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...
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...
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...
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...
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 — shaded, creekside, dog friendly, not too hard, and genuinely beautiful the whole way — Horton Creek Trail is it. It’s one...
by daniellenfairbanks | May 28, 2024 | Arizona, Arizona Hikes & Outdoor Adventures, Northern Arizona, Payson/ Pine/ Strawberry, Water Hikes
Blue Ridge Reservoir, Arizona: The Complete Guide (Kayaking, Camping & More) If you’re looking for a summer destination in Arizona that feels nothing like Arizona, Blue Ridge Reservoir needs to be on your list. Tucked up on the Mogollon Rim about 2.5 hours...