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, 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…
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…
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…
Exploring Valley of Fire in a Day
Out of the vast stretch of plain, beige desert around Las Vegas jut the vibrant rocks of Valley of Fire State Park. This park is an absolute must-see if you…