Photos: Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Photos from a roughly 175-mile day-long loop trip that will keep visiting family and guests enthralled with interesting and quirky Southern Arizona destinations.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Fall and winter colors are still visible along the Cienega Creek Natural Preserve near the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon trailhead Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, east of Vail, Ariz. The roughly 175-mile daylong loop will keep visiting family and guests enthralled with interesting and quirky southeast Arizona destinations.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Fall and winter colors are still visible along the Cienega Creek Natural Preserve near the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon trailhead Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, east of Vail, Ariz.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Trains, lavish homes and mountain views are some of the many sights near the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon trailhead Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, east of Vail, Ariz.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Customers talk over breakfast in the dining room at Reb's Cafe & Coffee Shop on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Benson, Ariz.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Singing Wind Bookshop owner Winn Bundy points out a few interesting titles Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the shop in Benson, Ariz. The bookshop, 700 W. Singing Wind Road, sits a half-mile off a main highway north of Benson.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Water fowl take off from a pond within a bird sanctuary at the Holy Trinity Monastery on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in St. David, Ariz. The Olivetan Benedictine monastery was founded in 1974.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Water fowl fly over a 70-foot Celtic cross at the Holy Trinity Monastery on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in St. David, Ariz. The Olivetan Benedictine monastery was founded in 1974.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
A serene setting allows for peace and solitude in a meditation garden at the Holy Trinity Monastery on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in St. David, Ariz. The Olivetan Benedictine monastery was founded in 1974.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
The tasting room at the Village of Elgin Winery on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Elgin, Ariz. Visitors can sample some of the area's wines daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Wine isn't hard to come by as evidenced by this street sign Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Elgin, Ariz.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Visitors can sample extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and marinades at Skye Island Olive & Grapes on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Sonoita, Ariz. The new addition to Sonoita's retail scene, 3244 Highway 82, is open Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Tuesdays.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
This old filling station sits in front of a mercantile store on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Fairbank Historic Townsite in Southeast Arizona. The 1880s-era train depot along the San Pedro River is open daily to the public.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Cottonwood trees line a creek bed along the Heritage Discovery Trail at the Empire Ranch north of Sonoita, Ariz. Founded in the 1880s, the picturesque ranch is open daily to the public.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Photographer Reyna Peery takes photos of the Grubbs family on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Empire Ranch north of Sonoita, Ariz. Founded in the 1880s, the picturesque ranch is open daily to the public.
Southeast Arizona Loop Trip
Fall and winter foliage abound in the Empire Gulch along the Heritage Discovery Trail on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Empire Ranch (EMPIRE RANCH) north of Sonoita, Ariz. Founded in the 1880s, the picturesque ranch is open daily to the public.
One of the wonderful things about the holidays is having family and friends at your house. Here's something almost equally wonderful: finding an entertaining way to lure everyone out of the house for a while.