Our cultural travel experts will share with you where to visit Native American and First Nations tribes, where to see and collect Native American art and jewelry, and find colorful Native American festivals.
Peace and calm reigned amid ancient buildings with views of sacred Taos Mountain against a cobalt sky. There are many sides to Taos, a place of calm amid upheaval. These are some things to do in Taos, NM. It’s been nearly four decades since I first visited Taos. I was...
Micaceous pottery is a Northern New Mexico tradition. Discover those traditions, chat with the artisans, and discover how you can buy your own pottery for cooking, bringing a bit of New Mexico home. Even though this hand-made pottery is designed to be utilitarian, it...
what to see and do when you visit ArizonaThese Prescott Museums offer a great way to experience Arizona's history and see a bit about the often surprising past of the 48th state. To experience the colorful and rugged history of Arizona, there’s no better thing to do...
Parowan Utah is an hour’s drive from Zion National Park and 2 hours from the Grand Canyon North Rim. Stop in for cinnamon rolls and history. We were on a road trip through southern Utah, just about three hours south of Salt Lake City, when we spied an enticing...
Cobalt New Mexico skies and a stunning desert environment wrap Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in natural beauty. Located near Albuquerque, the word Tamaya refers to soft morning mists that float near the Río Grande River and indigenous cottonwood trees. The...
When you think of the southwestern U.S., images of exotic wooden Kachina dolls may come to mind. You’ll see them in galleries, museums, at Native American art markets, and even at souvenir shops. If you are lucky, you’ll be introduced to a Hopi carver when you tour...
On a road trip through Northern Arizona, we spent the day at Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, both located a short drive east of Flagstaff. While Sunset Crater is a geological wonder with lava flows around a huge cinder cone, Wupatki is a conserved area...
Arizona's Verde Valley, near Sedona's Red Rocks, is a retreat in small-town America. Here are my favorite things in to do in the Verde Valley. Arizona's Verde Valley, just north of Phoenix, is a place to go to get away from the cacti and desert scenery and enjoy...
El Paso is a bi-national, multi-cultural city of surprises. These are my 10 reasons to visit El Paso, making it a prime destination. Many people drive I-10 going across New Mexico and Texas, going through El Paso. But not many people stop long enough to discover that...
I always look forward to special events at the Heard Museum in Phoenix—the March Indian Fair and Market especially. But there is so much to do and see at the Heard year around. Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown to become recognized internationally...