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An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon

An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 7, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Water Hikes

An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon photo credit: @selma_explores If you’re looking for an adventurous hike to connect to nature, this is perfect for you. It’s also a primitive trail, meaning minimal people- I didn’t see anyone...
Butcher Jones Trail: A Stunning Lakeside Hike at Saguaro Lake, Arizona

Butcher Jones Trail: A Stunning Lakeside Hike at Saguaro Lake, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 6, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Hiking, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes

Butcher Jones Trail: A Stunning Lakeside Hike at Saguaro Lake, Arizona I serously don’t know why I didn’t hike more of this trail years sooner. I’ve lived in Arizona for 10 years, and now this is one of my favorite hikes. The Butcher Jones Trail is...
Tempe Hikes that Will Add Some Sunshine to Your Day!

Tempe Hikes that Will Add Some Sunshine to Your Day!

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 1, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Tempe

Tempe Hikes that Will Add Some Sunshine to Your Day! Tempe, Arizona, sitting only a few minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is an adventure HUB. Yes, I said that. It offers the best of both worlds- the bars, restaurants, shops, and Arizona State...
Hiking Groups in Phoenix- The Superstition Mountains 2/17/24

Hiking Groups in Phoenix- The Superstition Mountains 2/17/24

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 16, 2024 | Arizona, Group Hikes, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Hiking Groups in Phoenix- The Superstition Mountains 2/17/24 Looking for hiking groups in Phoenix? So many people have come to me asking if I know of Group Hikes… so I decided to make one! I hope that creating these events will help you to branch out and make...
25 Best Hikes in Phoenix: Easy, Moderate & Hard Trails (Local Guide)

25 Best Hikes in Phoenix: Easy, Moderate & Hard Trails (Local Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 14, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix

25 Best Hikes in Phoenix: Easy, Moderate & Hard Trails (Local Guide) Ahhh, Phoenix, Arizona. The “Valley of the Sun.” The Sonoran Desert. One of the biggest cities in the United States. An adventure hub. There is so much to this city. I have been...
Hieroglyphic Trail- A Great Rainy Hike in the Superstition Mountains

Hieroglyphic Trail- A Great Rainy Hike in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 9, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Hieroglyphic Trail- A Great Rainy Hike in the Superstition Mountains If you’re reading this, I’d bet my money that you’re looking to go hiking in the Superstition Mountains. The Hieroglyphic Trail is a great option- it’s short, family-friendly,...
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idk about you but i get cranky without my nature t idk about you but i get cranky without my nature time ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‘€

in the heat, that means waking up before the a$$ crack of dawn to drive to the river & make some coffee โ˜•๏ธ

set up:
โ€ข cute table from amazon
โ€ข @jetboil tank & stove attachment
โ€ข @bialetti moka pot
โ€ข @cotopaxi hielo 18 liter cooler tote
โ€ข @fpmovement set
โ€ข @teva hurricane sandals
i just needed a little nature time โ˜บ๏ธ i bet you c i just needed a little nature time โ˜บ๏ธ

i bet you could use some, too โœจ๐Ÿ˜˜
have you done this arizona road trip? ๐Ÿš—โ˜•๐ŸŒฒ i took have you done this arizona road trip? ๐Ÿš—โ˜•๐ŸŒฒ

i took the 2026 hyundai tucson hybrid on this road trip & was blown away how smoooothhh it feels on the road. it was the perfect road trip companion! @hyundaiusa #HyundaiPartner #HyundaiTucson 

one of my favorite things about arizona? you can leave the desert behind and be surrounded by pine trees in under two hours.

hereโ€™s what i did: ๐Ÿš—

first stop: pine lavender farm. peak bloom, fresh lavender, and the perfect way to slow down before sunset. ๐Ÿ’œ i wish you could smell it through the screen!!

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checked into lodge at 5600 for the night. cozy rooms, mountain views, and dog-friendlyโ€”10/10 for a weekend basecamp

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drove to blue ridge reservoir, which was the best view of the trip- this spot is absolutely stunning.. also empty at sunrise!

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you already know i had to bring a coffee set up- wish you could taste it through the screen โ˜•๏ธ

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hike at tonto natural bridge state park

through all of this, my road-trip companion was the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. plenty of room for adventure gear and a very spoiled adventure pup. ๐Ÿพ the fuel efficiency blows my mind ๐Ÿคฏ

thanks for coming along friends!! where should my next arizona road trip be? ๐ŸŒฒ
& itโ€™s only 90 minutes from phoenix ๐ŸŒต ๐Ÿ“gowan/ ann & itโ€™s only 90 minutes from phoenix ๐ŸŒต

๐Ÿ“gowan/ anna mae/ waterfall/ pine creek loop at tonto natural bridge state park (i always suggest using @alltrails !)

as always, leave no trace ๐Ÿฅพ

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