by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 10, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Flagstaff, Lodging
Hotel Review: High Country Motor Lodge in Flagstaff, Arizona When you’re planning a weekend or holiday trip, it’s hard to decide where to stay. Hotel? Cabin? Camp? Even if you narrow it down, it’s hard to know if a place will be as good as the photos...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 8, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Seasons, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Water Hikes
Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool! We all know Arizona is HOT, HOT, HOT. I remember the first time I visited Arizona in summer and I could literally feel a burn on my foot between my thin flip flops and the black top. I’ve been living here for a decade now and...
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: The Best Summer Hike Near Payson, AZ If you’re looking for a summer hike near Payson that actually gets you in the water, Water Wheel Falls should be at the top of your list. It’s one of the most popular trails in the Tonto National...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes
Horton Creek Trail, Arizona: The Best Creek Hike Near Payson If you’re looking for a summer hike near Payson that checks every box — shaded, creekside, dog friendly, not too hard, and genuinely beautiful the whole way — Horton Creek Trail is it. It’s one...
