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Hiking to Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains

Hiking to Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 26, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Hiking, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Hiking to Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains When I think of my all-time favorite hikes in Phoenix, Weaver’s Needle is at the top of my list. There are many reasons this hike is my favorite. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit sentimental to...
Flatiron Hike in Arizona: A Guide

Flatiron Hike in Arizona: A Guide

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 5, 2023 | Arizona, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

Flatiron Hike in Arizona: A Guide Have you ever heard of the Flatiron hike? While most of the country braces tough snowy, cold winters, Arizonians put on their shorts and tanks to go for a hike. One of the best parts of living in Arizona is our hiking season, which is...
A Day Hike to Black Top Mesa in the Superstition Mountains

A Day Hike to Black Top Mesa in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 21, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

A Day Hike to Black Top Mesa in the Superstition Mountains Phoenix, Arizona is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Whether you live here or you’re planning to visit the area, there’s an endless amount of things to do. If you’re looking for a challenge...
EJ Peak: A Secret Local Hike in Arizona

EJ Peak: A Secret Local Hike in Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 16, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains

EJ Peak: A Secret Local Hike in Arizona Phoenix, Arizona is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Whether you live here or you’re planning to visit the area, there’s an endless amount of things to do. I’ve lived here for 9 years and still find new...
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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 🍁

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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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