by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 7, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Shops & Restaurants
Coffee Shops in Payson to Check Out! Coffee is the best, isn’t it? Even better, a LOCAL coffee shop while traveling. I just love the unique vibes, local stories, and decor. I have been visiting Payson, AZ to hike and camp for a decade and didn’t know these...
by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 27, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Tucson
Things to Do in Bisbee: Arizona’s Quirkiest Town Bisbee, Arizona, is a captivating town nestled in Southern Arizona, brimming with history, art, and a unique charm that draws visitors from far and wide. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast seeking...
by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 25, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Shops & Restaurants, Tucson
Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest If you’re reading this post, you must enjoy WINE. Me, too! When I think wine, we always think California and Napa Valley, right? But Arizona grows wine, too! We have so many different landscapes and elevations within...
by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 19, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains
Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past I feel embarrassed to say I’ve lived here for 10 years (like literally 15 minutes from Goldfield Ghost Town), and I never knew the real history. I just figured the town was built from scratch to look old as a...
by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 6, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Flagstaff
Best Things to Do in Flagstaff, Arizona (2026 Guide) ***updated 3/31/26 Flagstaff, Arizona is one of the best places to escape the desert heat—trading cacti for pine trees, cooler temperatures, and mountain views just a couple hours north of Phoenix. Whether you’re...
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...
