Hiking the Staircase Rapids Loop – Olympic National Park
The forests of the Olympic Peninsula are filled with fairytale settings and stunning waterfalls. The Staircase Rapids Loop was our first ever hike in this area and it was absolutely…
Fall Colors in Flagstaff: The Change of Seasons in Arizona
October had arrived but the desert heat leaves Phoenix in an eternal state of summer. Being from Colorado, we really missed the change of seasons while living in Phoenix, so…
Visiting Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument holds evidence of some of Arizona’s long, rich history. The monument is scattered with many old Native American Puebloan dwellings and was once a thriving place of…
Goblin Valley State Park: A Visitor’s Guide
Goblin Valley is something out of this world. Picture vibrant hoodoos tucked among desert cliffs with snowcapped mountains visible in the distance. Funky silhouettes and shadows cast by the strange…
The Toadstools: Hiking Among Hoodoos
The Toadstools may be a roadside attraction, but a short walk to the wild hoodoos through otherworldly desert landscape seems to transport you to another planet. These unique formations sit…
Horseshoe Bend: An Iconic Southwest View
The area around Page and Lake Powell is packed with incredible desert views, and Horseshoe Bend is definitely one of the most iconic. Hiking there is easy, it sits right…
Hiking Cathedral Wash to the Colorado River
Slot canyons and washes are our absolute favorite type of hike, and there are plenty of canyons to be explored in and around Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Of course, there…
Tonto National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings
Some of Arizona’s history can be seen in the many Native American ruins around the state. Various tribes have established settlements across Arizona over thousands of years, and many of…
Hiking the Butcher Jones Trail at Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake is an oasis along the Salt River that winds through the hills outside of Phoenix. The area is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, and…
Picacho Peak: Hiking to the Summit via Hunter Trail
Several years back, we drove past Picacho Peak during our first visit to Arizona and wondered if it could be climbed. When we moved to Phoenix, we finally made the…