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Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide)

Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 28, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide) If you’re planning a trip to Sedona, camping is one of the best ways to experience its red rock landscapes, scenic trails, and unforgettable sunsets. From developed campgrounds with full amenities...
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Best Day Trips from Phoenix: Scenic Drives, Hikes & Small Towns

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Best Day Trips from Phoenix: Scenic Drives, Hikes & Small Towns If you’re looking for the best day trips from Phoenix, you’re in one of the best home bases in the country. Within just a couple of hours, you can go from desert landscapes to pine forests, red rock...
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Camping on the Mogollon Rim: Best Campgrounds & Dispersed Sites (2026 Guide)

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by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 15, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry

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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

share your morning views in a photo in the comments 👇🏼
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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