Blue Mesa Trail at Petrified Forest National Park The hike at Blue Mesa was my favorite of our day spent at Petrified Forest National Park. Right from the beginning,
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Bell Rock Pathway in Sedona, Arizona This was an unexpected hike for us. Heading toward Flagstaff, we opted to take the scenic route. Then, as we drove by we
Carlito Springs Open Space Trail in New Mexico Carlito Springs Open Space is located less than a half an hour east of Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains. We stopped
The Narrows Trail, Bottom Up at Zion National Park The hike known as The Narrows is located in the southern part of Zion National Park. Our story goes like
Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park We traveled to Zion National Park to hike The Narrows. We accomplished that – which was amazing – and had one more
Gates Pass Overlook at Tucson Mountain Park If you find yourself visiting Tucson – Gates Pass Overlook is the place to enjoy a southwest sunset. Head west out of
Exploring Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacácori National Historical Park preserves the stories of indigenous people and Spanish exploration. Situated along the Santa Cruz River, the area was home to
Picture Rocks Petroglyphs in Tucson Located in the Tucson Mountains, near Saguaro National Park, are 800+ petroglyphs designed by the Hohokam people. The site is open to the public,
Visiting Montezuma Castle National Monument Located in central Arizona, 30 miles south of Sedona, is one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Montezuma Castle is a
Floating the Salt River in Arizona With scorching temperatures and endless sunshine, summertime in Arizona can be brutal. For a refreshing reprieve from the heat grab a tube and float