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Help me sell a literal ton of turqouise.
I have inherited what I estimate to be literally one ton of turquoise and other semiprecious stones in Tucson, AZ. I have reason to believe that there could be a significant (six figure) amount of value in this collection. Do you know of a reputable local place I can sell this to? [more inside]
80th birthday in the Grand Canyon-- Which way? April or May?
My dad turns 80 this year, and as a birthday present, we’re going on a 7-8 night trip in April or May to the Grand Canyon. I’m thinking that we will fly there, rent a car, and focus mostly on landscapes and cultural sites. We’ll definitely stay overnight in the Grand Canyon, see sites around Flagstaff, and see Petrified Forest.
In this early stage, I'm asking, what general route should we take, and when should we go? [more inside]
Fun in Phoenix/Scottsdale?
My best friend and I will be in Phoenix/Scottsdale in March for four nights. We're seeing a Cubs game, staying at the Biltmore, but would love other suggestions for fun. My BFF isn't a hiker, so unfortunately that's out. We're middle-aged and will have a car. Thanks!
Help us Babymoon
My wife is 9 weeks pregnant, and we're also desperately in need of a vacation. We're so bad at planning and our efforts always devolve into a couple hours of googling and indecision before we give up. I'd love any specific recommendations that meet the following criteria: [more inside]
Loop drive north from Phoenix?
Thanksgiving week, flying into PHX with seven days to hike and play. Someone suggested five days in Sedona and two days in Jerome. What would you do? [more inside]
Logs or Cacti? What route in AZ?
Spending time in the Southwest later in March and trying to make some decisions about what to see/do in conjunction with routing options. Arches or Antelope? Saguaro or Petrified Forest? [more inside]
Touristing in AZ and NM
Over spring break (so end of March-ish), we'd like to take the kids to their Gram's in New Mexico, which they haven't been able to do in a REALLY long time, and, on, incidentally, take a quick peek at the Grand Canyon. Come inside to see my proposed itinerary and give me criticisms/ideas/etc. [more inside]
Books on Southwest Native American History?
Looking for books on the history/culture of the tribes of the SW.
Planning a trip to Tempe when you don't like Arizona
I'd like to go see a NHL game in a minor hockey league stadium. Which means going to Tempe, AZ to see an Arizona Coyotes game. What else is there to do there (or the surrounding area)? [more inside]
How to help elect secretaries of state apart from with Democratic GOTV?
In the upcoming 2022 US midterms, who is doing work to get dems AND repubs+ticket splitters+other voters to vote for non-kleptocratic state-level secretaries of state? This question derives from the terrifying conclusions of this article: The Most Pivotal Elections in 2022 Are Not the Ones You Think
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Los Angeles > Grand Canyon > Santa Fe
I'm looking for tips for travel from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon to Santa Fe and back to LA in May of this year. [more inside]
Do You/Did You Live In Tucson AZ? Do You/Did You Go To The UofA?
My sister is asking me for ideas for fun things she and her 13 year old daughter can do on the UofA campus this Christmas. Details after the jump. [more inside]
How to shop for pest control in Phoenix
New transplant to the Phoenix métro area and we are responsible for pest control in our rental. We're from a northeast suburban area, where pest control is not a regular thing (and it's different pests), so I don't have much experience with this in general, nor what to look at for PHX specifically... [more inside]
Fun in Flagstaff, non-Canyon
We are meeting up with friends next weekend now that we are all vaccinated, roughly halfway between us by car, and we decided on Flagstaff as the meeting point just because it's there and the weather is likely to be nice and none of us have ever been there. [more inside]
Where to go tent camping between Arizona and San Jose, CA?
We will be traveling to San Jose the last week in June. We’d like to stop and camp for 3-4 days along the way and then again on our way back to Scottsdale the following week but we can’t seem to find a campground that checks all of the boxes. [more inside]
Moving from NYC to Tucson -- best guidebook?
A friend will be moving from NYC to Tucson soon and I'd like to get him a nice going-away present. He's never been to Arizona before (neither have I for that matter) so I was thinking some kind of insider's guide or similar book. I'm looking for recommendations from Arizona MeFites!
What can I do with my 70 year-old Aunt in or around Phoenix in April?
My Aunt's lived in Phoenix for the past few decades. She's mentally sharp and mobile. So am I! Last year we visited Taliesin West and enjoyed it. What do you recommend for this year? How can we best get us some culture?
