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The dry heat of the Sonoran desert makes Queen Creek, Ariz., a town neighboring Phoenix, seem like an unlikely place to find a flourishing olive farm. My misconceptions were dashed after a leisurely afternoon at Queen Creek Olive Mill.

Outdoor activities abound in Phoenix, but none capture the accessibility of nature quite like a springtime hike on one of the city’s many mountains.

When I think of foodie destinations, Arizona doesn’t typically leap to mind. But the southwestern dining scene is experiencing a shift in its culinary landscape.

Taste it Tours, which traverses Phoenix’s culinary scene, is the perfect way to discover the city’s revitalized downtown and varied dining options.

A blogger steps back in time at a wild exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California featuring groovy artifacts.

What would a journey to California’s Central Coast be without a stop at the extravagant Hearst Castle?

Inhale the salty-sweet ocean air; see jellies, otters, and leafy seadragons; and eat rosemary quiche and hand-crafted baklava along the Central Coast.

Five gourmets give you the inside scoop on delicious destinations from an old-fashioned roadside diner to fancy tasting rooms in the beaver state.

Desert-loving writer Anne Burke took off for Tucson, Ariz., searching for fun, food, and flora. She unearthed a few surprises.

You know how you think you know a place until you show it to someone who has never been there before? Former Coloradan, Megan McCrea returned home for the holidays with her boyfriend in tow.