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Coolest Coffee Shops in Arizona to Check Out

Coolest Coffee Shops in Arizona to Check Out

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Coolest Coffee Shops in Arizona to Check Out Arizona isnโ€™t just about hiking trails and red rock views โ€” itโ€™s also home to a thriving coffee scene that locals and travelers love. Across the state, youโ€™ll find everything from hip Phoenix cafรฉs serving local roasts to...
Cute Coffee Shops in Mesa, Arizona

Cute Coffee Shops in Mesa, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 21, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix

Cute Coffee Shops in Mesa, Arizona Mesa, Arizona may be known for its desert landscapes and vibrant culture, but itโ€™s also home to some seriously cute coffee shops worth exploring. Whether youโ€™re looking for a cozy spot to sip a latte, a trendy cafรฉ with plenty of...
Delicious Coffee Shops in Gilbert Arizona

Delicious Coffee Shops in Gilbert Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 11, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix

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Dolly Steamboat: What To Expect

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they literally built the worldโ€™s hot springs in ut they literally built the worldโ€™s hot springs in utah ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿซง

worldsprings at zion has 50+ pools inspired by the most iconic thermal destinations on earth โ€” and you can experience all of them in one day ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blue lagoon, iceland
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด dead sea
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rotara-tuapo, new zealand
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vichy, france
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง bath, england
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต hokkaido, japan
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท osaek, south korea
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bali, indonesia
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grutas tolantongo, mexico
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น fuentes georginas, guatemala
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ yarrangobilly, australia
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kereshehir, turkey
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น chiancianco therme, italy
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ iron mountain hot springs, co
โ€ฆand thatโ€™s not even all of them ๐Ÿ˜ญ

right outside zion national park in la verkin, utah โ€” this place is so underrated it actually hurts

save this for your utah bucket list ๐Ÿ”–
everything you need to know about fossil creek in everything you need to know about fossil creek in arizona ๐Ÿ’ฆ

fossil creek is a great water hike & swimming hole to cool off in summer โ˜€๏ธ fossil creek is the smaller/ shorter waterfall accessed via an easier hike from camp verde while fossil springs is accessed via bob bear trail in strawberry. both are beautiful!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ: $6 per vehicle purchased online either 1 month or 48 hrs in advance! the dixon lewis lot is closest fyi! you should print & bring your permit with- you will be checked by rangers! parking opens at 8, you have to be in by 4

๐Ÿš˜: 14 mile washboard dirt road, rocky at the end. high clearance is best! 

๐Ÿฅพ: 2.1 mile total, 136 ft gain

๐Ÿถ: allowed!

๐Ÿšฝ: at parking lots, but trash is pack out

๐Ÿ’ฆ: people die or are injured yearly here. donโ€™t swim under the waterfalls! water sandals to change into make a huge difference for walking through the water! 

โ˜€๏ธ: itโ€™s hot as crap ok! we hiked at 830am, out by 11 and it was 80 and felt like 100.

โฐ: 3 hr drive to trailhead from phoenix, 3+ hours hike & swim, so thatโ€™s a 9 hour minimum day!

gear:
๐Ÿงข @cotopaxi bucket hat
๐ŸŽ’ @gregorypacks 
โ˜€๏ธ @mountainhardwear sunshirt
๐Ÿฉณ @aerie shorts & sports bra
๐Ÿฅพ @teva water sandals & @dannerboots 

leave any other questions below ๐Ÿœ๏ธโœจ
thereโ€™s something about driving through zion that thereโ€™s something about driving through zion that never gets old ๐Ÿœ๏ธโœจ

from the winding canyon roads to the iconic tunnel views, every part of this highway feels unreal. honestly, being the passenger princess here might be one of my favorite jobs ๐Ÿคญ

if youโ€™re visiting zion national park, donโ€™t rush this drive โ€” pull over at the overlooks, roll the windows down, and soak it all in because the journey is part of the experience here ๐Ÿค

save this for your next utah road trip ๐Ÿš—
have you been to kolob canyons? most zion visitors have you been to kolob canyons? most zion visitors have no idea this exists ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿœ๏ธโœจ

located in the northwest section of the park near cedar city, this quieter side of zion has massive red cliffs, scenic overlooks, fewer crowds, and some of the prettiest drives in southern utah ๐Ÿš—โœจ

things to do in kolob canyons โคต๏ธ 

๐Ÿฅพ hike the taylor creek trail to the double arch alcove 
๐ŸŒ… stop at the timber creek overlook for sunset views 
๐Ÿ“ธ drive the 5 mile scenic road with pull offs along the way 
๐ŸŒฒ enjoy a more peaceful side of zion away from the main canyon crowds 
๐Ÿฆ keep an eye out for wildlife + desert scenery along the route

if youโ€™re visiting zion from st. george, hurricane, or cedar city, this area is such an easy add-on to your trip ๐Ÿ™Œ

save this for your next utah road trip ๐Ÿš˜

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