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A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

Despite living in Arizona for over 4 years and passing Page numerous times enroute to national parks like Zion and Bryce, I’ve never taken one of the famous slot canyon tours. I’ve heard ...

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

My favorite thing to do in the Phoenix metro is hiking. Despite the many chains, gimmicky attractions, and malls overpopulating this sprawled out region, the real asset of living here is enjoying ...

Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Scottsdale, one of the ritziest suburbs (it’s actually a standalone city but often referred to as a suburb) in the Phoenix metropolis, has long been associated with high end resorts, golf ...

3 Days in Sedona, Arizona: A Red Rock Wonderland

Sedona is one of my favorite places in the US. What once was a sleepy one stoplight town is now a very popular tourist destination. I started covering the trails in this region many years ago before ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona: Winter Edition

I recently wrote my guide for an active summer weekend getaway in beautiful Flagstaff, a gorgeous mountain community located just 2 hours north of Phoenix. While this area is becoming a popular ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a small mountain town in the northern portion of Arizona (an area loaded with history and natural wonders). Many tourists stay here for a few nights while visiting the Grand Canyon. ...

Biking in Tucson: The Best Rides

Tucson is rated one of the best places to live and vacation if you love biking, whether it be mountain or road biking. Bicycling Magazine ranked it one of America’s best biking cities. After ...

Snowshoeing in Flagstaff: The Most Gorgeous Destinations

Snowshoeing is one of my favorite winter workouts. It allows me to continue hitting the trails year-round, no matter how much snow is on the ground. It burns a ton of calories and is much more ...

Exploring “The Mother Road” in Arizona

After living around the US, I can say Arizona is definitely one of the most interesting states in the country. During my 4+ years living here, I enjoyed exploring the many unusual sites including ...

The Most Interesting Arizona Ghost Towns to Explore

I love exploring anything unique and offbeat, so I jumped at the chance to explore many ghost towns while living in Arizona. While Texas is home to the most ghost towns in America at 511, Arizona is ...