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Brins Mesa Trail: A Magical Sedona Loop Trail with Panoramic Views

Brins Mesa Trail: A Magical Sedona Loop Trail with Panoramic Views

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 17, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Brins Mesa Trail: A Magical Sedona Loop Trail with Panoramic Views Brins Mesa Trail is a lesser known trail in Sedona, but that doesn’t mean the views are any less than stunning. The trail includes Soldiers Pass Trail, a very popular trail, and continues further...
Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona: Cave, Pools & What to Know Before You Go

Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona: Cave, Pools & What to Know Before You Go

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 15, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona: Cave, Pools & What to Know Before You Go ***updated 4/15/26 Soldiers Pass Trail is a popular trail in Sedona, Arizona- and for a good reason. It has numerous features you’d see in an Arizona Highways magazine, including...
Doe Mountain Trail: Best Sunrise Hike in Sedona

Doe Mountain Trail: Best Sunrise Hike in Sedona

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 9, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Sedona

Doe Mountain Trail: Best Sunrise Hike in Sedona Doe Mountain Trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back trail located in Sedona, Arizona. It is considered to be a moderately challenging hike, with an elevation gain of 400 feet. The trail winds its way up a low, flat-topped...
Merry Go Round Rock: How to Find this Popular Sedona Cave

Merry Go Round Rock: How to Find this Popular Sedona Cave

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 25, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Merry Go Round Rock: How to Find this Popular Sedona Cave Sedona’s natural beauty is out of this world. Between the caves, the unique rock structures, the warm temperatures, the plethora of activities- Sedona can’t be beat. One of these amazing features is...
11+ Best Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ (2026 Local Guide)

11+ Best Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ (2026 Local Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 20, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside, Water Hikes

11+ Best Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ (2026 Local Guide) Pinetop, Arizona is a small mountain town (population 4,000) tucked in the White Mountains at 7,000 ft elevation — yes, higher than Denver. It’s one of my favorite year-round weekend getaways from Phoenix,...
Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape

Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 15, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Lodging, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside

Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape It took me about 5 years of living in Arizona to know about the White Mountains. The White Mountains sit in northeastern Arizona, about 3 hours from Phoenix, which includes towns like Pinetop-Lakeside,...
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7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌵 🥾 lost 7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌵

🥾 lost goldmine trail
⛰️ usery mountain
🌵 tom’s thumb trail
🌅 piestewa peak
💧 butcher jones trail
🏜️ peralta trail to fremont saddle
🌊 wave cave trail

the best time to hike near phoenix is typically october through april, when temperatures are cooler—always check current trail conditions, bring plenty of water and avoid hiking during extreme heat.

which arizona hike would you choose first? 👇
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!

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