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An Epic Camper Van Rental Phoenix: Roadsurfer (& an Itinerary!)

An Epic Camper Van Rental Phoenix: Roadsurfer (& an Itinerary!)

by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 11, 2025 | Arizona, California, Colorado, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, National Parks, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Phoenix, Pinetop-Lakeside, Utah

An Epic Camper Van Rental Phoenix: Roadsurfer (& an Itinerary!) Are you thinking about taking a road trip in Arizona? Whether you live in Arizona or are traveling to the state, a Camper Van Rental in Phoenix can be the perfect solution! I’ll help you know...
Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 8, 2024 | Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Water Hikes

Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool! We all know Arizona is HOT, HOT, HOT. I remember the first time I visited Arizona in summer and I could literally feel a burn on my foot between my thin flip flops and the black top. I’ve been living here for a decade now and...
Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List

Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 28, 2023 | Arizona, Flagstaff, Havasupai, Northern Arizona, Phoenix, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes

Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List When you think of Arizona, I realize the first thing you think iof isn’t “waterfalls.” We’re known for our Saguaro cactus, our desert, and our stunning sunsets. But don’t be...
10+ Epic Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ

10+ Epic Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 20, 2023 | Arizona, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside, Water Hikes

10+ Epic Things to Do in Pinetop, AZ Pinetop, Arizona is a small town (population 4,000) in the White Mountains of Arizona. It’s at 7,000 ft elevation- much higher than Denver even! It’s the perfect foresty, mountain getaway from Phoenix anytime of year....
Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape

Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 15, 2023 | Arizona, Lodging, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside

Why You Should Stay at The Nook Pinetop: A Northern Arizona Escape It took me about 5 years of living in Arizona to know about the White Mountains. The White Mountains sit in northeastern Arizona, about 3 hours from Phoenix, which includes towns like Pinetop-Lakeside,...
Arizona’s Most Remote Waterfall: Pacheta Falls

Arizona’s Most Remote Waterfall: Pacheta Falls

by daniellenfairbanks | Aug 13, 2023 | Arizona, Northern Arizona, Pinetop-Lakeside, Water Hikes

Arizona’s Most Remote Waterfall: Pacheta Falls You may have come across photos of this stunning waterfall, Pacheta Falls, in the past. I saw it on Pinterest at least 7 years ago, and knew I had to visit. It takes a lot of planning and preparation, because...
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🚨OUR LAND IS NOT FOR SALE 🚨 currently publi 🚨OUR LAND IS NOT FOR SALE 🚨

currently public lands are on the chopping block to be sold off which is extremely detrimental to our wildlife, recreation, & environment.

it gets PERSONAL when you look at what could be sold. arizona people- make sure to look at all the photos in this post! 

what can you do? 

call our senators, @senmarkkelly & @senrubengallego 

i urge you to not be so black & white about politics! you don’t have to agree with everything with the “party” you vote for. you’re allowed to have opinions on every particular issue, that might end up on different ends of the spectrum. just be true to yourself and fight for what you believe in.

dm me “contact” & I’ll send you the link to submit your opinions online!
camping guide for the white mountains, arizona 🌲⬇️

the white mountains in arizona is one of the most beautiful places in the summer. If you’re looking to live the simple life & get out of the city for the weekend, this is the place for you! here’s some campgrounds to consider near pinetop-lakeside & greer

developed campgrounds (national forest):
🏕️ winn campground
🏕️ robert hoyer campground
🏕️ benny lake campground
🏕️ rainbow campground
🏕️ apache lake campground

white mountain apache dispersed camping:
(get a permit at sportsman’s warehouse in show low)
🏕️ hawley lake
🏕️ reservation lake
🏕️ pacheta lake
🏕️ horseshoe cinega

always leave no trace, & enjoy your time camping in arizona 🏕️⛺️
reasons you should visit this small town in colora reasons you should visit this small town in colorado 🏔️🚴‍♀️⬇️

this is 📍frisco, colorado (@townoffrisco )
•sits at over 9,000 ft elevation (and boy did I feel it hahah)
•only 1 hr ish drive west of denver
•endless activities & mountain views

here’s what we loved 👀 AD
•the mountain views, specially loved sapphire point near frisco for sunset 🏔️
•the downtown was so cute, we loved visiting all the coffee shops, breweries, & other restaurants like @outerrangebrewingco , @rockymountaincoffeeroasters , & @iscreamgelato ☕️
•the hikes! rainbow lake hike lead us to a lake with insane views & it was only a mile and a half round trip 🥾
•the bike paths were amazing!!! 🚴‍♀️
•so many water activities from paddling to kayaking to boating 🛶
•we didn’t have our dogs with us but it was so dog friendly! 🐾

send this to the person you want to visit frisco with 💌

comment “itinerary” for my blog post “things to do in frisco, colorado” ✅

@townoffrisco @visitcolorado 💕
states you visit to escape the arizona heat 🔥🔥🔥

phoenix this time of year is 100-110+ and it can get exhausting!

summer is my favorite time to GET AWAY to somewhere cooler, so here’s a few of my favs ⬇️

🏔️ colorado
•1.5 hr flight
•places like RMNP, colorado springs, & the san juans

🌲 washington
•3 hr flight
•highly recommend a camper van trip through the olympic peninsula!

🥾alaska
•5ish hr flight to anchorage to phoenix direct with @alaskaair 
•literally anywhere in the state is beautiful this time of year

👢wyoming
• direct flight to jackson hole with @allegiant 
•tetons & yellowstone- need I say more?!

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