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idk about you but i get cranky without my nature t idk about you but i get cranky without my nature time ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‘€

in the heat, that means waking up before the a$$ crack of dawn to drive to the river & make some coffee โ˜•๏ธ

set up:
โ€ข cute table from amazon
โ€ข @jetboil tank & stove attachment
โ€ข @bialetti moka pot
โ€ข @cotopaxi hielo 18 liter cooler tote
โ€ข @fpmovement set
โ€ข @teva hurricane sandals
i just needed a little nature time โ˜บ๏ธ i bet you c i just needed a little nature time โ˜บ๏ธ

i bet you could use some, too โœจ๐Ÿ˜˜
have you done this arizona road trip? ๐Ÿš—โ˜•๐ŸŒฒ i took have you done this arizona road trip? ๐Ÿš—โ˜•๐ŸŒฒ

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.

hereโ€™s what i did: ๐Ÿš—

first stop: pine lavender farm. peak bloom, fresh lavender, and the perfect way to slow down before sunset. ๐Ÿ’œ 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-friendlyโ€”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 โ˜•๏ธ

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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. ๐Ÿพ the fuel efficiency blows my mind ๐Ÿคฏ

thanks for coming along friends!! where should my next arizona road trip be? ๐ŸŒฒ
& itโ€™s only 90 minutes from phoenix ๐ŸŒต ๐Ÿ“gowan/ ann & itโ€™s only 90 minutes from phoenix ๐ŸŒต

๐Ÿ“gowan/ anna mae/ waterfall/ pine creek loop at tonto natural bridge state park (i always suggest using @alltrails !)

as always, leave no trace ๐Ÿฅพ

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