Roger Naylor

My new book, "#Arizona National Parks and Monuments" is now available. You can buy a signed copy from my website or pre-order on Amazon. It will be in stores Nov. 1. rogernaylor.com

Standing atop #Arizona's Mogollon Rim is like being on Heaven's porch. For summer road trip ideas catch me Sat. 6/8 on Good Morning Arizona 8:15 or at the Chandler Downtown Library at 10am the same morning. @azfamily @whitneyclarktv @visitchandleraz @ArizonaTourism

@tubingtyler1 I hope you enjoy the read. I wanted this to be a book that Arizona-lovers could appreciate with discoveries big and small.

Picked up this sweet book by @AZRogerNaylor and I can’t wait to see what I didn’t know about Arizona!

@CananzaJane Thank you. I'm not on this platform much anymore. I do send out a monthly newsletter you can sign up for on my website if you'd like. rogernaylor.com

The desert calls to me. On Mon Dec 4, I'll speak at Maricopa Library at 5, in the town of Maricopa. Wed Dec 6, I’ll be at Marana Visitor Center at 2:30. They urge reservations for the free event. Call (520) 639-8040. Sat Dec 9, I’m at Cave Creek Museum at 2. RSVP at 480-488-2764.

Longhorn Grill and Saloon in Amado, south of #Tucson is a classic #Arizona experience. The door is framed by a giant cattle skull, combining a little roadside kitsch with good western food and drink. @VisitTucsonAZ

IN #Arizona, you can walk to the roof of the state if you get the urge and have the stamina. It's a strenuous 5 mile #hike to Humphreys Peak, our highest point. You can start your day amid Sonoran Desert and finish in alpine tundra that afternoon. #AwesomeArizona!

Built in 1956, Chapel of the Holy Cross is a true work of art, rising among the pillars of red sandstone in #Sedona, #Arizona. With its floor to ceiling windows and tranquil atmosphere it is bonded to the landscape, connecting visitors to the beauty all around them. @SedonaAZ

In July I was on @KJZZ with the always gracious Lauren Gilger talking about my list of #Arizona swimming holes. In an arid state, these are our cathedrals. You can listen to the segment here. @yourkjzz @amysilvermanaz theshow.kjzz.org/content/185137…

When #Arizona's Navajo Bridge was built across Marble Canyon in 1928 it was the highest steel arch span in the world. The original bridge was replaced in 1995 by a twin. Now the old bridge is pedestrian only and is a great place to spot California condors and river rafters.

Our #Arizona bunnies are a tough bunch. While #hiking in the desert heat, I ran into several rabbits including this guy, gnawing a cactus. Hey, I'm speaking in Goodyear at Georgia T. Library Tues. July 25 @ 7pm. Come out & swap some desert tales. @ExpScottsdale @GoodyearAZGov

@NatureEnjoyer_ @VerdeFriends @AZStateParks No. The Verde River flows all year round.

Verde River flows through my town. A perennial river in #Arizona is a magical thing, an astonishing thing. Something to be protected at all costs. Standing here my heart is light as a leaf, ready to be swept downstream in a cascade of silver dreams. @VerdeFriends @AZStateParks

#Arizona is full of surprises. Water lilies bloom in a small pond in Cornville. Dragonflies buzz past and air is thick with the perfume of honeysuckle blooming on the banks. Not exactly what most people expect to find in a desert state.

@lws3813 Thank you. I appreciate that.

Allow me to introduce my own line of #Arizona greeting cards, available on my website. Each card is 5 x 7 inches, comes w/envelope, and costs $8. All cards are blank on the inside. The location is identified on the back. Small of moments Arizona beauty. rogernaylor.com/glasses-cases

This is the fiery cusp of #Arizona monsoon. These are the days of dragon breath heat. Once the rains come, the fever will break. Until then, if you need an escape, take advantage of Arizona’s natural diversity. Here’s my story on cool summer getaways. azcentral.com/story/travel/a…

Finally, I'm back home in #Arizona. We all yearn to find our place in this world—whether physically, spiritually, or creatively. I was fortunate to discover my Shangri-La early. I intend to hold on with all my might. It’s easy to find happiness when you are surrounded by it.

It was 10 years ago today 19 firefighters died battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. Hearts broke across #Arizona when we heard the news of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It had to be utterly devastating to the families but everyone felt a profound sense of loss. Brave men gone. RIP!

July 4 festivities will be taking place all over #Arizona, starting this weekend. Rodeos, art festivals, laser light shows, water slides, pie-eating contests, and fireworks. Here's my story on where you can join in the fun. @azcentral @DiscoverFlg azcentral.com/story/travel/a…