, though only in its sophomore year, is already attracting the southwest's most rugged trailrunners - most of this gorgeous, grueling run is above 9,000 feet!

Historic Rt 66 Run - 5K in Northern AZ

Info on the the inaugural "Parks in the Pines 5K", May 1st, along historic Route 66 in Parks, located about 15 miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Stoneman Lake Lodge Retreat

Tucked inside a volcanic crater, Stoneman Lake is a great place to explore when you want a weekend of solitude. Hiking, biking, ATVing, birding, fishing, boating, and doing absolutely nothing are the main atttractions of this northern Arizona area.

Winter in the High Country: Cold-Weather Camping

Everything you need to know for cold-weather camping.

Snowshoeing Northern Arizona

Snowshoeing is a quieter, more reflective sport than skiing; sometimes it’s just what you’ve been needing. And you can still in get a fantastic workout.Take your big old paw-feet out of the closet and get lost in Arizona’s wilderness this winter.

Fall Hiking and Snow Sports in Arizona's White Mountains

Now that it's autumn people are getting out a bit, travelling to see the aspen foliage. A vacation in the White Mountains is great no mattter what season: only a two-hour drive from Phoenix, this unique alpine area is great for hiking, biking, fishing, camping, snowshoeing, skiing and all things snow. ...

Swimming in Northern Arizona's State Parks

Here are a few great Arizona state parks where the swimming rules. Break out the sunglasses and blow-up crocodile float toys!

Gear for Grrrls: You’ve come a long way, baby

These days companies entire product divisions are dedicated to cutting women’s stuff from a whole new cloth, not just downsized from gear designed for men. And it’s often the little, thoughtful details that equal big comfort for women in the great outdoors.

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Grand Canyon Architect: Mary Jane Colter shapes the Southwest (6 msgs)

Facts about Route 66 (2 msgs)

Travel the Southwest - adventure eBook (1 msgs)

Flagstaff, Arizona - The Soulstice Trail Run (3 msgs)

Historic Rt 66 Run - 5K in Northern AZ (4 msgs)

Stoneman Lake Lodge Retreat (2 msgs)

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Camp Coffee: what it takes to get a cup in the field (6 msgs)

Grand Canyon West: Exploring Indian Country (4 msgs)

Walnut Canyon National Monument: Echoes of the Past (9 msgs)

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