In Arizona Friend Trips, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger and Julie Morrison invite readers to explore the state’s most cherished places through a blend of poetry, prose, and photography. From the iconic landmarks to hidden gems, each chapter of this captivating travelogue provides a rich tapestry of historical insight, personal anecdotes, and emotional reflections, painting a vivid portrait of Arizona’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. Be part of this unique journey as Lisa and Julie embark on an unforgettable adventure, filled with laughter, nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Grand Canyon State.
 
Arizona Friend Trips is a celebration of friendship, discovery, and the enduring spirit of exploration. As Lisa and Julie share their favorite trips and formative experiences, readers are treated to an intimate glimpse into their lives, making this book a joyous and uplifting read for travelers and armchair explorers alike. Whether you're planning your own Arizona adventure or simply yearning to wander from the comfort of home, Arizona Friend Trips promises to inspire, delight, and leave you longing for the open road.

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has authored a dozen books and countless television and newspaper reports of Arizona places famed and obscure. Her children are Sedona and Rye; her dogs have been Happy Jack, Leupp, and now Mayer.

Julie Morrison writes both prose and poetry. She credits being a rancher with making her a writer. That story is published as Barbed: A Memoir. She and her dog live in Tempe, Arizona.

“Lisa Schenbly Heidinger and Julie Morrison have a saying: the making of a true Arizona woman is measured not in her femininity but in her fierceness. And their love for this state is fierce indeed. Come along on this journey with them to see multiple corners of Arizona in a whole new way.”—Tom Zoellner, author of Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona

“If ever there was a love letter written to the state of Arizona, this is it. . . . Arizona Friend Trips is a celebration of friendship, history, and the beauty of Arizona, which can only be appreciated by those who are willing to stop, slow down, and gaze.”—Olivia Fierro, Olivia’s Book Club, CBS 5, Phoenix

“Lisa Schnebly Heidinger recapitulates her ancestral Arizona roots through her travels with poet Julie Morrison, also a native. Their impressionistic pilgrimages evoke a deepening friendship tinged with nostalgia. Heidinger’s photos and essays, complemented by Morrison’s commemorative poetry, present a powerful geography of Arizona in a deeply personal, emotional tribute to their native state.”—David Yetman, host and producer of In the Americas with David Yetman on PBS

“An unforgettable paean to places held deep in the hearts of these two magnificent Arizona women. Drink in the poetry, the prose, the photographs, the eloquent and courageous sharing of souls. You will fall in love with their places, and you won’t be able to help falling just a little in love with them as well.”—David McCumber, executive editor, Arizona Daily Star

“Arizona Friend Trips is a nontraditional guidebook that entices readers to explore Arizona. In a series of personal essays, photos, poems, and quips, the authors take us on a road trip to experience some of Arizona’s quirkiest and most iconic sights. This is not a traditional guidebook—you won’t learn how to get from Point A to Point B in its pages—but you will learn something about why you should go. And you might even decide to take a friend along for the ride.”—Julie Hammonds, Soulstice Publishing

“Follow friends Heidinger and Morrison on an epic yet personal journey along the blue highways and faraway trails of their beloved home state of Arizona. With prose, poetry, and photography, we are taken on an insider’s expedition through the great places of legend, myth, and history, and experience Arizona’s iconic landscapes and diverse cultures through the eyes and hearts of two daughters of the desert.”—Lesley Poling-Kempes, author of Ladies of the Canyons: A League of Extraordinary Women and Their Adventures in the American Southwest
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