Grand Canyon, Great Friends, and a Sawdust Toilet: Arizona Off the Grid
Grand Canyon, Great Friends, and a Sawdust Toilet: Arizona Off the Grid There’s something magical about hitting the open road - windows down, good music playing, and even better company riding shotgun. As an Iowa girl, I’m used to fields that stretch for miles and skies that change with the seasons. But swapping cornfields for cacti? That’s a whole different kind of beauty. Before the IIBA BBC Conference in Phoenix, June 2025, I had the joy of taking a road trip to Valle, Arizona, with one of my dearest friends, Ladee. She suggested a trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim, and I was thrilled that she chose a unique place to sleep! RV in the desert? No problem, I'm in!!! We met through the International Institute for Business Analysis (IIBA), and like all great professional connections, ours evolved into a friendship that has become a true gift in my life. And what better way to deepen that friendship than a desert road trip? It's our third trip exploring Arizona and t...