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Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat

Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat

by daniellenfairbanks | May 21, 2026 | Arizona, Sedona

Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat Sedona in summer gets a bad rap. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, the midday sun will absolutely humble you. But I’ve visited during the summer months and honestly? It’s one of my favorite times to go — if...
Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites

Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites

by daniellenfairbanks | May 20, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Vortexes in Sedona Arizona: A Guide to All 7 Sites If you’ve heard about the vortexes in Sedona, Arizona, you’re probably curious — maybe even a little skeptical. Are they real? What do they feel like? And where exactly do you go to experience one? Whether...
Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide)

Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 30, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Flagstaff

Camping in Flagstaff, Arizona: Best Campgrounds + Dispersed Camping (2026 Guide) Flagstaff is one of the best places in Arizona to escape the heat and spend a weekend camping in the pines. Sitting at 7,000 feet, it offers cooler temperatures, easy access to hiking...
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...
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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!
one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂 one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂🥾

see spring trail is a short, peaceful hike beneath the mogollon rim that blows up with fall colors! i only knew about it myself 2 years ago! details:

📍 see spring trail #185
🥾 about 2-2.5 miles round trip
🌲 shaded forest trail
💧 natural spring and creek views 
🐕 dog-friendly, but keep dogs leashed
🍁 fall colors typically peak from late october into early november depending on the year

make a full day of it by grabbing coffee at common grounds or noley’s in payson ☕️, driving along the mogollon rim, stopping at woods canyon lake, or you can also stop in christopher creek for lunch before heading home 🌲

save this one for an easy arizona fall day trip from phoenix 🍁

comment 🥾 for my hike guide!

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