What dragonfly (maybe) is this?
Can you identify this dragonfly? Spotted just after dawn this morning. It was about 2 1/2 inches long. I'm in southern Arizona. The monsoons have just arrived and it's bug city down here - I'm seeing so many little dudes I can't recognize!
Looking for a personal chef northeast of Phoenix
As a combo birthday/mother's day gift, I'd like to gift my parents a visit from a personal chef. Looking for recommendations in the area northeast of Phoenix. Details inside. [more inside]
Arizona trail runners & hikers - your wisdom and recommendations please!
Plan a couple days for me trail running or hiking based in or near (~1-2hrs drive) Phoenix. Female traveler. Loves cacti, desert landscapes, lizards, and tacos. [more inside]
Arizona/Utah Road trip
Hi, Me and my wife will be traveling to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Zion in late June with our two kids, ages 3 and 7. We will spend most of the days hiking and exploring. [more inside]
Identify this small solar-powered installation.
A friend was road-tripping through Arizona today and came across this curious thing in a field by the road (YT). It looks like a weather station, possibly? Looks too small and unprotected to be any kind of aeronautical beacon or marker. Any help appreciated!
How to prove residency in Arizona for a divorce?
If one lives in California but visits family in AZ often and intends to file & live in AZ after divorce, how do you establish & prove residency in AZ before and during divorce proceedings? [more inside]
SpiderFilter: Yet another spider ID question
Salt Lake City to Monument Valley
I am going to be in Salt Lake City around the 7-11th November. I am busy on the 9th but free after than and can extend my stay a few days either side. I would really like to see Monument Valley, AZ. Is this possible? What would be the best way to do it, bearing in mind I don't drive? [more inside]
Travel tips and must-dos in Sedona?
Next weekend, I'm going on an impromptu trip to Sedona with a small group of friends. I'm very excited! Can you please share your favorite things to do in Sedona? [more inside]
Driving from Houston to Los Angeles: What's the best route?
There's a strong possibility I'm going to be driving from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA the weekend of 9/28. I'm trying to do the whole drive by myself that weekend. I'm curious if anyone has any route advice. [more inside]
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
If you were planning a four to five day trip to the Grand Canyon, how would you spend your time? [more inside]
The majesty of stone
I'm aiming to set up a 4-5 day vacation over Labor Day to check out the Grand Canyon as well as Antelope Canyon for that wild sandstone natural architecture. Caveat - I've never been anywhere near those places before, and know zilch about canyon hiking in the region or what else there is to do out there. Suggestions? [more inside]
Conference attire for Phoenix, AZ in May
I'll be attending a conference in Phoenix in early May. I'm not specifically worried about the actual conference program as I expect a typically over air conditioned hotel & convention center, but rather the adjacent events. [more inside]
Where to stay in Phoenix/Tucson?
I'm looking for recommendations for where to stay in Phoenix/Tucson this month. [more inside]
What to do, where to eat in Phoenix in Sept?
I'm coming into Phoenix, AZ for three days and two nights (Sept. 13-15), for work, staying near 1st Ave and Washington. Is there anything to do in town on those nights? And anywhere within easy walking distance I should go to eat?
Cheap Backyard Improvements
We bought a house! (Yay!) The house has a big backyard! (Yay!) The backyard is just a field of dirt! (Boo!) What are some cheap (and preferably easy) ways for us to make it pretty? [more inside]
Autumn road trip in the western US
Our tenth wedding anniversary approaches, and we're considering a road trip from our home in Seattle. We have family and friends in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and California, but we also want to do new/fun/weird/scenic things. Help us fill in the gaps, pick the best route, and plan our accommodations. There are lots of good previous questions about road tripping in these areas, but of course we are unique. [more inside]
Sibling Road Trip: Phoenix, AZ to Miles City, MT in 4 days
At the end of May, brother and sister duo in their early thirties will have four days to drive from Phoenix to Miles City, Montana before proceeding onward to our respective home towns in Canada. Origin and destinations are fixed, as is the tight time frame. Please help me make this fun and memorable! [more inside]
Best route from Phoenix, AZ to Richland, WA through Nevada?
My family and I will be driving back to Richland, WA from Phoenix, AZ next week and we are thinking to drive through Nevada. While we don't want to add too much time to our trip, we'd be happy to take a few detours to see some sights along the way. Any thoughts on what the best/most scenic route to take is? Thanks!
