Before we get into hikes we want to remind you to practice the LEAVE NO TRACE principles. Please remember to stay on trail, pack out all trash, and explore prepared. Don’t carve into any rocks. It is illegal! Check out our hiking tips here. This blog focuses on hikes to do just outside of theContinue reading “Hikes To Do Near Phoenix”
Tag Archives: Arizona
Guide To Flagstaff’s Three National Monuments
The Flagstaff area is an outdoors paradise in our opinion, full of awesome recreation opportunities throughout the seasons! But just as cool, is the deep history of the Flagstaff area. Long before western expansion in the United States, Native Americans lived in the area. And around 1050 CE Sunset Crater blew up. Its explosion wasContinue reading “Guide To Flagstaff’s Three National Monuments”
Summer Guide To Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop-Lakeside sits about 7,000 feet above sea level and is an incredible escape from the desert summer heat into the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. We’ve done several weekend trips there and we always love coming back! One thing we love about the White Mountains area is the wide variety of things to do. YouContinue reading “Summer Guide To Pinetop-Lakeside”
5 Easy Sedona Hikes
We get asked all the time about Sedona hikes! Specific questions usually ask about family friendly hikes or where to avoid crowds. We want to start this blog out by saying we don’t have children and it’s hard for us to recommend kid friendly hikes. Everyone is different and what some may find easy othersContinue reading “5 Easy Sedona Hikes”
Is Petrified Forest National Park Worth The Visit?
100% YES! The geology of Petrified Forest National Park and its window into prehistoric earth is mind blowing. The park straddles the high plains and painted desert of Arizona. Additionally, there is so much more to see in the surrounding area. Below we will get into a recap of a weekend trip we did toContinue reading “Is Petrified Forest National Park Worth The Visit?”
Three Day Itinerary Visiting Arizona
First time visiting Arizona or looking to experience Arizona’s beauty in quick stay? Below is what we would recommend if you want to get the most out of your visit and see different parts of the state. This itinerary is based on if you were to fly into Phoenix making your starting point the Phoenix-metroContinue reading “Three Day Itinerary Visiting Arizona”
Flagstaff Camper Van
Arizona Camper Van Indian Bread Recreation Area Dispersed Camping No Designated Campsites First come, first served NO paved roads, NO designated spots, NO potable water, NO designated fire pits, NO bathrooms, NO shade PLEASE pack out what you packed in and properly dispose of human/animal waste Oliver Lee Memorial State Park 30 minutes east ofContinue reading “Flagstaff Camper Van”
Arizona Camper Van, Flagstaff Rental
April 2 – 4, 2021 Indian Bread Recreation Area Dispersed Camping No Designated Campsites First come, first served NO paved roads, NO designated spots, NO potable water, NO designated fire pits, NO bathrooms, NO shade PLEASE pack out what you packed in and properly dispose of human/animal waste Oliver Lee Memorial State Park 30 minutesContinue reading “Arizona Camper Van, Flagstaff Rental”
LEES FERRY HIKES
Spencer Trail Marble Canyon, AZ Lees Ferry has a rich history and somewhat controversial. We encourage you to read some of the history here. And to read more about the area on the Glen Canyon National Recreation site here. The National Park website is a great resource with additional links and information about the entireContinue reading “LEES FERRY HIKES”
WEST SEDONA HIKES
Solider Pass via Jordan Road Trailhead Sedona, Arizona The Quick Stats Distance: 3 miles out & back Elevation change: 564 ft Type: Maintained trail that is well marked Restrooms at the Trailhead: yes Water at the trailhead: no Dogs allowed: yes Parking lot: yes, medium size Hiker’s ledger: no Fee: $5 Sedona Red Rock PassContinue reading “WEST SEDONA HIKES”