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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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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
Aerial view of the Amangiri Resort
UtahForget The Crowds: This Southern Utah Resort Offers Adventure, Wellness, And Luxury In Stunning Red-Rock Solitude
Canyonlands National Park nighttime sky
Utah7 Picturesque Dark Skies Locations Perfect For Stargazing In Utah
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek, Arizona
Phoenix9 Reasons To Visit This Quirky Arizona Town During Your Next Trip To Phoenix
Village of Limeni on the Mani Peninsula in Greece
GreeceWhy The Fabulous Villages Of Southern Greece Should Be On Your Peloponnese Itinerary 
Walkway in Kalamata Port area
GreeceWhy Kalamata, Greece Is An Olive-Lover’s Paradise
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