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The Astonishing Arizona Volcano That Feels Like Hawaiʻi
I had already visited Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument once, but this landscape deserved another look. During this trip, I was boondocking near Flagstaff and exploring the surrounding area. Sunset Crater fit easily into the route, giving me a day among pine trees, black lava fields, and volcanic formations that look far removed from…
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Road Trip Pizza: Unexpected Delight in Flagstaff, Arizona
Fat Olives was already on my list when I arrived in Flagstaff, Arizona. I was boondocking among the ponderosa pines and using the area as a base while exploring Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. A member of my Car Camping and Living Community also joined me in Flagstaff for a meetup. After…
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The Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa, Arizona
The first thing you need to know about the Dwarf Car Museum is that these are not oversized model cars. They are handcrafted, scaled-down automobiles with working engines, detailed interiors, chrome, headlights, and enough personality to fill a full-size garage. You can find this museum outside Maricopa, Arizona, where desert roads lead to a…