Posts in Category: Arizona | Top Ten Travel List

Red Rock State Park: Gorgeous Sedona Views Minus the Crowds

Although there are many amazing hiking trails scattered throughout Sedona, with these fabulous views often comes intense crowds. I’ve lived in the area for several years and so I am always ...

Attraction of the Week: The Beautiful Trails at Northern Arizona’s Fort Tuthill County Park

Fort Tuthill is a beautiful 413 acre Northern Arizona park located in Coconino County just outside of Flagstaff. I lived just minutes down the road in Kachina Village and used this beautiful local ...

Exploring the Beautiful South Rim of the Grand Canyon

Living in Northern Arizona for several years, I had the unique opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon several times. As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, I believe at least a quick stop ...

All Aboard The Grand Canyon Railway

The Grand Canyon Railway is a fun & stress-free mode of transportation to the magnificent South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Although there are 2 rims, the South is open all year and home to more ...

The Phoenix Zoo: A Gorgeous Landscaped Zoo in the Desert

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the best I’ve visited and this is coming from someone who had access to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago growing up. What I really loved about this zoo was the large animal ...

Usery Mountain Regional Park: Cacti & Mountain Views in Mesa

If you have ever vacationed in the Phoenix metro, then you probably know that beautiful nature surrounds the city in every direction. There are so many wonderful hikes in the Sonoran desert; I ...

A Relaxing Cruise Around Southern Arizona’s Saguaro Lake

Recently, we took a wonderful narrated ride along Saguaro Lake, located inside the Tonto National Forest just 45 min northeast of Phoenix. While I prefer hiking amongst the tall cacti, it’s ...

A Drive Through Beautiful Bearizona Wildlife Park

Bearizona is a drive-thru wildlife park located in small town Williams. It’s one of the many great attractions which I have added to my Northern Arizona best of tourist guide since relocating ...

Hiking in the Desert Sun: Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve

What I love most about southern Arizona is that there are so many breathtaking places to hike and mountain bike. Seriously, you will never run out of options. I have taken many daytrips here from ...

Hiking the Incredibly Scenic Fat Man’s Loop in Flagstaff, Arizona

Since moving to Flagstaff, I’ve enjoyed most of the trails in and around town. I hike nearly every weekend; it’s hard to travel anywhere else when the scenery here is so ...