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Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide)

Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 28, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Camping in Sedona: Best Campgrounds + Free Camping Spots (2026 Guide) If you’re planning a trip to Sedona, camping is one of the best ways to experience its red rock landscapes, scenic trails, and unforgettable sunsets. From developed campgrounds with full amenities...
Best Camping in the White Mountains, Arizona (Campgrounds + Dispersed Spots)

Best Camping in the White Mountains, Arizona (Campgrounds + Dispersed Spots)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 24, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Pinetop-Lakeside

Best Camping in the White Mountains, Arizona (Campgrounds + Dispersed Spots) If you’re looking for the best camping in the White Mountains, Arizona, this is one of the most underrated summer escapes in the state. With cooler temperatures, alpine lakes, and endless...
Best Day Trips from Phoenix: Scenic Drives, Hikes & Small Towns

Best Day Trips from Phoenix: Scenic Drives, Hikes & Small Towns

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 23, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix

Best Day Trips from Phoenix: Scenic Drives, Hikes & Small Towns If you’re looking for the best day trips from Phoenix, you’re in one of the best home bases in the country. Within just a couple of hours, you can go from desert landscapes to pine forests, red rock...
Camping on the Mogollon Rim: Best Campgrounds & Dispersed Sites (2026 Guide)

Camping on the Mogollon Rim: Best Campgrounds & Dispersed Sites (2026 Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 15, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry

Camping on the Mogollon Rim: Best Campgrounds & Dispersed Sites (2026 Guide) If you’re looking to escape the Phoenix heat, camping on the Mogollon Rim is one of the best places to do it. Just a couple of hours from the Valley, the Rim offers cooler temperatures,...
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? You’re not alone—floating down the Salt River is one of the most popular ways to cool off in Arizona. But before you go, there’s one big decision to make: 👉 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 you’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 city—ranging from easy-access spots with beaches and...
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while it’s 100 in phoenix, it’s 75 here 🌲 🥾 gover while it’s 100 in phoenix, it’s 75 here 🌲

🥾 government springs trail, greer
• on @alltrails , this hike is 5.7 mi RT & 587 ft of elevation gain
• wanders in a canyon along a beautiful creek the entire time
• this hike starts at over 8,000 ft of elevation at base
• you don’t have to hike the whole thing, in fact you can just hang out at the creek at the trailhead!

if you’ve done this trail, drop a photo 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

want to know more about things to do in the white mountains of az? comment “guide” for my blog post ✨
drop a photo of your favorite hike 👇🏼 i love that drop a photo of your favorite hike 👇🏼

i love that instagram allows photo commenting now!! on other platforms like facebook, when people comment with photos it gives a sense of community- being able to see other people say “i went there with my family recently” & share their own memories, etc. so im excited we have it here now too!!
60 degrees in 📍pinetop-lakeside, arizona 🌲 60 degrees in 📍pinetop-lakeside, arizona 🌲
where do you go when it gets too hot in phoenix?! where do you go when it gets too hot in phoenix?! 🥵

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