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Salt River Tubing: Use the Company or Go on Your Own?

Salt River Tubing: Use the Company or Go on Your Own?

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 30, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Phoenix

Salt River Tubing: Use the Company or Go on Your Own? Planning to go Salt River tubing this summer? Youโ€™re not aloneโ€”floating down the Salt River is one of the most popular ways to cool off in Arizona. But before you go, thereโ€™s one big decision to make: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Should you...
Best Lakes Near Phoenix, Arizona

Best Lakes Near Phoenix, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 27, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Phoenix

Best Lakes Near Phoenix, Arizona If youโ€™re looking to escape the heat, a lake day at one of the beautiful lakes near Phoenix is a great choice. Luckily, there are several options within a short drive of the cityโ€”ranging from easy-access spots with beaches and...
Where to Find Wildflowers Near Phoenix, Arizona

Where to Find Wildflowers Near Phoenix, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 9, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Where to Find Wildflowers Near Phoenix, Arizona Every spring, the Sonoran Desert transforms in a way that honestly feels hard to believe until you see it for yourself. What looks like dry, rugged desert most of the year suddenly bursts into color โ€” hillsides covered...
Wildflowers in Arizona: The Most Common Desert Blooms

Wildflowers in Arizona: The Most Common Desert Blooms

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 1, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Seasons, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Wildflowers in Arizona: The Most Common Desert Blooms Arizonaโ€™s wildflowers transform the desert each year, turning rocky trails, open washes, and cactus-filled landscapes into bursts of color. The timing and variety change every year based on rainfall and elevation....
Flagstaff in Winter: What To Expect & Things To Do

Flagstaff in Winter: What To Expect & Things To Do

by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 25, 2025 | Arizona Seasons, Flagstaff

Flagstaff in Winter: What To Expect & Things To Do Winter in Flagstaff feels like stepping into a completely different side of Arizona. Known for its pine-covered mountains, historic downtown, and frequent snowfall, Flagstaff becomes a cozy winter destination...
Inner Basin Trail: 2025 Guide

Inner Basin Trail: 2025 Guide

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 27, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Flagstaff

Inner Basin Trail: 2025 Guide Ff youโ€™re searching for one of the most breathtaking hikes in Northern Arizona, the Inner Basin Trail should be at the top of your list. Nestled in the San Francisco Peaks just outside of Flagstaff, this trail takes you through peaceful...
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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 ๐Ÿ’ฆ water wheel falls in the payson area is one of arizonaโ€™s most rewarding waterfall hikes โ€” and most people have no idea it exists.

trail details:
๐Ÿ“ water wheel falls, payson az
๐Ÿฅพ ~1.6 miles out and back
โฑ 1-2 hours
๐ŸŒŠ multiple waterfalls along the trail
๐Ÿš— about 90 minutes from phoenix

the lush green canyon, the sound of the creek, the red rocks โ€” it genuinely doesnโ€™t feel like arizona in the best way possible.

comment โ€œwaterfallโ€ below and iโ€™ll send you my full hiking guide with everything you need to know before you go ๐Ÿ‘‡
things to do in zion national park ๐Ÿ”๏ธ โ†’ hike the things to do in zion national park ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

โ†’ hike the narrows (walk IN the river)
โ†’ angels landing for the views (permit required)
โ†’ canyon overlook trail โ€” big views, short hike
โ†’ drive the zion-mt. carmel highway
โ†’ soak at zion canyon hot springs after your hike
โ†’ walk the paโ€™rus trail at sunset ๐ŸŒ…
โ†’ explore springdale for coffee & food
โ†’ stargaze โ€” itโ€™s a dark sky area

iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ“ zion national park, utah
@peixotocoffee โ€˜s new summer menu is ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‹ hereโ€™s @peixotocoffee โ€˜s new summer menu is ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‹

hereโ€™s some of the drinks you can get starting TOMORROW friday 5/22:

๐Ÿ’ cherry vanilla latte

๐Ÿ“ strawberry matcha

๐Ÿฅฅ toasted coconut latte

๐ŸŒ banana brulee latte 

๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ prickly pear lime tonic

๐Ÿ“ strawberry lemonade

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

๐Ÿ“peixoto coffee in gilbert, chandler, and dtphx
tonightโ€™s views from blue point on the salt river tonightโ€™s views from blue point on the salt river ๐Ÿœ๏ธโœจ

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