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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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Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Arizona.
Arizona9 Reasons That Will Make You Visit Adorable Green Valley, Arizona
Entrance to the Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver13 Foods and Drinks To Try in Vancouver’s Granville Island Restaurants
Bell Rock, a popular vortex spot in Sedona, Arizona.
Sedona6 Sedona Vortex Sites to See and Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting
California11 Best Restaurants In Pismo Beach, California | Coastal Dining At Its Finest
Mingus Mountain views near Cottonwood, Arizona.
Arizona11 Best Things to Do in Cottonwood, Arizona | History, Wine Trails and Hiking Await
Hotel Paso del Norte; El Paso, Texas
El Paso14 Best Things to Do in El Paso | Experience the History of Texas
A hike in the South Rim.
Grand CanyonGrand Canyon North Rim vs South Rim: 10 Key Differences To Have In Mind Before You Visit
Devil's Bridge in Arizona.
Sedona10 Things You Must Know Before Hiking Devil’s Bridge in Sedona
Headphones and books.
Road Trips21 Best Audiobooks For Road Trips | Perfect Way to Make Your Long Drives Even More Enjoyable
Old Litchfield Road palm trees
Phoenix7 Reasons Why This Under-The-Radar Phoenix Suburb Is A Destination All Its Own 
Camping during the winter time.
Camping9 Tips To Extend Camping To The Fall And Winter
Fall foliage along a road in Arizona's White Mountains.
Arizona11 Fantastic Things To Experience In Arizona’s White Mountains In The Fall