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the perfect escape from the phoenix heat is closer the perfect escape from the phoenix heat is closer than you think 💦 water wheel falls in the payson area is one of arizona’s most rewarding waterfall hikes — and most people have no idea it exists.

trail details:
📍 water wheel falls, payson az
🥾 ~1.6 miles out and back
⏱ 1-2 hours
🌊 multiple waterfalls along the trail
🚗 about 90 minutes from phoenix

the lush green canyon, the sound of the creek, the red rocks — it genuinely doesn’t feel like arizona in the best way possible.

comment “waterfall” below and i’ll send you my full hiking guide with everything you need to know before you go 👇
things to do in zion national park 🏔️ → hike the things to do in zion national park 🏔️

→ hike the narrows (walk IN the river)
→ angels landing for the views (permit required)
→ canyon overlook trail — big views, short hike
→ drive the zion-mt. carmel highway
→ soak at zion canyon hot springs after your hike
→ walk the pa’rus trail at sunset 🌅
→ explore springdale for coffee & food
→ stargaze — it’s a dark sky area

i’ve been three times and leave wanting more every single time. full guide with hikes, where to stay, and tips linked in bio, just search zion on the blog 🔗

📍 zion national park, utah
@peixotocoffee ‘s new summer menu is 😋🍓🍒🍋 here’s @peixotocoffee ‘s new summer menu is 😋🍓🍒🍋

here’s some of the drinks you can get starting TOMORROW friday 5/22:

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🍓 strawberry matcha

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🍋‍🟩 prickly pear lime tonic

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tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river 🏜️✨

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