Floating Down the Salt River – Phoenix, Arizona
Summer brings a brutal heat over the Arizona desert and people flock to rivers and lakes around the Phoenix area to find some relief from it. One of the most…
White Tank Mountain Regional Park: The Waterfall Trail
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a pretty place to enjoy some desert scenery only a short ways from Phoenix. So many people raved about the Waterfall Trail in the…
Hiking Bell Rock in Sedona
The cooler months drew us to Sedona frequently. Not only is winter more comfortable for hiking in Arizona, the snow on the red rocks made us fall in love with…
Hiking Fay Canyon Trail in Sedona
The large amount of stellar hiking options in Sedona can be overwhelming if it’s your first visit or if you have limited time. While Fay Canyon isn’t one of the…
Hiking Soldier Pass in Sedona
Anywhere you hike in Sedona will offer beautiful views of the unique landscape that makes this part of Arizona so famous. Soldier Pass in Sedona is no exception, and we…
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…
Horseshoe Bend: An Iconic Southwest View
The area around Page, Arizona 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…
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…