by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 16, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains
Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It ***UPDATED FOR 2025*** The Superstition Mountain Cougar Shadow is an awesome, elusive event that occurs around the spring and fall equinoxes (March & September), when the sun’s angle casts a shadow...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 27, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Flagstaff
Humphreys Peak: Hiking to Over 12,000 ft in Arizona Looking for adventure this summer? Hiking Mt Humphreys Peak is a bucket-list feat that many Arizona adventurers aspire to. It isn’t for the faint of heart, but many can achieve it with proper preparation....
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 22, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Northern Arizona, Sedona, Water Hikes
Best Swimming Holes in Sedona (2026 Guide for Summer) If you’re visiting Sedona in the summer, finding a good swimming hole is essential. While Sedona is known for its hiking, some of the best experiences here involve cooling off in the water—whether that’s sliding...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes
Water Wheel Falls Near Payson: An Awesome Summer Hike Summer in Arizona is all about beating the heat with trips to the north and enjoying water hikes. Hiking near Payson, Arizona and the Mogollon Rim is one of my favorite places to do this, and Water Wheel Falls is a...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes
Horton Creek Trail Near Payson, Arizona: Hike Guide Summer in Arizona is all about beating the heat with trips to the north and enjoying water hikes. Hiking near Payson, Arizona and the Mogollon Rim is one of my favorite places to do this, and Horton Creek Trail is a...
by daniellenfairbanks | May 28, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes
Blue Ridge Reservoir in Arizona: A Must Visit in Summer! Do you know why I love Arizona? I know people say “we don’t have seasons,” but we totally do! I love that we can enjoy desert hikes and cooler weather in Phoenix, and then shift to enjoying the...