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Arizona Adventures: Scorching Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona is a vibrant desert community in the Phoenix metro area, with many places for food and fun.

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Arizona Adventures: Fun in Flagstaff

Continuing on their roadtrip adventure through the Southwest, the Cranky Camper shares a new hike in the Flagstaff area along with two popular places to eat.

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Gateway to Adventure: Moab, Utah

The second and main stop in our summer road trip brought us to the town of Moab, Utah. Moab is a gateway to adventure with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in close driving distance, and was our home base for our Utah adventures.

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Arizona Adventures: Sedona

The first stop in our summer road trip, Sedona, Arizona, is known for its red rock formations and eclectic vibes. There are many places to explore in this beautiful part of northern Arizona.

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The Sunny Shores of San Diego

While on a business trip, the Cranky Camper explored the Embarcadero in San Diego, California and learns more about the role San Diego played in U.S. military history.