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Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

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The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

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Tom’s Thumb Hike: One of Scottsdale’s Most Stunning Trails

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Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems)

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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! 

#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!

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