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…
The Grand Canyon: Visiting the North Rim
Summer is around the corner and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will soon open up. As soon as the snow melts enough and the road into the park…
Hiking Sedona’s Cathedral Rock at Sunrise
Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona’s more popular hikes, and we completely understand why. This trail is short in distance and the views are incredible. But if you hate crowds…
The Grand Canyon: Hitting the North Rim Viewpoints
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. While the South Rim is the far more popular area to visit, we are…
Hiking to Cape Final on the North Rim
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon has beautiful hikes and views every way you look. You can’t really go wrong with your choice of hikes and sightseeing activities, but…
Visiting Honanki Heritage Site in Sedona
There are quite a few cliff dwellings and sacred spots around Sedona. We wanted to explore as many as we could, but some of the monuments and sites were temporarily…