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Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 13, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants

Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is known for its sunshine, stylish neighborhoods, and vibrant food scene—and its coffee shops are no exception. Whether you’re looking for a beautifully designed café in Old Town, a cozy spot to get some work done,...
Hot Air Balloon Tour Phoenix: A Review

Hot Air Balloon Tour Phoenix: A Review

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 8, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Scottsdale

Hot Air Balloon Tour Phoenix: A Review While the city offers countless attractions on the ground, nothing compares to the serene and spectacular experience of a hot air balloon tour. Imagine floating effortlessly above the Sonoran Desert as the sun paints the sky with...
18 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ (Beyond the Resorts)

18 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ (Beyond the Resorts)

by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 17, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Phoenix, Scottsdale

18 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ (Beyond the Resorts) Scottsdale, Arizona – the name often conjures images of luxurious resorts, championship golf courses, and vibrant nightlife. And sure, it does have all of that. But as a local who’s called this desert...
The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 30, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants, Tempe

The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops Looking for unique PHOENIX SOUVENIR SHOPS? I got you covered! The magnets and trinkets are reat, but when I travel, I like to get unique, local gifts that last! Things that I can wear consistently, or things I can work into my...
Tom’s Thumb Hike: One of Scottsdale’s Most Stunning Trails

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

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

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

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, 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...

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while it’s 100 in phoenix, it’s 75 here 🌲 🥾 gover while it’s 100 in phoenix, it’s 75 here 🌲

🥾 government springs trail, greer
• on @alltrails , this hike is 5.7 mi RT & 587 ft of elevation gain
• wanders in a canyon along a beautiful creek the entire time
• this hike starts at over 8,000 ft of elevation at base
• you don’t have to hike the whole thing, in fact you can just hang out at the creek at the trailhead!

if you’ve done this trail, drop a photo 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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drop a photo of your favorite hike 👇🏼 i love that drop a photo of your favorite hike 👇🏼

i love that instagram allows photo commenting now!! on other platforms like facebook, when people comment with photos it gives a sense of community- being able to see other people say “i went there with my family recently” & share their own memories, etc. so im excited we have it here now too!!
60 degrees in 📍pinetop-lakeside, arizona 🌲 60 degrees in 📍pinetop-lakeside, arizona 🌲
where do you go when it gets too hot in phoenix?! where do you go when it gets too hot in phoenix?! 🥵

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