Traveling with Carolyne

Solo or Not, Here I Come!

Carefree Desert Gardens

I rediscovered Carefree Desert Gardens several years ago when I was pet-sitting a small dog for a friend of mine. It was August and the pavement around my condo was too hot for her paws, so every day we hopped into the car and drove to Carefree where we could...

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Wildside Tours, Cocoa Beach, Florida

One of my favorite things to do whenever I am traveling in coastal areas is to get into or out on the water. Cocoa Beach, Florida, not only offers miles of walkable beaches and some great swimming areas, but also the opportunity to view wildlife on short boating...

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Saguaro Lake in Arizona

Saguaro Lake   When someone says "Phoenix, Arizona," most people don’t automatically think "lakes." They might think "desert, cactus and heat," but not lakes. And yet, the area has quite a few beautiful lakes. Four of them are reservoirs created by dams built on the...

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