Sally Benford
Contributing Writer, Via
![Photo of AAA Via Magazine Contributor Sally Benford](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto,q_auto:best,f_auto/legacy/files/207a7eef-7da9-4c64-ba1b-eb2efde161a0/sally-benford-570.jpg)
Articles by Sally Benford
![A woman installs a new smoke alarm.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1692912951/installing-smoke-alarm-carbon-monoxide-detector-Alamy-GFR2J0.jpg)
Why You Need a Smart Smoke Alarm
These devices watch over your home when you’re away.
![Cars drive on a road surrounded by a dusting of snow.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562745/singularity-migrated-images/prepare-car-winter-via-magazine-aaa-orJF21_SMARTAUTO_road_2F.jpg.jpg)
11 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter
Follow these tips to ensure you’re ready for any weather Old Man Winter has in store.
![Watson Lake at sunset in Arizona's Prescott Valley.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647563935/singularity-migrated-images/watson-lake-prescott-arizona-sedona-via-magazine-shutterstock_312464186.jpg.jpg)
Road Trip: Stops Along Highway 89A to Sedona, Arizona
In Sedona, Arizona, it's all about the journey.
![A family walks together on a white sand tropical beach.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1651774826/Via/travel-insurance-via-magazine-mj22-shutterstock_346167206.jpg)
5 Tips on Buying Travel Insurance
More travelers are opting to cover their next trip. Here’s what to consider.
![Lake Mead at Sunset.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647566811/singularity-migrated-images/lake-mead-arizona-west-coast-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_1169525629.jpg.jpg)
Explore and Relax on Arizona’s 'West Coast'
Find beaches, cool water, and solitude at this desert oasis.
![A driver wipes down their dashboard.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647566690/singularity-migrated-images/clean-organize-car-via-magazine-aaa-ma21.jpg.jpg)
How to Keep Your Car Clean and Organized
A neat and tidy vehicle can help make your time on the road more pleasant.
![Elevated view across downtown Bisbee, Arizona, on a clear, cloudless day.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647566628/singularity-migrated-images/bisbee-tucson-bisbee-arizona-road-trip-via-magazine-hero.jpg.jpg)
Exploring Bisbee, Arizona, and Beyond
Take a leisurely drive through southern Arizona.
![Interior of the Palace Restaurant, in Prescott, AZ](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562927/singularity-migrated-images/palace-dining-room-prescott-arizona-weekend-escape-things-to-do-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Weekend Getaway in Prescott, Arizona
Autumn provides a perfect backdrop for this enchanting city’s charm and cool outdoor vibe.
![footpath inside Sinaqua cliff dwelling at Walnut Canyon in Arizona, picture](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564524/singularity-migrated-images/walnut-canyon-arizona-sinaqua-cliff-dwelling-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Visiting Walnut Canyon in Arizona
Delve into ancient life at Walnut Canyon.
![a sculpture of a horse at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson, picture](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562764/singularity-migrated-images/tohono-chul-park-tucson-hidden-treasures-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
10 Unexpected Places to Visit Around Tucson
These 10 lesser-known locales offer a glimpse of Old Pueblo’s one-of-a-kind Southwestern culture.