Stay-cations

Staycations are all the rage this year.  With little money to spare for a glam vacation, people are opting to stay home and vacation that way.  When you think about it, its not a bad idea! 

Most people who live in a town become accustomed to certain places to shop, go to the park, back and forth to work.  They don't often stray far from the usual paths.  We humans are funny that way!  But if you're going to do a staycation -- do it up right!  Check on the internet, or go to your local Visitors Information place and find out what people who choose your town as their vacation place are seeing or doing.  A local chamber of commerce, or historical society, might have places of interest.  Maybe a local museum or two.  State parks are another option.

I'm always trying to get out and about.  After I moved to Arizona, I started heading out in ever widening circles, going to parks, uptown, downtown, the next town over -- just to see what's there.  I've found some very interesting places.  About 20 miles away, there's Canyon Lake.  (left) And of course, my fav Superstition Mountain.  When I headed into downtown Mesa, I found very large sculptures along the main sidewalks -- very cool!  The historical district has some beautiful old homes to look at.  It just takes a little bit of effort to find something interesting.  Next to the Phoenix Zoo is Papago Park, with its "hole in the rock".  (And its free!) (right)

With a little effort on your part, you too can make your staycation memorable!