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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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Hoop Dance at the Red Heritage Indigenous Entertainment Hall
ArizonaNavajo Cuisine And Culture Come To Life At This Page, Arizona Indigenous Entertainment Hall
The waters of Antelope Canyon
ArizonaWhy I Loved Seeing Page, Arizona’s Antelope Canyon From The Water 
View of Phoenix from Dobbins Lookout in South Mountain Park
Phoenix9 Fantastic Experiences In Sunny Phoenix, Arizona
Lower Antelope Canyon
InspireI Finally Visited The World Famous Antelope Canyon — Here’s Why It Lives Up To The Hype
Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson9 Fabulous Things To Do In Scenic Tucson, Arizona 
Cañada Del Oro River Park Trail
ArizonaThe Gorgeous Bike Trail That’s A Must-Visit In This Scenic Southern Arizona Town
Oklahoma Persian Ceiling in the Chihuly Collection at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Art7 Best Places In The U.S. To See Dale Chihuly Artwork Outside Of Seattle
Highway south of Oatman, Arizona
Southwest9 Amazing Stops Along A Colorado River Road Trip In Arizona, Nevada, And California
The Chair in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu9 Lake Havasu City Restaurants With Great Views Of The Colorado River
River Island State Park
Southwest5 Gorgeous Colorado River State Parks To Enjoy In The Spring
Bullhead City entrance sign
Arizona7 Fantastic Reasons To Spend A Weekend In Sunny Bullhead City, Arizona
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk
CaliforniaWhy This Beautiful Central California Beach Is A Perfect Spring Getaway
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