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Best Hikes in Sedona for Every Adventurer

Best Hikes in Sedona for Every Adventurer

Imagine a place where rust-colored cliffs soar against a backdrop of azure skies, and the air crackles with an otherworldly energy. Have you ever wondered what it's like to stand at the heart of such a powerful landscape? Nestled in Arizona's stunning high desert, a...

Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review

Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review

Craving panoramic city views and a satisfying dose of desert challenge? Look no further than the iconic Camelback Mountain hike. This Phoenix landmark, with its distinct camel's hump silhouette, is a must do hike. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a determined...

Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

Hidden within the rugged beauty of Arizona's Superstition Mountains lies a remarkable natural wonder: Elephant Arch in Arizona. This unique rock formation, sculpted by the forces of nature actually does represent an elephant! For those seeking an off-the-beaten-path...

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

The Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains is a wonderful short hike with amazing views. I always love a hike that ends in something cool- whether it's a summit, a waterfall, or a CAVE like the Shaka Cave. Sometimes you're in the mood for a short hike that's not too...

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

Ahhh, the lure of Sedona and its beautiful red rocks. Sedona, Arizona sees over 300,000 visitors per year (source-visit sedona). What attracts people to Sedona? I'd say the famous "vortexes" where natural energy collides, the uniqueness of the desert southwest, and...

Horseback Riding in Phoenix, AZ: What’s the Best Tour?

Horseback Riding in Phoenix, AZ: What’s the Best Tour?

Who is ready to go HORSEBACK RIDING IN PHOENIX, AZ? Arizona is part of the American Desert Southwest, and here we have lots of old western cowboy history. Horseback riding is a favorite activity of Arizona locals and visitors to embrace the Desert Cowboy/ Desert...

Explore Arizona's Natural Wonders

Havasupai: Epic Blue Waterfalls

Girl in a Yellow Coat in front of a tall desert waterfall

Page, Arizona: An Adventure Hub

two people holding hands with a dog in a cave

The Superstition Mountains

large monolith rock standing up 1,000 ft from the valley