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Your Guide to Canyon Lake Boat Rentals

Your Guide to Canyon Lake Boat Rentals

by daniellenfairbanks | May 11, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix

Your Guide to Canyon Lake Boat Rentals Imagine the Arizona sun warming your skin as you glide across the shimmering turquoise waters of Canyon Lake. Towering red rock cliffs rise majestically around you, creating a breathtaking backdrop for your aquatic adventure....
Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes)

Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes)

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 21, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes) If you’re looking for the best hikes in Sedona, Arizona, you’ve landed in the right place. I’ve hiked Sedona in every season, in every condition, and at nearly every hour of the...
Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review

Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 27, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix

Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review Camelback Mountain Hike: A Local’s Review Craving panoramic city views and a satisfying dose of desert challenge? Look no further than the iconic Camelback Mountain hike. This Phoenix landmark, with its distinct...
Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 27, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It! Hidden within the rugged beauty of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lies a remarkable natural wonder: Elephant Arch in Arizona. This unique rock formation, sculpted by the forces of nature actually does represent an...
Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 23, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains The Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains is a wonderful short hike with amazing views. I always love a hike that ends in something cool- whether it’s a summit, a waterfall, or a CAVE like the Shaka Cave....
West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 15, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona Ahhh, the lure of Sedona and its beautiful red rocks. Sedona, Arizona sees over 300,000 visitors per year (source-visit sedona). What attracts people to Sedona? I’d say the famous “vortexes”...
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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 πŸ’¦ water wheel falls in the payson area is one of arizona’s most rewarding waterfall hikes β€” and most people have no idea it exists.

trail details:
πŸ“ water wheel falls, payson az
πŸ₯Ύ ~1.6 miles out and back
⏱ 1-2 hours
🌊 multiple waterfalls along the trail
πŸš— about 90 minutes from phoenix

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

comment β€œwaterfall” below and i’ll send you my full hiking guide with everything you need to know before you go πŸ‘‡
things to do in zion national park πŸ”οΈ β†’ hike the things to do in zion national park πŸ”οΈ

β†’ hike the narrows (walk IN the river)
β†’ angels landing for the views (permit required)
β†’ canyon overlook trail β€” big views, short hike
β†’ drive the zion-mt. carmel highway
β†’ soak at zion canyon hot springs after your hike
β†’ walk the pa’rus trail at sunset πŸŒ…
β†’ explore springdale for coffee & food
β†’ stargaze β€” 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 πŸ”—

πŸ“ zion national park, utah
@peixotocoffee β€˜s new summer menu is πŸ˜‹πŸ“πŸ’πŸ‹ here’s @peixotocoffee β€˜s new summer menu is πŸ˜‹πŸ“πŸ’πŸ‹

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

πŸ’ cherry vanilla latte

πŸ“ strawberry matcha

πŸ₯₯ toasted coconut latte

🍌 banana brulee latte 

πŸ‹β€πŸŸ© prickly pear lime tonic

πŸ“ strawberry lemonade

go in & try one & let me know what you think!! ✨ 

πŸ“peixoto coffee in gilbert, chandler, and dtphx
tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river 🏜️✨

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