Southwest Things to see and do Articles

Nightlife in Phoenix, Arizona

You want the scoop on the nightlife in Phoenix? Here you areÂ…

Down to Earth Types
There are plenty of bars in town where normal folk can just hang out, have a few pints and enjoy the company of friends or just friendly people.

Long Wong’s on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe (ASU country), is a [...]

Albuquerque, New Mexico – June 1999

Summer in Albuquerque means one thing: Heat.

OK, maybe there are a few other things going on too. But the major summer activity is finding ways to avoid the heat.

Founded (more or less) by the Spanish in 1706, Albuquerque today offers a variety of strip malls and places with names like “Fox’s Booze’n’Cruise.” Wait – [...]

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA – May 1999

One of the seven natural “wonders of the world”, Grand Canyon, draws millions of tourists every year. Mostly in the summer. Lots of kids. Too many cars. Too many darned tourists.
The true beauty and thrill of hiking the Grand Canyon from the south rim is better found in the spring, fall, [...]