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Best Hikes in Flagstaff, Arizona

Best Hikes in Flagstaff, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 25, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Flagstaff

Best Hikes in Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff is one of Arizona’s most underrated hiking hubs—where alpine forests, extinct volcanoes, and beautiful meadows come together for four beautiful hiking seasons. Whether you want an easy stroll through ponderosa pines, a...
Cutest Coffee Shops in Flagstaff

Cutest Coffee Shops in Flagstaff

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 19, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Flagstaff

Cutest Coffee Shops in Flagstaff Flagstaff’s coffee scene is one of the most underrated gems in Northern Arizona—think cozy mountain cafés, locally roasted beans, college-town energy, and the perfect mix of adventure-lover and creative vibes. Whether you’re grabbing a...
Hot Air Balloon Ride in Sedona: My Experience

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Sedona: My Experience

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 9, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Sedona

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Sedona: My Experience There’s no better way to take in Sedona’s stunning red rock scenery than from the sky. A hot air balloon ride in Sedona offers a once-in-a-lifetime perspective of its vibrant desert landscape at sunrise. I’ve been...
Robbers Roost Sedona: A Hike Guide

Robbers Roost Sedona: A Hike Guide

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 5, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Robbers Roost Sedona: A Hike Guide Tucked away in the rugged backcountry, Robbers Roost Sedona is one of those hidden gems that’s so worth it. Once rumored to be a hideout for bootleggers and outlaws, this short hike leads to a beautiful cave overlooking red...
Best Places to Stay in Sedona — From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times

Best Places to Stay in Sedona — From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 31, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Sedona

Best Places to Stay in Sedona — From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times Sedona is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona — and where you stay can completely shape your experience. From luxury resorts with red rock views to boutique hotels, cozy cabins, and unique...
Best Restaurants in Sedona

Best Restaurants in Sedona

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 27, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Sedona

Best Restaurants in Sedona Whether you’re refueling after a red rock hike or planning a romantic dinner with a view, Sedona’s food scene is as vibrant as its sunsets. From creekside patios to rooftop cocktails, my guide covers the best restaurants in Sedona for every...
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the perfect escape from the phoenix heat is closer the perfect escape from the phoenix heat is closer than you think 💦 water wheel falls in the payson area is one of arizona’s most rewarding waterfall hikes — and most people have no idea it exists.

trail details:
📍 water wheel falls, payson az
🥾 ~1.6 miles out and back
⏱ 1-2 hours
🌊 multiple waterfalls along the trail
🚗 about 90 minutes from phoenix

the lush green canyon, the sound of the creek, the red rocks — it genuinely doesn’t feel like arizona in the best way possible.

comment “waterfall” below and i’ll send you my full hiking guide with everything you need to know before you go 👇
things to do in zion national park 🏔️ → hike the things to do in zion national park 🏔️

→ hike the narrows (walk IN the river)
→ angels landing for the views (permit required)
→ canyon overlook trail — big views, short hike
→ drive the zion-mt. carmel highway
→ soak at zion canyon hot springs after your hike
→ walk the pa’rus trail at sunset 🌅
→ explore springdale for coffee & food
→ stargaze — it’s a dark sky area

i’ve been three times and leave wanting more every single time. full guide with hikes, where to stay, and tips linked in bio, just search zion on the blog 🔗

📍 zion national park, utah
@peixotocoffee ‘s new summer menu is 😋🍓🍒🍋 here’s @peixotocoffee ‘s new summer menu is 😋🍓🍒🍋

here’s some of the drinks you can get starting TOMORROW friday 5/22:

🍒 cherry vanilla latte

🍓 strawberry matcha

🥥 toasted coconut latte

🍌 banana brulee latte 

🍋‍🟩 prickly pear lime tonic

🍓 strawberry lemonade

go in & try one & let me know what you think!! ✨ 

📍peixoto coffee in gilbert, chandler, and dtphx
tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river tonight’s views from blue point on the salt river 🏜️✨

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