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Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

Goldfield Ghost Town: Into Arizona’s Past

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 19, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, 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, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, 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, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, 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...
Wave Cave Hike Guide in Arizona: Trail Info, Difficulty & Photos

Wave Cave Hike Guide in Arizona: Trail Info, Difficulty & Photos

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 11, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Wave Cave Hike Guide in Arizona: Trail Info, Difficulty & Photos ***updated 2/17/26 If youโ€™re looking for one of the most iconic hikes in Arizona, the Wave Cave hike in the Superstition Mountains absolutely deserves a spot on your bucket list. Known for its...
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...
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...
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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 

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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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