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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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Seattle Skyline
Travel NewsExperience Seattle Culture On A Budget This February — Here’s How
Entrance to Seattle's International District
Seattle9 Amazing Asian Foods To Try In Seattle’s International District
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour in subterranean Seattle, Washington
Seattle5 Reasons To Go Underground For Seattle’s Most Unusual Tour
Pike Place Market in the rain
Seattle9 Amazing Things To Do In Seattle When It’s Raining
Caborca's Old Mission arch and night sky
Mexico8 Fantastic Experiences In Historic Caborca, Mexico
Winter Brilliance spiky glass looks like ice
SeattleChihuly’s ‘Winter Brilliance’ Makes Garden And Glass A Must-Visit In Seattle This Winter — Here’s Why
Dancing butterfly lights at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns
Seattle9 Reasons You’ll Love A Wild Winter Walk At Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo
An interpretive sign along the Inscription Trail in El Morro National Monument in New Mexico
New Mexico7 Fascinating Experiences In New Mexico’s Hidden-Gem National Monument
Hearst Ranch Winery, San Simeon
California9 Delicious Foods And Drinks To Try Along California’s Central Coast
The Oatman Hotel and burros in Arizona.
ArizonaFrom Burros To Gunslingers: 9 Unique Experiences In Historic Oatman, AZ
Seaweed in Estero Bluffs in California
San Luis ObispoThe Unique Ocean Tour Not To Miss While Visiting Central California
Angels Landing, Zion National Park
Zion13 Things To Know Before Hiking Angels Landing
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