Articles in Category: Nature

Usery Mountain Regional Park: Cacti & Mountain Views in Mesa

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 ...

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A Relaxing Cruise Around Southern Arizona’s Saguaro Lake

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 ...

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A Drive Through Beautiful Bearizona Wildlife Park

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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Exploring Walnut Canyon National Monument in Northern Arizona

Exploring Walnut Canyon National Monument in Northern Arizona

Walnut Canyon National Monument is one of my favorite historical sites I have visited since moving to Northern Arizona. It’s one of 7 easily accessible marvels of nature which has earned ...

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Hiking in Gorgeous Prescott, Arizona: Thumb Butte Trail #33

Hiking in Gorgeous Prescott, Arizona: Thumb Butte Trail #33

Prescott is a gorgeous central Arizona city known for its’ wonderful recreational activities. Biking and hiking trails can be enjoyed throughout the city. The million plus acre Prescott ...

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Buffalo Park: The Best Views of Arizona’s Highest Mountain Range

Buffalo Park: The Best Views of Arizona’s Highest Mountain Range

Beautiful Flagstaff, a 4 season outdoor adventureland in Northern Arizona, is located just 7 miles from the magnificent San Francisco peaks. At 12,633 feet, Humphreys Peak, the summit, is the ...

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The Beautiful Peavine National Recreational Trail in Prescott, AZ

The Beautiful Peavine National Recreational Trail in Prescott, AZ

In Prescott, a beautiful small city in central Arizona, you will find one of the few remaining rail trails in the state. The Peavine National Recreational Trail follows the old Santa Fe, Prescott, ...

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Devil’s Bridge: Sedona’s Scariest Hike

Devil’s Bridge: Sedona’s Scariest Hike

Mike and I recently relocated to Flagstaff and we have been overwhelmed with the number of amazing national wonders nearby. We have been exploring various hiking trails in the area nearly every ...

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