by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 28, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Scottsdale
Tom’s Thumb Hike: One of Scottsdale’s Most Stunning Trails I honestly don’t know why the Tom’s Thumb Hike isn’t talked about more. It’s BEAUTIFUL, and has other worldly landscape. Not only do you have the cacti you’d expect...
by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 1, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Tempe
Tempe Hikes that Will Add Some Sunshine to Your Day! Tempe, Arizona, sitting only a few minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is an adventure HUB. Yes, I said that. It offers the best of both worlds- the bars, restaurants, shops, and Arizona State...
by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Coffee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants, Tempe
Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems) If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Phoenix, you’re in the right place. As a local who’s spent countless mornings exploring cafés across the Valley, I’ve narrowed it down to the spots that are...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 6, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Hiking, Northern Arizona, Page
25 Best Things to Do in Page, Arizona (+ Local Tips & Hidden Gems) Page, Arizona, is one of those places that almost doesn’t seem real. From the swirling sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon to the sweeping views at Horseshoe Bend and the bright blue waters...
by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 20, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside, Water Hikes
11+ Best Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ (2026 Local Guide) Pinetop, Arizona is a small mountain town (population 4,000) tucked in the White Mountains at 7,000 ft elevation — yes, higher than Denver. It’s one of my favorite year-round weekend getaways from Phoenix,...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 30, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Grand Canyon, National Parks
Grand Canyon South Rim: Things To Do The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. If you haven’t already seen it, prepare for your jaw to drop the second you see it for the first time. It’s hard to know what to do on the Grand Canyon...