Safely visiting the national parks

Safely visiting the national parks

Rangers underscore that our national parks are not theme parks, that there are real dangers. It’s essential that you teach the kids that you must be careful

Reasons to brave Arizona’s summer heat

Reasons to brave Arizona’s summer heat

It’s worth braving the heat for the “you can only have them here” experiences: food and fantastic deals at resorts with expansive pools, spas and restaurants

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls

Russell True jokes that his mom thought her husband was crazy when he said in 1965 that he was done with his job in Denver and wanted to buy a ranch in Arizona

What’s ahead for summer

What’s ahead for summer

If you are thinking about renting an RV or a car, heading to popular national park lodges or camping, you need to book or you may be out of luck

Heaven for dogs and humans

Heaven for dogs and humans

Our 10-year-old pooch Jake, a 14-pound poodle mix, was greeted at check in with a packet of treats and is lazing on the couch in our room

Family activities and, of course, horses!

Family activities and, of course, horses!

The Mattsons were so fearful this trip would also get derailed that they didn’t tell their daughters until they got to the historic White Stallion Ranch

The White Stallion Ranch experience

The White Stallion Ranch experience

If you thought a dude ranch was just about horses, think again—even a historic one like the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, owned by the True family for decades