Flying into Phoenix to do some hiking
We are planning a trip to Arizona in late February with the primary goal of doing some backpacking/hiking. We're flying into and out of Phoenix with about 5 days in between but have no other fixed plans. [more inside]
Concrete Steps: Arizona Addition
I'm a white, heterosexual woman. I am terrified about what is going to happen in the country, and especially here in Phoenix. I want to be prepared, and I want to do what I can now to stand for the rights of immigrants, Muslim Americans, Latinx Americans, etc etc etc. What concrete steps should I take? [more inside]
Who Judges the Judges? I do! (....maybe?)
I just got my mail-in ballot, here in Maricopa County, AZ. (Woohoo, democracy!) I see there are 43 judges listed, and I get to vote whether or not to retain each one of them... But how can I learn which way to vote for each one? [more inside]
Please help us have a great family vacation!
We're planning to visit far-flung family with our young toddler: where should we go, and what do we need to know? Phoenix, AZ and Portland, OR areas. [more inside]
How do I sell a friend's car in AZ when friend is out of country?
Friend is in Saudi Arabia. His car and title is here in Phoenix. He is asking for my help in selling his car. If I find a buyer, how do I transfer title to new buyer without him not being here? I have the title for his car but he has not signed it. He is not scheduled to return anytime soon.
What do I do? Ship him the title and have him get a notary there in Saudi Arabia? Is there something else that the MVD in Maricopa county will accept for this sale to proceed? My google-fu is failing me in finding an answer. Thank you!
Where should I hike in the American Southwest?
I want to hike for 3-4 days in a desert in the American Southwest - where should I go, where can I see the most beauty, and is early September a bad time for this? [more inside]
Looking for kayaking route for multi-day Lake Powell trip.
We've been scouring the internet for cool routes and it's just not cutting it. There are a lot of routes that people suggest that have heavy traffic and boating. We're looking for something a little more remote or secluded. [more inside]
Solo hiking trips near Phoenix
I enjoy hiking and just found out that I have a long weekend this week! Any recommendations for day hikes near north Phoenix? [more inside]
Travel filter: Grand Canyon, Bryce, Sedona, Flagstaff, and Zion edition
Asking for a friend, who says: "Our family (two adults, three kids, 15, 8, and 6) will be traveling to Arizona in mid-June. We will fly into Flagstaff on June 14th, rent a car, and fly out of Flagstaff on July 2. Please help us plan our itinerary and suggest any must-sees/should-avoids along the way." [more inside]
Vegan/Vegetarian Options on the Grand Circle Route?
In late spring, I will be taking a road trip with some friends through the southwest. We'll stop at grocery stores to get a cooler and provisions, and we'd prefer not to eat entirely in restaurants, but that will have to happen sometimes. One of my friends is mostly vegan, definitely vegetarian, and I am somewhat skeptical of dining options in small rural towns. Where can we find decent food on our route? [more inside]
Where have all the ticks gone in Arizona?
My dogs in the 70s' never left the yard, in Phoenix, yet ticks were an issue. Tons…I can remember my Dad burning them off with a cigarette (probably not the best way.)
FF to 2016, I've had a dog since 2013, no ticks nor fleas. He goes to the dog park 4 times a week (not the cleanest place.) I've had three cats for 20 years, no issues. The new area is in Tucson.
Is it an area thing, climate thing, or are ticks on the downward spiral? [more inside]
What do I need to know for a road trip from California to Arizona?
I just quit my job and I need to get away from my life for a while. I want to take a road trip by myself to Arizona, but I've never been on one before. Actually, I've never left the Bay Area since I was a kid. Does anyone have some kind of advice, things that newbie travelers usually neglect that I should know about? [more inside]
Off the beaten path Arizona with an Aussie
What are your Arizona road trip can't miss spots, eats, attractions?
Meeting up later this week with a friend from Oz for a weekish road trip - flying into PHX, then driving to: Holbrook (yes, we are sleeping in a wigwam), Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, back to PHX via Sedona, a couple days in Tucson and then back to PHX for departure. Not a lot of time in any one place sadly. Anything I shouldn't miss? Crazy difficult hikes are out, but gentle ones would be ok. Thanks for any amazing tips!
One day in Phoenix
I unexpectedly have one day in Phoenix, AZ next week. Feb 5, 2016. What should I do? I like art, history, and culture. [more inside]