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....
by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 15, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona
West Fork Trail Sedona: Complete Hiking Guide + Fall Colors 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”...
by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 18, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry
See Canyon Trail Arizona: Fall Hiking Guide Near Payson See Canyon Trail is one of the best hikes near Payson, Arizona for experiencing the forests, creeks and changing seasons of the Mogollon Rim. The trail winds through a lush canyon beneath towering ponderosa...
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...