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Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Phoenix Your Pup Will Love

Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Phoenix Your Pup Will Love

by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 9, 2021 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix

Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Phoenix Your Pup Will Love I’ve been hiking in the Phoenix area for 7 years ago, and still don’t get sick of it! For years, I dreamed about adopting an adventure pup to join me on my adventures, and finally, in October of 2020,...
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The Best 3-Day (Dog-Friendly) Arizona to Utah Road Trip

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Horseshoe Bend in Arizona: Why You Need to Visit

Horseshoe Bend in Arizona: Why You Need to Visit

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 6, 2021 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Grand Canyon, Page

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Edge of the World Sedona: Camping at Arizona’s Most Epic Cliffside Campsite

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by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 9, 2021 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Camping, Flagstaff, Sedona

Edge of the World Sedona: Camping at Arizona’s Most Epic Cliffside Campsite Have you been thinking about visiting the “Edge of the World” in Sedona? I think it’s one of the best free camping spots near Sedona, with the most amazing overlook over...
10 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Arizona

10 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 5, 2021 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Seasons

10 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Arizona Arizona might be known for its desert landscapes and towering saguaros, but fall brings some surprisingly beautiful color to the state. From golden aspens around Flagstaff to colorful forests in the White Mountains and...
The Best Weekend Itinerary in Sedona, Arizona

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by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 27, 2021 | Arizona, Northern Arizona, Sedona

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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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