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A Local’s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona

A Local’s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona

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

A Local’s Guide: 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona Nestled among Arizona’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, it’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 Sedona: Complete Hiking Guide + Fall Colors

West Fork Trail Sedona: Complete Hiking Guide + Fall Colors

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

West Fork Trail Sedona: Complete Hiking Guide + Fall Colors 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”...
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Sedona in Winter: A Weekend Itinerary

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Sedona in Winter: A Weekend Itinerary Have you ever thought about visiting SEDONA IN WINTER? Sedona is a magical place at any time of the year, and winter is sure something special. Sedona does get cold, so you’ll need to prepare, but it is well worth it!  This...
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...
Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 8, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Seasons, 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...
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most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their most people drive right through 📍tusayan on their way to the grand canyon—but this little town deserves a spot on your itinerary too 👀🌲 #ad 

located just outside the south entrance of grand canyon national park (1 mile!!), @townoftusayanaz makes the perfect home base for exploring the canyon

things to do in tusayan:
🥾 hike (greenway trail, arizona trail, etc)
🚲 bike the greenway trail all the way to the canyon
🚁unique tours like helicopters, off-road vehicles, horseback riding, etc
☕️ eat (from morning coffee to breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
🛌 stay (the best way to see the grand canyon at sunrise or sunset is to stay overnight in tusayan!)

save this for your next grand canyon trip—and tell me: have you ever stopped in tusayan?

PS- the grand canyon is OPEN despite recent circumstances. in park lodging is closed overnight currently and water is limited, but tusayan’s lodging is OPEN & water is available! 

#exploretusayan #experiencegrandcanyon
one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂 one of the most underrated fall hikes in arizona 🍂🥾

see spring trail is a short, peaceful hike beneath the mogollon rim that blows up with fall colors! i only knew about it myself 2 years ago! details:

📍 see spring trail #185
🥾 about 2-2.5 miles round trip
🌲 shaded forest trail
💧 natural spring and creek views 
🐕 dog-friendly, but keep dogs leashed
🍁 fall colors typically peak from late october into early november depending on the year

make a full day of it by grabbing coffee at common grounds or noley’s in payson ☕️, driving along the mogollon rim, stopping at woods canyon lake, or you can also stop in christopher creek for lunch before heading home 🌲

save this one for an easy arizona fall day trip from phoenix 🍁

comment 🥾 for my hike guide!
sunrise at the grand canyon with my little baby ri sunrise at the grand canyon with my little baby riding along ☀️✨

 there’s nothing quite like watching the canyon slowly light up in shades of pink, purple, orange and gold—and even better when no one is around 👀

she’s already been to the grand canyon twice before even being born, what a lucky girl!! 

📍 yavapai point: grand canyon national park, arizona
📍powell point, grand canyon national park accesse 📍powell point, grand canyon national park

accessed by the hermit’s rest shuttle 🚐

grand canyon south rim status: open for hiking, day use, and restaurants/stores but currently closed for overnight hotels inside the park 🏜️

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