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Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest

Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest

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 youโ€™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...
Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

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...
20 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff AZ (Hikes, Food & Hidden Gems)

20 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff AZ (Hikes, Food & Hidden Gems)

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 6, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Flagstaff

20 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff AZ (Hikes, Food & Hidden Gems) ***updated 3/31/26 Flagstaff, Arizona is one of the best places to escape the desert heatโ€”trading cacti for pine trees, cooler temperatures, and mountain views just a couple hours north of Phoenix....
Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It

Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It

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...
Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More!

Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More!

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 28, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Lodging, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson

Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More! Do you live in Arizona and crave fun weekend getaways/holidays? Are you from another state and want to stay somewhere fun when you visit? Either way, this post is perfect for you! There are so many...
Flagstaff in the Fall: Mind-Blowing Views

Flagstaff in the Fall: Mind-Blowing Views

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 25, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Seasons, Flagstaff

Flagstaff in the Fall: Mind-Blowing Views Flagstaff in the fall is a magical place to be. I have lived in Arizona for over a decade, and have experienced fall colors in Flagstaff for many of those. I want as many people as possible to experience this area of the state...
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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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