During the second half of February, the "Boys of Summer" traditionally report to training camp in either Florida or Arizona to get in shape and hone their skills for the upcoming Major League Baseball season. March, however, features a full schedule of "practice"...
Although I am not a religious person myself, I always enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to explore all manner of cathedrals, churches, missions, synagogues, mosques, temples and shrines of various faiths, since the architecture, art and history represented therein...
Only a two-hour drive south of my (happily) snowless winter stopover in Phoenix and the "Valley of the Sun" is Tucson, the state's second-largest city and home of the University of Arizona. Tucson holds one of three exceptional national park sites dedicated to great...
The extensive Pima Air and Space Museum, in my opinion, is among the top five collections of vintage aircraft in the country, and sure to be of interest to anyone fascinated by the history of flight. Since there are now over 300 airplanes, helicopters and spacecraft...
Sedona itself is famous for its incredible red rock monoliths, buttes, luxurious resorts and New Age enthusiasts. However, it also has much more to offer visiting groups, including four-wheel drive (Jeep) trips into the awe-inspiring high country, and exploring the...
Grand Canyon at Mather Point Although not convenient for "hub & spoke" touring, I'd be remiss if I did not also mention that group accommodations during the springtime are also easy to come by in Grand Canyon Village, within walking distance of the canyon's...
Recently on this site I have been touting some of the benefits of planning a trip to Phoenix and the "Valley of the Sun," including last month's coverage of the Cactus League spring training baseball season. However, I surely wouldn't want to suggest visiting Arizona...
Reds at Indians, Goodyear A beautiful day for a baseball game If you haven't already done so, group leaders who live within the marketing area of each of the teams represented in the Cactus League should definitely consider planning a spring trip here during the next...
My parents first took me to a St. Louis Cardinals game at old Sportsman's Park way back in 1957, and I've been hooked on the sport ever since. So as a longtime, devoted fan, I'll be staying for the first two weeks of the Cactus League season before heading on down the...
As reported last month, I'm spending most of the winter enjoying the glorious winter Arizona weather of Phoenix and the "Valley of the Sun." In addition to the many other things that attract countless "snowbirds" and other vacationers to the area, Cactus League...
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