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The Kayenta Burger King in north-east Arizona, home to a small museum about the Navajo code-talkers.

Kayenta Burger King, Arizona: The Navajo code talkers story hidden behind a Whopper

At the Kayenta Burger King, a routine fast food stop in north-eastern Arizona unexpectedly reveals the extraordinary wartime story of the Navajo code talkers and their role in the Second World War. Why Kayenta is usually a place to pass through Kayenta, with the best…

Courthouse Butte, Sedona: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Plan your visit to Courthouse Butte in Sedona. This guide covers ticket prices, trail hours, and essential hiking information. When I first hiked around Courthouse Butte in Sedona, Arizona, I was surprised how it plays second fiddle to its more famous neighbour, Bell Rock —…

Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your 2026 trip to Monument Valley. This guide details updated ticket prices, park hours, and visitor requirements for the area. The first time I drove north on Highway 163 from Arizona towards Utah and Monument Valley appeared on the horizon, I laughed out loud…

Cathedral Rock, Sedona: Permit prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visiting Cathedral Rock in Sedona? Review 2026 permit prices, shuttle hours, and parking information for this popular site. I'll be honest — when I first saw Cathedral Rock rising above Oak Creek, I understood why Sedona attracts the "vortex energy" crowd. There's something genuinely arresting…

Phoenix Zoo in Arizona: Complete guide to one of America’s largest privately owned zoos

Visit one of America’s largest non-profit zoos. My complete Phoenix Zoo guide, updated in February 2026, covers must-see animals, trail maps, and essential visitor tips. Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers…

London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City drive: Distance, time & best route

Drive from Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City. Compare the short California route (153 miles) with the Arizona route, which includes Kingman and Hoover Dam. A detour to Lake Havasu City from Las Vegas Lake Havasu City in Arizona is one of the strangest places…

Plan your visit to Sea Life Aquarium Arizona: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Sea Life Aquarium Arizona? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Sea Life Aquarium Arizona The Sea Life Aquarium Arizona opened at Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe in 2010.…

Plan your visit to Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the world’s music traditions, with thousands of instruments, live performances and interactive galleries. If you’re planning a visit, here’s everything you need to know. That includes how to book, what to expect, plus…

The best value entrance pass for Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, valid for seven days, with discounts available for certain US residents. Overseas visitors should consider this pass over the America the Beautiful pass, which is $80 but only for US citizens.

The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…