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Fossil Springs: One of Arizona’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Fossil Springs: One of Arizona’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

by daniellenfairbanks | May 21, 2024 | Arizona, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes

Clear Blue Waterfall in Arizona: Fossil Springs Have you heard of the beautiful waterfall in northern arizona with the caves, clear blue water, and rushing falls? That’s Fossil Springs! If I were a betting woman, I’d bet you’ve heard of the falls,...
Everything You Need to Know About The Salt River in Arizona

Everything You Need to Know About The Salt River in Arizona

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 30, 2024 | Arizona, Favorites, Phoenix, Water Hikes

Everything You Need to Know About The Salt River in Arizona The Salt River in Arizona is one of the most beautiful parts of the state. It’s miles and miles long and supports numerous landscapes and wildlife and has some of the best recreation in the state....
An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon

An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 7, 2024 | Arizona, Phoenix, Water Hikes

An Adventurous and Quiet Salt River Hike: Gateway Canyon photo credit: @selma_explores If you’re looking for an adventurous hike to connect to nature, this is perfect for you. It’s also a primitive trail, meaning minimal people- I didn’t see anyone...
Butcher Jones Trail- A Stunning Lakeside Trail in the Desert

Butcher Jones Trail- A Stunning Lakeside Trail in the Desert

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 6, 2024 | Arizona, Hiking, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes

Butcher Jones Trail- A Stunning Lakeside Trail in the Desert 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 located in...
Canyon of the Waterfalls- A Post-Rain Superstition Mountains Hike

Canyon of the Waterfalls- A Post-Rain Superstition Mountains Hike

by daniellenfairbanks | Feb 14, 2024 | Arizona, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes

Canyon of the Waterfalls- A Post-Rain Superstition Mountains Hike The Superstition Mountains are full of incredible hikes. A few times per year after persistent or heavy rain, the mountains turn into an oasis! The Canyon of the Waterfalls hike is just as it sounds- a...
Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List

Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List

by daniellenfairbanks | Sep 28, 2023 | Arizona, Flagstaff, Havasupai, Northern Arizona, Phoenix, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Superstition Mountains, Water Hikes

Magical Waterfalls in Arizona To Check Off Your Bucket List When you think of Arizona, I realize the first thing you think iof isn’t “waterfalls.” We’re known for our Saguaro cactus, our desert, and our stunning sunsets. But don’t be...
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a note about summer: most of us know summer can be HOT HOT HOT. and it can be hard to enjoy the outdoors when it’s so hot outside BUT ive figured out the best way to do so while being safe ⬇️ #ad 

🚢: dolly steamboat cruise
•i suggest the twilight dinner cruise or astronomy cruise as they’re both later in the day when the sun goes over the canyon walls offering shade on the boat decks PLUS there’s an inside with air conditioning. loved this cruise!!!

🛶 float the salt river
•whether you kayak or paddle board or tube, whether you decide to take your own gear or rent, this is a great way to cool down. i still suggest early in the morning (before 10) or late afternoon.

🥾 hike butcher jones 
•beautiful trail along saguaro lake. sunrise for this one in summer (like start hiking before sunrise). always wear sun protection & leave no trace! 

🐟 rent a boat at canyon lake
•great daytime activity, the water can get up to 80 or so in the summer which still feels cool! bring a cooler of cold drinks and wear sun protection. most rental boats have shade too!

🌅 watch sunset at usery mountain regional park
•one of my absolute favs (i like wave cave trail OR levee trail OR blevins trail) to watch those epic desert sunsets.

i call myself lucky to be a resident of @visitmesa 💕

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how to get permits for the wave ⬇️ remember t how to get permits for the wave ⬇️

remember the wave, or coyote buttes, operate on a daily lottery if you’re in the area or advanced lottery.

if you apply now before june 1, you’re applying for September dates! 

if you apply before July 1, you’re applying for October!

if it’s a hike you want to do in fall, you gotta think ahead!

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it’s nice to leave the hustle & bustle & the constant work to get out in nature & relax. here are my favorite places to travel in arizona to do that ⬇️

🌲 the white mountains in arizona (pinetop-lakeside, greer)

🌲pine & strawberry, az

🌲the mogollon rim 

🌲flagstaff, arizona

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