Danielle Outdoors

here to inspire you to get outside
plan your next adventure
Girl in the Superstitions

i'm danielle fairbanks

i’m a midwest transplant who landed in the beautiful sonoran desert of phoenix, arizona in 2014, and never left! after discovering the mountains that year, my life changed. since 2019, i’ve made the goal to hike at least once per week + to date have logged more than 300 hikes in total.

i’m here to inspire your next trip and give you all the tips and tricks you need to have the best time. i have become an expert in all things arizona from sedona to the grand canyon to all the underrated secrets that i can’t wait to teach you.

ready to plan your next adventure?

you’ve come to the right place. if you have an idea of where you want to go and are wanting an itinerary, visit my blog. if you haven’t picked a location and are looking for inspiration, visit my travel gallery.

I CREATED MY FIRST DIGITAL PRODUCT!!

I’ve created a FORTY PAGE GUIDE outlining all the best free and paid campsites in Northern Arizona, including Sedona.

It can be hard to spend hours researching campsites, trying to figure out were they’re located, what they look like, the price, and the amenities. With my guide, those days are over! I give you everything you need to know, with links to my Google Maps AND it’s in a PDF so you can access it any time!

girl with curly hair and a black shirt and yellow shorts in front of a canyon
read my latest posts

Hiking Groups in Phoenix- EJ Peak 3/16/24

Looking for hiking groups in Phoenix? Don't have anyone to hike with (yet)? So many people have come to me asking if I know of Group Hikes in Phoenix... so I decided to make one! I hope that creating these events will help you to branch out and make new friends!...

Coon Bluff: Magical Sunset Spot On the Salt River

Looking for a free adventure? Want to get out of the city and into nature? Looking for a place to take cute photos- professional or not? Let me introduce you to Coon Bluff- a local secret. My husband grew up 10 minutes from the Salt River and knows all the good spots...