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Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

Elephant Arch Arizona: How to Find It!

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 27, 2025 | Arizona, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

How to Find Elephant Arch in Arizona Hidden within the rugged beauty of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lies a remarkable natural wonder: Elephant Arch in Arizona. This unique rock formation, sculpted by the forces of nature actually does represent an elephant!...
Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

Hike to the Shaka Cave in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 23, 2025 | Arizona, 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, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains, Uncategorized

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...
Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 19, 2024 | Arizona, 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, 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...
Broadway Cave: A Can’t-Miss Trail in the Supes

Broadway Cave: A Can’t-Miss Trail in the Supes

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 12, 2024 | Arizona, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Broadway Cave: A Can’t-Miss Trail in the Supes Arizona is known for its cave hikes. I totally get why, you want your hike to end at something cool, whether its a summit, a water hole, or a cave like this one! There are many cave hikes in Arizona, the most...
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‼️IMPORTANT MEMORIAL DAY INFO‼️ apache-si ‼️IMPORTANT MEMORIAL DAY INFO‼️

apache-sitgreaves & tonto national forests are on stage 2 fire restrictions 🔥

this means NO FIRES OK. propane for cooking and warmth is ok, but see the specific rules on the fire restriction releases. 

i know it’s hard when it’s memorial day and everyone wants to camp, but we need to protect our land. greer is currently on fire & crews are working to contain it & doing an amazing job. we don’t need to make their jobs any harder.

YOU CAN CAMP WITHOUT A WOOD FIRE, i promise ⛺️

please share to your stories to spread awareness 🌲
a brand new ✨ healthy ✨coffee shop in 📍scot a brand new ✨ healthy ✨coffee shop in 📍scottsdale, arizona 

(grand opening may 20th!!!)

‼️mention my name & get 50% off your first drink ‼️

this is ☕️ @firefly.coffee , located at 9035 E Pima Center Pkwy Suite 13, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. their GRAND OPENING is tuesday, may 20th 🤩 they’re open tues-sat 8-3 ☕️ a d

“what do you mean by HEALTHY coffee shop?” 🍒🍓🍋

•they use organic coffee means, milks, and syrups (no one likes that fake, processed sugar taste, right?!) 🥛

•in the signature FIREFLY LATTE (so good), they use 8g of grass-fed collagen protein for an extra health boost! 💪🏼

•for their electrolyte refreshers (pink drink in my video- they have multiple flavors) they use SUGAR-FREE electrolytes! 🍓🍒

•also did you see that cinnamon roll??? 🤤 it’s local, organic sourdough!!

this is going to be one of the best coffee shops in phoenix, make sure to stop by! it’s also one of the best things to do in arizona in summer when it’s too hot to spend a lot of time outside!!

send this to your coffee buddy and go check it out ☕️☕️☕️
flagstaff hotels i LOVE & why ⬇️ 📍american flagstaff hotels i LOVE & why ⬇️

📍americana motor hotel (@americanamotorhotel )
•retro vibes on route 66
•pool, onsite restaurant, outdoor games, disco ball in the room!

📍little america flagstaff (@littleamericaflagstaff )
•beautiful family owned company with acres & acres of forest, & a on-site restaurant with talented chefs!

📍high country motor lodge (@highcountrymotorlodge )
•beautifully renovated motel with a dark moody vibe 
•sauna experience, restaurant & coffee shop, full bar, pool & more!

comment HOTEL for my blog post on all these & more of the best hotels in flagstaff 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

#americanamotorhotel #flagstaffarizona #boutiquehotels
you guys, we got a new dog!!! 🐾🐶 my husband you guys, we got a new dog!!! 🐾🐶

my husband and i have been wanting a weiner dog for years, haha.

we felt we had extra room to give love in our home, and wanted a friend for our thumper girl 🐶

we adopted our little mini doxie from @kaibabdachshunds , they’ve been the best.

any tips for the second dog joining a family?! happy to hear anything ✨🤩

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