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Read on for a travel story a few mother and son's road trip to the good American Southwest and find more travel inspiration for readers at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.
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ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO: Denie Burgstrom of San Jose and her son Blaine took a two-week “bucket list” road trip to the good American Southwest in October that included Solvang and San Diego before crossing the California border to go to Tombstone, Arizona. “My mom is a huge history buff,” Blaine says. “From there Las Cruces, New Mexico, Roswell and then Albuquerque, which we used as a base to also see Santa Fe and Taos. Then we traveled to Monument Valley (Arizona) and on to Page, where we saw the enchanting Antelope Canyon.”
One of the various highlights was a stay at Amargosa Hotel near the eastern fringe of Death Valley. “Amargosa has a fascinating history and began as part of a town developed by the Borax company,” says Blaine. “Later, dancer/artist Marta Becket came across the nearly abandoned buildings and renovated them so she could showcase her dance and artwork. The hotel, which is currently being renovated again, is an experience to stay at.”
TRAVEL TIPS: “September and October are a great time to visit the desert – not too hot and not too cold and the colors are stunning. Antelope Canyon is located on protected Navajo land and is only accessible as part of a guided tour. The indigenous guides are informative and entertaining, with lots of great photo opportunities. Be prepared for a 20-minute bumpy ride to the canyon, which takes about an hour to traverse. Be sure to book excursions early.”
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