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![Sedona 2014 by Dena Rosko Sedona 2014 by Dena Rosko](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1222800/DenaMRosko_Images_84_Compressed_600_qtaptd.jpg)
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We enjoyed our epic adventure through the Southwest twice. We integrated travel fun into presenting my research. Highlights included Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Great Basin, Desert Botanical Garden, Vegas, Hoover Dam, Buckskin Mountain State Park, Jerome to Prescrott, driving along with the trains on Route 66 via Kingman, Lake Havasu, + Walker Lake. I liked the peacefulness of the flat wash drives (sans flooding!) + the open + spansive desert wildlife.
Husband was a boss + hiked Camelback among others, driving on various adventures to visit family + nature, + the Phoenix Art Museum.
We make a point to integrate fun + travel into our daily work life. These adventures comprise my best memories of those early doctorate years. Thank you, Babe! Xo