Over the last year, we have asked our readers their opinions on everything from what they would like to see on our website, to what their favorite Southwest USA experience is. We sat down, with a Margarita of course, went through all the comments, and made changes--in short, you spoke and we listened.

We changed our Annual Big Bonanza Prize Giveaway to the Bi-Annual Big Bonanza Prize Giveaway--meaning we now have two major contests a year instead of one. Most of our readers just couldn't wait a whole year to see who won. To enter our current Bi-Annual Big Bonanza Prize Giveaway, please click here.

We added some new categories to our website and moved some things around to be more user friendly. We separated Art and Entertainment into Arts & Crafts and Music & Entertainment. We added categories for Body, Mind & Spirit and Eco & Earth Friendly--by popular demand.

We started our new blog talk radio show, Champagne Sundays, which airs live every Sunday (except holidays) from 11am to 1 pm Pacific Standard Time. To listen to the show, just click here.

Our Burro Express electronic newsletter now comes out weekly, every Thursday. For more about The Burro Express and how to sign up, please click here.

On this page we will post our readers opinions and recommendations gathered over the last year, so please check back.

If you would like to contact us with comments, questions or recommendations, please click here. We are happy to hear what cities and attractions you are interested in; to share your recipes and letters with our readers; and to chat with you about the Southwest USA. You can visit our Blog, by clicking here.

Readers Viewpoints

We asked What is your Favorite Desert Experience? and you answered:
Exploring  remote areas.... Ted Townsend, Borrego Springs

Camping in Joshua Tree Park on the night of the full moon. John Buell

When Dall and I were teen's the best days were driving out deep into the desert taking the dogs, hiking real far out bringing steaks, potatoes and blankets and well.... tee hee....Ahh now thats true desert fun......Debra Ann Gulley

I enjoy seeing the sunsets in many locations throughout the southwest--from our winter home in Yuma AZ, in Sedona, Tucson, San Diego, along with the desert vistas from our rail buggy out where very few have gone in the desert. Betty Comgoty, Newberg, OR

I am new to the desert and I enjoy learning and seeing all there is to see, Love the Sunset's...Patti Nardinocchi, Eloy, AZ        

Hiking Fisher Towers in Moab UT....Clardel Walker, Placitas NM

The flash floods....Paul Dubeshter, Framingham, Mass

The wonder of Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ.... Robert Schadt, Lock Haven, PA

Many years ago, I visited the desert when my children was young.  It was such a different experience from living in Tennessee.  I would love to return again to see if I still was as amazed as before... Joyce Krisle, Springfield, TN

Its my first camping experience in the Arizona desert. Was disappointed when I realized our camping reservation was in Cottonwood AZ, the desert...BUT absolutely LOVED IT..STARS GALORE, AND NICE WARM NIGHT....Angela Ruedas, Whittier Ca

Ancient ruins in Arizona... Vicki Prideaux, Port Orchard Wa

Hiking in Christmas Tree Mountains near Laughlin, NV...Ernie Orf, St. Paul, MN 

Dirt bikes with my kids...Greg Dale, Lomita, CA

Riding horses on the trails thru the saguaros.... Harold Miller, Stagecoach, Nevada

I stayed in Desert Center Califoria for two weeks and jeeped in the hills between Palm Desert and Twenty-nine Palms near Joshua Tree National Park in the early eighties...Ron Jacobs, Henderson NV

Since I am new to living in the desert southwest, I love discovering new places, plants, birds, animals, local 'best kept secret' places, meeting new people, gardening in my new big desert yard, and learning everything I can about where I live in the desert southwest!....Nancy Palkovitch

During the years my son was growing up, and I lived in Colorado, we would make four trips a year to Yuma to play in the Sand Dunes outside Yuma.  We rode, camped and enjoyed it tremendously....Janice Lewis, Yuma, Arizona 

We asked What is Your Favorite Mountain Experience? and you answered:
Just going for a relaxing Sunday afternoon drive though the mountains...James Keller
Oceanside, CA

Hiking the Grand Canyon...Ginny Hill, Tucson, Arizona

Going to my parents cabin in Mt. Laguna, when I was a kid...Lisa Anderson, Lakeside, CA 

Camping near Zion National Park, smelling fresh brewed coffee and watching the sun come up on the water while early morning fishing....Denise Pettersson, Borrego Springs, CA

My visit to Tasco, Mexico...Joanne Manginelli, Prescott, AZ

Going to castle dome area...Jan Ehrmann, Yuma Az

White Wolf campground in Yosimite Nat'l Park was great...Kenneth Jayes, Joshua Tree, Ca

Summer hiking at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.  Checking out the views and the sights of the Coachella Valley below.  Stephen Vallely.....El Cajon, California