by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 14, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix
25 Best Hikes in Phoenix: Easy, Moderate & Hard Trails (Local Guide) Ahhh, Phoenix, Arizona. The “Valley of the Sun.” The Sonoran Desert. One of the biggest cities in the United States. An adventure hub. There is so much to this city. I have been...
by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 14, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes
Canyon of the Waterfalls- A Post-Rain Superstition Mountains Hike The Superstition Mountains are full of incredible hikes. A few times per year after persistent or heavy rain, the mountains turn into an oasis! The Canyon of the Waterfalls hike is just as it sounds- a...
by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 9, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains
Hieroglyphic Trail- A Great Rainy Hike in the Superstition Mountains If you’re reading this, I’d bet my money that you’re looking to go hiking in the Superstition Mountains. The Hieroglyphic Trail is a great option- it’s short, family-friendly,...
by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Coffee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants, Tempe
Best Coffee Shops in Phoenix (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems) If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Phoenix, you’re in the right place. As a local who’s spent countless mornings exploring cafés across the Valley, I’ve narrowed it down to the spots that are...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 22, 2024 | Arizona, Outdoorsy Gear
Best Hiking Boots for Beginners: From a PA with Plantar Fasciitis Are you looking for the best hiking boots for beginners? There are SOOOOO many different hiking boot brands. There’s no way for everyone to know and understand all of them, but I’m here to...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 15, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Northern Arizona, Utah
The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide) The Wave Arizona Hike is one of the most EPIC hikes in the United States, for many reasons. For one, the landscape is one of a kind- the stripes of white, orange, and red. The canyon, the curvature, the lighting. I could go on....
