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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 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...
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...
25 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff, AZ (Local Guide for 2026)

25 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff, AZ (Local Guide for 2026)

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

25 Best Things to Do in Flagstaff, AZ (Local Guide for 2026) 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 visiting for...
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: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors

Flagstaff in the Fall: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors

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

Flagstaff in the Fall: Best Things to Do + Fall Colors Flagstaff is one of my favorite places to visit in Arizona in the fall. While much of the state is still experiencing warm desert temperatures, Flagstaff brings cooler weather, golden aspens, scenic hikes, and...
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no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught a bass 🎣

📍coon bluff recreation area, salt river

share your morning views in a photo in the comments 👇🏼
most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their way to the grand canyon—but this little town deserves a spot on your itinerary too 👀🌲 #ad 

located just outside the south entrance of grand canyon national park (1 mile!!), @townoftusayanaz makes the perfect home base for exploring the canyon

things to do in tusayan:
🥾 hike (greenway trail, arizona trail, etc)
🚲 bike the greenway trail all the way to the canyon
🚁unique tours like helicopters, off-road vehicles, horseback riding, etc
☕️ eat (from morning coffee to breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
🛌 stay (the best way to see the grand canyon at sunrise or sunset is to stay overnight in tusayan!)

save this for your next grand canyon trip—and tell me: have you ever stopped in tusayan?

PS- the grand canyon is OPEN despite recent circumstances. in park lodging is closed overnight currently and water is limited, but tusayan’s lodging is OPEN & water is available! 

#exploretusayan #experiencegrandcanyon
how to take a timelapse on your iphone 🏜️👇🏼 perfe how to take a timelapse on your iphone 🏜️👇🏼

perfect for sunrise or sunset with the sun crossing the horizon, or for moonrise (next full moon sept 26)

step 1: (optional) use the app @photopills and their augmented reality feature to know where the sun/moon will cross the horizon so you get it in frame

step 2: set up your tripod (comment 📲 for the one i use!)

step 3: open your camera & turn it to timelapse

step 4: press start and LEAVE IT for at least 10-15 minutes (im always bad at this but when you think you’re done, leave it for another 5-10 minutes!

step 5: use the Edits app to speed it up to your desired effect & you’re done!
one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂 one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂🥾

see spring trail is a short, peaceful hike beneath the mogollon rim that blows up with fall colors! i only knew about it myself 2 years ago! details:

📍 see spring trail #185
🥾 about 2-2.5 miles round trip
🌲 shaded forest trail
💧 natural spring and creek views 
🐕 dog-friendly, but keep dogs leashed
🍁 fall colors typically peak from late october into early november depending on the year

make a full day of it by grabbing coffee at common grounds or noley’s in payson ☕️, driving along the mogollon rim, stopping at woods canyon lake, or you can also stop in christopher creek for lunch before heading home 🌲

save this one for an easy arizona fall day trip from phoenix 🍁

comment 🥾 for my hike guide!

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