First-ever Black Belt Road Trip photo contest kicks off

The Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association is the first Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest is officially open to the public, and the organization is asking participants to use their cameras to document their summer outdoor recreational activities in the Black Belt. According to ABBAA, these activities include everything from fishing, hiking and bird watching […]

Take An Epic, Scenic Train Trip Through Arizona

summary More about the journey than the destination, Sunset Limited boasts stunning views of the Southwest. The train ride through the picturesque southwestern landscape offers breathtaking views and is well worth a stop along the way. Amtrak's Sunset Exclusive Tour across Arizona offers comfortable options and scenic views for an unforgettable travel experience. It is […]

MC sheriff learns of human smuggling, border issues in Arizona trip

MARTIN COUNTY — Sheriff William Snyder learned a lot from a visit to Arizona's southern border county last week, including that the county's sheriff's office doesn't have enough personnel to deal with illegal border crossings. That's what he said. Mr. Snyder, along with Capt. Ruben Romero and Lt. Gavin Werner, visited Cochise County, Arizona, last […]

How To Plan A Trip To Yuma, Arizona — The Sunniest Place On Earth

Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Arizona, the city of Yuma is a sun-lover's paradise. I don't say that lightly. After all, statistically, this is certified as the sunniest place on earth. According to the World Meteorological Organization's Sunshine Index, Yuma is: Over 4,000 hours of sunlight per year. “Yuma's year-round sunshine and unique […]