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Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 23, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains The Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains is a wonderful short hike with amazing views. I always love a hike that ends in something cool- whether it’s a summit, a waterfall, or a CAVE like the Shaka Cave....
Horseback Riding in Phoenix, AZ: What’s the Best Tour?

Horseback Riding in Phoenix, AZ: What’s the Best Tour?

by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Horseback Riding in Phoenix, AZ: What’s the Best Tour? Who is ready to go HORSEBACK RIDING IN PHOENIX, AZ? Arizona is part of the American Desert Southwest, and here we have lots of old western cowboy history. Horseback riding is a favorite activity of Arizona...
The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 30, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Shops & Restaurants, Tempe

The Best Local Phoenix Souvenir Shops Looking for unique PHOENIX SOUVENIR SHOPS? I got you covered! The magnets and trinkets are reat, but when I travel, I like to get unique, local gifts that last! Things that I can wear consistently, or things I can work into my...
Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 19, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past I feel embarrassed to say I’ve lived here for 10 years (like literally 15 minutes from Goldfield Ghost Town), and I never knew the real history. I just figured the town was built from scratch to look old as a...
Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It

Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 16, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Superstition Mountains Cougar Shadow: How and When To See It ***UPDATED FOR 2025*** The Superstition Mountain Cougar Shadow is an awesome, elusive event that occurs around the spring and fall equinoxes (March & September), when the sun’s angle casts a shadow...
Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More!

Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More!

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 28, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Lodging, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson

Most Unique Places to Stay in Arizona: Cabins, Hotels, and More! Do you live in Arizona and crave fun weekend getaways/holidays? Are you from another state and want to stay somewhere fun when you visit? Either way, this post is perfect for you! There are so many...
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august wildflowers in flagstaff 🌻 status & locati august wildflowers in flagstaff 🌻

status & locations of current flowers (not all inclusive & feel free to add to the comments!!)

purple larkspurs at arizona snowbowl: gone 😕

purple lupines: currently popping! saw them today on forest roads off of snowbowl road

indian paintbrush: same as below 

sunflowers: pictured are flowers off the side of the 180 in fort valley just past the snowbowl turnoff. no flowers this year on the typical “fort valley flower field” location. also flowers near sunset crater!

enjoy 🌻✨
took some special photos at one of our favorite pl took some special photos at one of our favorite places 🥹

we specifically chose to move from tempe to east mesa to live by this river & the mountains & today made that all the more special. 

we’re out here all the time hiking, watching sunset & sunrise, fishing.. so i loved coming back to take photos growing our first baby 🤰🏼

@poeticcaptures is amazing ✨🫶🏻 can’t wait to see the photos!
what hikes do you miss doing? can’t wait until i what hikes do you miss doing? 

can’t wait until it’s not too hot to hike in the phoenix metro past 7am haha ☀️
a new england road trip NEEDS to be on your bucket a new england road trip NEEDS to be on your bucket list for this fall and NOW is the time to plan.

this cabin pictured was the PERFECT base for my new england road trip through boston, new hampshire, and vermont.

comment “cabin” for the link to my @airbnb storefront with this cozy stay and more, so you can plan your trip! #airbnbpartner

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