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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 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...
The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide)

The Wave Arizona Hike (A SIMPLE Guide)

by daniellenfairbanks | Jan 15, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, 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....
25 Best Things to Do in Page, Arizona (+ Local Tips & Hidden Gems)

25 Best Things to Do in Page, Arizona (+ Local Tips & Hidden Gems)

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

25 Best Things to Do in Page, Arizona (+ Local Tips & Hidden Gems) Page, Arizona, is one of those places that almost doesn’t seem real. From the swirling sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon to the sweeping views at Horseshoe Bend and the bright blue waters...
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...
Hiking Picacho Peak in Arizona During Wildflower Season

Hiking Picacho Peak in Arizona During Wildflower Season

by daniellenfairbanks | Mar 18, 2023 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, 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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have you done this arizona road trip? 🚗☕🌲 i took have you done this arizona road trip? 🚗☕🌲

i took the 2026 hyundai tucson hybrid on this road trip & was blown away how smoooothhh it feels on the road. it was the perfect road trip companion! @hyundaiusa #HyundaiPartner #HyundaiTucson 

one of my favorite things about arizona? you can leave the desert behind and be surrounded by pine trees in under two hours.

here’s what i did: 🚗

first stop: pine lavender farm. peak bloom, fresh lavender, and the perfect way to slow down before sunset. 💜 i wish you could smell it through the screen!!

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checked into lodge at 5600 for the night. cozy rooms, mountain views, and dog-friendly—10/10 for a weekend basecamp

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drove to blue ridge reservoir, which was the best view of the trip- this spot is absolutely stunning.. also empty at sunrise!

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you already know i had to bring a coffee set up- wish you could taste it through the screen ☕️

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hike at tonto natural bridge state park

through all of this, my road-trip companion was the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. plenty of room for adventure gear and a very spoiled adventure pup. 🐾 the fuel efficiency blows my mind 🤯

thanks for coming along friends!! where should my next arizona road trip be? 🌲
& it’s only 90 minutes from phoenix 🌵 📍gowan/ ann & it’s only 90 minutes from phoenix 🌵

📍gowan/ anna mae/ waterfall/ pine creek loop at tonto natural bridge state park (i always suggest using @alltrails !)

as always, leave no trace 🥾
wanna go bike at sunset & get ice cream? ☀️🚲🍦(ad) wanna go bike at sunset & get ice cream? ☀️🚲🍦(ad)

one of my favorite easy evening outings in the phoenix area is riding around tempe town lake. i love seeing everyone out being active- biking, running, walking, fishing, boating, etc 🫶🏻

there are wide paved paths on both sides of the lake, beautiful skyline views, and it’s especially pretty around sunset. the full path is 7+ miles, but you can make it as short or long as you want. 

🚗 where to park:
•tempe beach park
•marina heights garage near mountainside fitness 

🚲 my new bike obsession:
•@aventon aventure 3 with built-in GPS features, anti-theft (like automatically locking when it’s off, & security beeping), and a SUPER long battery life 🔋

and of course… don’t skip the post-ride ice cream (salt & straw!!)🍦

would you ride here for sunset? 🌅

#aventon #aventure3
this is the kind of zen im looking for 🌲 comment this is the kind of zen im looking for 🌲

comment ☕️ for the set up from @miir 

beans: @peixotocoffee

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