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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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New Mexico10 Reasons To Visit This Historic New Mexico Oasis On Route 66
Dinah the Pink Dinosaur sculpture
UtahHow To Spend A Spectacular Weekend In Beautiful Vernal, Utah
Window Rock, New Mexico
Arizona9 Breathtaking Experiences In Historical Window Rock, Arizona
A camel at El Morro National Monument
Travel NewsCamels Are Returning To A New Mexico National Monument For The First Time In Years — How To See Them
An arch over the road near Bryce Canyon National Park
UtahMy 8 Favorite Stops Along Utah’s Beautiful Highway 89
Grand Staircase at Escalante National Monument, Utah
Solo Travel9 Things I’ve Learned Road Tripping Solo 
Harpers Corner Trail, Colorado
Colorado9 Beautiful Hikes To Experience In Dinosaur National Monument
The North Dakota countryside
North Dakota7 Delicious Stops On North Dakota’s German Food Trail
Entrance to Nine Mile Canyon
Utah7 Essential Tips For Exploring The Ancient Petroglyphs Of Utah’s Nine Mile Canyon
The Green River at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah
Colorado9 Fantastic Experiences Exploring Dinosaur National Monument
Devil's Bridge in Arizona.
Sedona10 Things You Must Know Before Hiking Devil’s Bridge In Sedona
18th and Vine sign at the corner of 18th Street and Paseo
Kansas City8 Fascinating Things To Explore In The Heart Of Kansas City
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