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Cindy Barks

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Cindy Barks is an Arizona-based newspaper reporter, freelance travel writer, and travel blogger. Her blog, NearandFarAZ gives readers an insider's view of the wonders of the U.S. Southwest, and a traveler's take on far-off locales from Panama to Hong Kong to the Czech Republic. Regardless of the destination, her goal is to find the perfect scenic hike, city walk, beach stroll, or road-trip jaunt, and bring it to life in her blog. Cindy's articles about outdoor adventures have appeared in numerous regional and national publications.

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The Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas
Texas6 Incredible Historic Hotels In Texas Big Bend Country
Fort Stockton Visitor Center
Texas8 Unique Spots To Visit In Historic Fort Stockton, Texas
Texas State Capitol in Austin.
TexasMy 7 Favorite Stops On A Road Trip From Austin To El Paso
Christopher's Patio at Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix
Travel NewsThe One Wine Event You’ll Want To Experience In Phoenix This Month
Lookout Studio overlooking the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon6 Iconic Grand Canyon Buildings Created By One Of America’s First Female Architects
Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona.
ArizonaMy 7 Favorite Spots In Arizona For Great Pizza
Verde Canyon Railroad trail arriving in Clarkdale
Arizona9 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With This Quaint Arizona Town
Hiking in Scottsdale
InspireHow Girls’ Trips Have Strengthened Me Through The Years
Napa Valley
Preparing For Retirement7 Things I Am Doing Now To Prepare For A Successful Retirement
Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucso
Retiring In The U.S.Retiring In Scottsdale Vs. Tucson: 9 Key Differences In 2 Of Arizona’s Most Popular Retirement Cities
California9 Fabulous Restaurants To Try In Pismo Beach, California
PhoenixMy 8 Favorite Chihuly Glass Art Pieces At Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden
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