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Best Places to Stay in Sedona โ€” From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times

Best Places to Stay in Sedona โ€” From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times

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

Best Places to Stay in Sedona โ€” From Someone Who’s Been 30 Times Sedona is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona โ€” 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 youโ€™re refueling after a red rock hike or planning a romantic dinner with a view, Sedonaโ€™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...
A Localโ€™s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona

A Localโ€™s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 11, 2025 | Arizona Destinations, Sedona

A Localโ€™s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona Nestled among Arizonaโ€™s iconic red rocks, Sedona is a desert town that feels equal parts adventurous and magical. Known for its stunning hiking trails, vibrant arts scene, and breathtaking vistas, itโ€™s no wonder...
Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes)

Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes)

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 21, 2025 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (Popular, Easy, Hard & Cave Hikes) If you’re looking for the best hikes in Sedona, Arizona, you’ve landed in the right place. I’ve hiked Sedona in every season, in every condition, and at nearly every hour of the...
West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Dec 15, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Sedona

West Fork Trail in Sedona: Most Beautiful Trails in Arizona Ahhh, the lure of Sedona and its beautiful red rocks. Sedona, Arizona sees over 300,000 visitors per year (source-visit sedona). What attracts people to Sedona? I’d say the famous “vortexes”...
Sedona in Winter: A Weekend Itinerary

Sedona in Winter: A Weekend Itinerary

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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 ๐Ÿ’ฆ water wheel falls in the payson area is one of arizonaโ€™s most rewarding waterfall hikes โ€” and most people have no idea it exists.

trail details:
๐Ÿ“ water wheel falls, payson az
๐Ÿฅพ ~1.6 miles out and back
โฑ 1-2 hours
๐ŸŒŠ multiple waterfalls along the trail
๐Ÿš— about 90 minutes from phoenix

the lush green canyon, the sound of the creek, the red rocks โ€” it genuinely doesnโ€™t feel like arizona in the best way possible.

comment โ€œwaterfallโ€ below and iโ€™ll send you my full hiking guide with everything you need to know before you go ๐Ÿ‘‡
things to do in zion national park ๐Ÿ”๏ธ โ†’ hike the things to do in zion national park ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

โ†’ hike the narrows (walk IN the river)
โ†’ angels landing for the views (permit required)
โ†’ canyon overlook trail โ€” big views, short hike
โ†’ drive the zion-mt. carmel highway
โ†’ soak at zion canyon hot springs after your hike
โ†’ walk the paโ€™rus trail at sunset ๐ŸŒ…
โ†’ explore springdale for coffee & food
โ†’ stargaze โ€” itโ€™s a dark sky area

iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ“ zion national park, utah
@peixotocoffee โ€˜s new summer menu is ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‹ hereโ€™s @peixotocoffee โ€˜s new summer menu is ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‹

hereโ€™s some of the drinks you can get starting TOMORROW friday 5/22:

๐Ÿ’ cherry vanilla latte

๐Ÿ“ strawberry matcha

๐Ÿฅฅ toasted coconut latte

๐ŸŒ banana brulee latte 

๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ prickly pear lime tonic

๐Ÿ“ strawberry lemonade

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

๐Ÿ“peixoto coffee in gilbert, chandler, and dtphx
tonightโ€™s views from blue point on the salt river tonightโ€™s views from blue point on the salt river ๐Ÿœ๏ธโœจ

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