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Best Hiking Snacks to Keep You Satisfied

Best Hiking Snacks to Keep You Satisfied

by daniellenfairbanks | Apr 16, 2025 | Arizona, Hiking, Outdoorsy Gear

Best Hiking Snacks to Keep You Satisfied Ready to conquer those trails but bored of your current snacks? You’re not alone! The food is one of the best parts of hiking, haha. Fueling your body effectively is just as crucial as having the right gear, and...
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...
The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide)

The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 15, 2024 | Arizona, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Northern Arizona, Utah

The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide) The Wave Arizona Hike is one of the most EPIC hikes in the United States, for many reasons. For one, the landscape is one of a kind- the stripes of white, orange, and red. The canyon, the curvature, the lighting. I could go on....
Things To Do in Page, Arizona (From an Arizona LOCAL!)

Things To Do in Page, Arizona (From an Arizona LOCAL!)

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 6, 2024 | Arizona, Hiking, Northern Arizona

Things To Do in Page, Arizona (From an Arizona LOCAL!) Page, Arizona is an ADVENTURE HUB, let me tell you. It’s situated between some of the most famous landmarks in Arizona, like Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Zion National Park,...
Hiking to Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains

Hiking to Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 26, 2023 | Arizona, 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...
Hiking Picacho Peak in Arizona During Wildflower Season

Hiking Picacho Peak in Arizona During Wildflower Season

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 18, 2023 | Arizona, Hiking, Tucson

Hiking Picacho Peak in Arizona During Wildflower Season Part of the fun of hiking is tackling those bucket-list, difficult, and slightly scary mountains with epic views. Phoenix has PLENTY of these, so buckle up! One of these epic hikes is Picacho Peak, south of...

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things to do in mesa, arizona in summer ☀️🏜 things to do in mesa, arizona in summer ☀️🏜️

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 💕

tell me if you have other favs for summer in arizona ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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!

want to read more about hiking the wave? comment 🥾 for my blog post!
nature getaways in arizona 🌲🌲🌲🌲 it’ nature getaways in arizona 🌲🌲🌲🌲

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

comment “blog” and ill get you to the right page on my website to learn everything you need to know about all of these beautiful getaways in arizona 💕
this is your sign to visit alaska this summer 🐟 this is your sign to visit alaska this summer 🐟🚢⛰️🥾⬇️

ive been to alaska about 10 times over the past 3 years & have fallen in love with its wilderness, its culture, and its simplicity. 

just a reminder that you can do alaska in a few days if you need to! obviously you can’t see everything, but you don’t always need a 7-10+ day trip! most of my fun trips there were only 2-4 days & were a blast 🥰🌲

a few places worth visiting this summer in alaska:

📍fairbanks, alaska (@explorefairbanks )

📍anchorage, alaska (@visitanchorage )

📍girdwood, alaska (@visitgirdwood )

📍seward, alaska (@visitseward )

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