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Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat

Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat

by daniellenfairbanks | May 21, 2026 | Arizona, Sedona

Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat Sedona in summer gets a bad rap. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, the midday sun will absolutely humble you. But I’ve visited during the summer months and honestly? It’s one of my favorite times to go — if...
Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites

Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites

by daniellenfairbanks | May 20, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites If you’ve heard about the vortexes in Sedona, Arizona, you’re probably curious — maybe even a little skeptical. Are they real? What do they feel like? And where exactly do you go to experience one? Whether...
Best Places to Stay Near Zion National Park: Springdale, Kanab & Beyond

Best Places to Stay Near Zion National Park: Springdale, Kanab & Beyond

by daniellenfairbanks | May 13, 2026 | National Parks, Utah

Best Places to Stay Near Zion National Park: Springdale, Kanab & Beyond One of the most common questions I get about Zion is where to stay — and the good news is there’s genuinely something for everyone. Whether you want to splurge on a luxury resort steps...
Things to Do in Zion National Park — From Someone Who Keeps Going Back

Things to Do in Zion National Park — From Someone Who Keeps Going Back

by daniellenfairbanks | May 12, 2026 | National Parks, Utah

Things to Do in Zion National Park — From Someone Who Keeps Going Back Zion National Park has this way of pulling you back. I’ve visited three times now, and every single trip I leave wondering why I don’t go more often. Whether you’re navigating the...
Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide)

Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 30, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Flagstaff

Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide) Flagstaff is one of the best places in Arizona to escape the heat and spend a weekend camping in the pines. Sitting at 7,000 feet, it offers cooler temperatures, easy access to hiking...
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7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌵 🥾 lost 7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌵

🥾 lost goldmine trail
⛰️ usery mountain
🌵 tom’s thumb trail
🌅 piestewa peak
💧 butcher jones trail
🏜️ peralta trail to fremont saddle
🌊 wave cave trail

the best time to hike near phoenix is typically october through april, when temperatures are cooler—always check current trail conditions, bring plenty of water and avoid hiking during extreme heat.

which arizona hike would you choose first? 👇
no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught a bass 🎣

📍coon bluff recreation area, salt river

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most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their way to the grand canyon—but this little town deserves a spot on your itinerary too 👀🌲 #ad 

located just outside the south entrance of grand canyon national park (1 mile!!), @townoftusayanaz makes the perfect home base for exploring the canyon

things to do in tusayan:
🥾 hike (greenway trail, arizona trail, etc)
🚲 bike the greenway trail all the way to the canyon
🚁unique tours like helicopters, off-road vehicles, horseback riding, etc
☕️ eat (from morning coffee to breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
🛌 stay (the best way to see the grand canyon at sunrise or sunset is to stay overnight in tusayan!)

save this for your next grand canyon trip—and tell me: have you ever stopped in tusayan?

PS- the grand canyon is OPEN despite recent circumstances. in park lodging is closed overnight currently and water is limited, but tusayan’s lodging is OPEN & water is available! 

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