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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 โ€” 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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october might just be the best month to visit ariz october might just be the best month to visit arizona ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒต

up north, the aspens are turning gold and the mornings are crisp. down in phoenix, hiking season is finally making its comeback. add in cute pumpkin patches, fall festivals, cozy cabin weekends + scenic drives and thereโ€™s SO much to do this month.

a few things to know before visiting arizona in october:

๐Ÿ‚ head north for fall colors โ€” flagstaff, oak creek canyon, the mogollon rim + white mountains are some of my favorites
๐Ÿฅพ october is one of the best months to get back on the trails
๐ŸŽƒ phoenix has pumpkin patches, fall festivals + plenty of seasonal events
๐Ÿ•๏ธ desert camping season is starting, but northern arizona nights can get COLD
โ˜€๏ธ phoenix can still be pretty warm during the day, especially early in the month
โ„๏ธ flagstaff + higher elevations can see freezing temps and even early snow (they just did!!)

and yes, you can go from saguaros to golden aspens in the same weekend ๐ŸคŽ

save this for october in arizona + follow @danielleoutdoors_ for fall color updates & arizona travel ideas ๐Ÿ

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