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See Canyon Trail Arizona: Fall Hiking Guide Near Payson

See Canyon Trail Arizona: Fall Hiking Guide Near Payson

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 18, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Fall, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Arizona Seasons, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry

See Canyon Trail Arizona: Fall Hiking Guide Near Payson See Canyon Trail is one of the best hikes near Payson, Arizona for experiencing the forests, creeks and changing seasons of the Mogollon Rim. The trail winds through a lush canyon beneath towering ponderosa...
Coffee Shops in Payson to Check Out!

Coffee Shops in Payson to Check Out!

by daniellenfairbanks | Nov 7, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Coffee, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Shops & Restaurants

Coffee Shops in Payson to Check Out! Coffee is the best, isn’t it? Even better, a LOCAL coffee shop while traveling. I just love the unique vibes, local stories, and decor. I have been visiting Payson, AZ to hike and camp for a decade and didn’t know these...
Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest

Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest

by daniellenfairbanks | Oct 25, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Food, Stays, & Experiences, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Shops & Restaurants, Tucson

Best Wineries in Arizona: A Taste of the Southwest If you’re reading this post, you must enjoy WINE. Me, too! When I think wine, we always think California and Napa Valley, right? But Arizona grows wine, too! We have so many different landscapes and elevations within...
Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool!

by daniellenfairbanks | Jul 8, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Seasons, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Water Hikes

Summer in Arizona: How to Stay Cool! We all know Arizona is HOT, HOT, HOT. I remember the first time I visited Arizona in summer and I could literally feel a burn on my foot between my thin flip flops and the black top. I’ve been living here for a decade now and...
Water Wheel Falls: The Best Summer Hike Near Payson, AZ

Water Wheel Falls: The Best Summer Hike Near Payson, AZ

by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes

Water Wheel Falls: The Best Summer Hike Near Payson, AZ If you’re looking for a summer hike near Payson that actually gets you in the water, Water Wheel Falls should be at the top of your list. It’s one of the most popular trails in the Tonto National...
Horton Creek Trail, Arizona: The Best Creek Hike Near Payson

Horton Creek Trail, Arizona: The Best Creek Hike Near Payson

by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 4, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes

Horton Creek Trail, Arizona: The Best Creek Hike Near Payson If you’re looking for a summer hike near Payson that checks every box β€” shaded, creekside, dog friendly, not too hard, and genuinely beautiful the whole way β€” Horton Creek Trail is it. It’s one...
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πŸš— park at aspen corner (yes, it can get busy!!)
πŸ₯Ύ hike about 0.4 mi down the alfa fia loop trail (wear sturdy shoes it is downhill!)
✨at about 0.4 mi you’ll see a small trail to the left with the swing!

always respect nature & leave no trace!

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i want to see your sunset photos πŸ‘‡πŸΌβœ¨ what an abso i want to see your sunset photos πŸ‘‡πŸΌβœ¨

what an absolutely beautiful sunset!!
7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌡 πŸ₯Ύ lost 7 can’t-miss hikes near phoenix, arizona 🌡

πŸ₯Ύ lost goldmine trail
⛰️ usery mountain
🌡 tom’s thumb trail
πŸŒ… piestewa peak
πŸ’§ butcher jones trail
🏜️ peralta trail to fremont saddle
🌊 wave cave trail

the best time to hike near phoenix is typically october through april, when temperatures are coolerβ€”always check current trail conditions, bring plenty of water and avoid hiking during extreme heat.

which arizona hike would you choose first? πŸ‘‡
no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught no wild horses this morning, but the hubby caught a bass 🎣

πŸ“coon bluff recreation area, salt river

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