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5 Best Luxury Hotels in Sedona, Arizona (2026)

5 Best Luxury Hotels in Sedona, Arizona (2026)

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 31, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Sedona

5 Best Luxury Hotels in Sedona, Arizona (2026) Sedona is home to some of Arizona’s most beautiful luxury hotels, with everything from glass-walled rooms overlooking the red rocks to romantic creekside cottages and secluded desert resorts. Whether you’re planning a...
15 Best Things to Do at the Grand Canyon (South Rim)

15 Best Things to Do at the Grand Canyon (South Rim)

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 27, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Grand Canyon

15 Best Things to Do at the Grand Canyon (South Rim) The Grand Canyon is one of the most incredible places to visit in Arizona, and there’s so much more to do than simply stop at a viewpoint and take a photo. From hiking below the rim and watching the sunrise to...
Sedona in the Fall: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors

Sedona in the Fall: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 20, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Seasons, Sedona

Sedona in the Fall: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors Sedona in the fall is one of the best times to experience Arizona’s red rock country. As temperatures begin to cool, hiking becomes much more enjoyable, crowds start to shift from the busy summer season, and pockets...
See Spring Trail Arizona: Easy Fall Hike Near Payson

See Spring Trail Arizona: Easy Fall Hike Near Payson

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 18, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Seasons, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry

See Spring Trail Arizona: Easy Fall Hike Near Payson See Spring Trail is one of my favorite easy hikes near Payson, Arizona, especially if you’re looking for fall colors on the Mogollon Rim. This short forested trail follows Christopher Creek through towering...
How to Find the Aspen Corner Swing in Flagstaff

How to Find the Aspen Corner Swing in Flagstaff

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 18, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Flagstaff

How to Find the Aspen Corner Swing in Flagstaff Hidden among the aspens outside Flagstaff is one of the cutest little tree swings in Arizona. The Aspen Corner swing is located near Arizona Snowbowl and only requires a short walk to reach, but it can be surprisingly...
15 Incredible Places to Visit in Arizona You Can’t Miss

15 Incredible Places to Visit in Arizona You Can’t Miss

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 12, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures

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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! 

#exploretusayan #experiencegrandcanyon
how to take a timelapse on your iphone 🏜️👇🏼 perfe how to take a timelapse on your iphone 🏜️👇🏼

perfect for sunrise or sunset with the sun crossing the horizon, or for moonrise (next full moon sept 26)

step 1: (optional) use the app @photopills and their augmented reality feature to know where the sun/moon will cross the horizon so you get it in frame

step 2: set up your tripod (comment 📲 for the one i use!)

step 3: open your camera & turn it to timelapse

step 4: press start and LEAVE IT for at least 10-15 minutes (im always bad at this but when you think you’re done, leave it for another 5-10 minutes!

step 5: use the Edits app to speed it up to your desired effect & you’re done!
one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂 one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂🥾

see spring trail is a short, peaceful hike beneath the mogollon rim that blows up with fall colors! i only knew about it myself 2 years ago! details:

📍 see spring trail #185
🥾 about 2-2.5 miles round trip
🌲 shaded forest trail
💧 natural spring and creek views 
🐕 dog-friendly, but keep dogs leashed
🍁 fall colors typically peak from late october into early november depending on the year

make a full day of it by grabbing coffee at common grounds or noley’s in payson ☕️, driving along the mogollon rim, stopping at woods canyon lake, or you can also stop in christopher creek for lunch before heading home 🌲

save this one for an easy arizona fall day trip from phoenix 🍁

comment 🥾 for my hike guide!

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