From Mars Colony to Earth Lab-Biosphere2

Tour one of the scientific wonders of the world just minutes from US Route 89 north of Tucson

Grand Teton Panoramas

Two panoramic photographs of Grand Teton demonstrate changes in photographic technology

The Perfect Photograph-Who Decides?

Every photographer knows the feeling. You are sorting through your images after a trip looking for that… [more]

89 or 89A: That is the Question

Of all of the questions I am asked about traveling on US Route 89, one of the most frequent is about… [more]

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Flagstaff to Page on US Route 89—black and white and red all over

Bonita Lava Flow and volcanic cinders ejected from Sunset Crater volcano. Driving US Route 89 between Flagstaff and Page brings you into contact with three distinctively different landscapes: black volcanoes, multicolored desert hills and red cliffs. At the southern end near Flagstaff is a volcanic area dominated by the San Francisco Peaks, the highest point in Arizona at over 12,000 feet. The peaks are surrounded by... [Read more...]

Five Outstanding Scenic Drives on US Route 89

National Geographic selected US Route 89 as the #1 Drivers’ Drive in the world in its recently published book, Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Spectacular Trips. Having driven over 20,000 miles on Highway 89, I couldn’t agree more. I have my favorite sections that I look forward to on our road trips and here is my list of the top five. I selected these places not only because they are fun to drive... [Read more...]

How to Find Up-To-The-Minute Driving Conditions on US 89

I have received several phone calls and emails in the last couple of weeks asking me about driving conditions on US Route 89. These inquiries have come from as close as Prescott, Arizona, and as far away as Brisbane, Australia. I am pretty knowledgeable about the various sections of 89, but I found myself struggling to provide information about whether a specific section was likely to be snow covered or clear. That got... [Read more...]

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Event of the Week: February 20-27

48th Annual Lost Dutchman Days Apache Junction, AZ
The 2012 version of Lost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." This 48th Annual Event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a Carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The Parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands of spectators. Don’t forget the Rodeo Dance, which is hailed as the old fashioned barn dance (less the barn). The wild horses and burros can be seen everyday and are available for adoption from the Bureau of Land Management. Thrown into all this action, entertainment for our spectators continues with two stages of FREE quality entertainment which provides continuous music daily for your pleasure and what would any event be without plenty of food and vendor booths to browse and drool over.
For help in planning a driving vacation to Apache Junction, visit the Road Trip Guide on the US Route 89 Appreciation Society website.

Website of the Week

Tom Kiefer Photography
Photographer Tom Kiefer has created a suite of photographs that depict the journey from Ajo to Tucson to Phoenix and back to Ajo. Combining desert landscapes and city views of southern Arizona, Kiefer's unique vision is made tangible in large black and white prints. Currently Journey West is on exhibit at the Tucson International Airport in the Main Gallery on the Upper Level through March 31st.