Rebecca L. Rhoades

Rebecca L. Rhoades

Contributing Writer

Rebecca L. Rhoades is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer who's based in Phoenix. She specializes in travel, architecture and design, art and culture.

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Travel 7 Fun-Filled Day Trips Within Two Hours From Phoenix

From authentic Old West communities to flourishing wine regions, here are seven of the most off-the-beaten-path and exciting destinations within a two-hour drive from Phoenix.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades May 15, 2023 4:01 pm MST
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Food 14 of the Best Tucson Restaurants to Check Out

With a diverse and creative culinary scene, Arizona’s second-largest city is a foodie’s dream. 

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 27, 2022 6:00 am MST
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Life 9 of the Most Instagrammable Sites in the Valley 

From natural wonders to creative man-made venues, these places prove that the Phoenix metro area knows how to take a great photo. 

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 25, 2022 6:00 am MST
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Arizona 6 Long-Weekend Staycation Destinations in Arizona

These historic mountain villages, lakefront playgrounds, nostalgia-filled Route 66 communities, and verdant winelands offer the perfect respite from your daily routine.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 13, 2022 4:03 pm MST
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Arizona 9 Luxury Resort Spas in Arizona

Whether you need a day or pampering or a weeklong respite from the everyday demands of work and home, these nine spas, each with their own serene ambiance and indulgent treatment options, are some of the best in the Grand Canyon State. 

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 13, 2022 4:00 pm MST

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 19: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., leaves Sen. Mark Kelly's office after meeting with Sen. Kelly and Rep. Ruben Gallego in the Hart Senate Office Building on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Education BREAKING: Sinema Joins Republicans in Vote to Overturn Student Loan Debt Relief
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RIO VERDE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Leigh Harris filled jugs with rain water she captured outside her home on February 26, 2023 near Scottsdale, Arizona. Harris lives in Rio Verde Foothills an unincorporated development in Maricopa County. When the Department of the Interior issued its first-ever formal water-shortage declaration for the Colorado River the City of Scottsdale stopped allowing Rio Verde Foothills to use the citys water. Harris put in a $14,000 system to catches rain water at her home. On top of that system she also puts out buckets and a kids pool to capture rain water. She and her husband primarily use the water to flush the toilets. Each gallon is one flush, said Harris. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Environment Explained: Here’s How the Rio Verde Foothills Water Crisis Could Be Solved
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Local 11 of the Best Things to Do When Visiting Old Pueblo

Old Pueblo is filled with Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultural influences, including history, art, good food, and outdoor fun. You won't want to miss a single attraction on this list.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 6, 2022 10:44 am MST
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Local 11 of the Best Things to Do When You’re in Tucson

Old Pueblo is filled with Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultural influences, including history, art, good food, and outdoor fun. You won't want to miss a single attraction on this list.

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 6, 2022 10:41 am MST