Tucked into the Verde Valley between Sedona’s red rock magnificence and Jerome’s quirky ghost town vibes, Cottonwood operates at a refreshingly human pace—the kind where people still make eye contact ...

The Verde River, Arizona’s only Wild and Scenic River, flows through the community as a green ribbon of life in the desert. Dead Horse Ranch State Park provides easy access to the river, with ...

And if you’re looking for more fun holiday activities, check out these top Christmas crafts for kids. Kelly Kuehn is a former editor for Reader’s Digest who covered entertainment, trivia and ...