Posts in Category: Free things to do

Attraction of the Week: The Santa Monica Pier

You’ve seen it in countless movies and TV shows. It marks the official end of Route 66. The long-running amusement park is a historic landmark itself which has been entertaining both locals ...

Hiking Hotspot: Los Liones Canyon in LA

The Southern California region is loaded with endless hiking opportunities. The rugged desert landscapes combined with some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in the country makes it one of the ...

Arizona Snowbowl in the Fall: Shimmering Golden Aspens Everywhere

Flagstaff is Northern Arizona’s most populated high altitude city. If you have ever vacationed here before, then you probably already know that the town offers a setting quite different than ...

New England in Arizona: A Fall Hike Along the Colorful West Fork Trail

It’s no surprise that the leafy West Fork Trail in picturesque Oak Creek Canyon is one of the top hiking trails in all of Arizona. I am originally from the Midwest and lived in New England for ...

Bear Jaw: A High Altitude Adventure on the San Francisco Peaks

Bear Jaw is one of the most jaw dropping trails in Flagstaff, Arizona, an area known for its’ abundance of gorgeous mountainside year-round recreational opportunities. Mike and I have hiked so ...

9 Places to See Fall Color in Arizona

I learned after just one fall season living in Flagstaff that it is easily one of the top leaf peeping destinations in the country. One usually thinks of Arizona as solely a hot desert destination ...

51 Fun & Free (or Cheap) Things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is many things including gateway to the Grand Canyon, Arizona’s premier 4 season destination, as well as a popular starting point for exploring natural attractions throughout the ...

Hiking Hotspot: Peaceful Creeks & Red Rock Views along Sedona’s Huckaby Trail

Sedona is home to dozens and dozens of wonderful trails, some extremely difficult uphill climbs only for advanced hikers like the A.B. Young Trail, and others short, flat treks like Fay & Wilson ...

Hiking Hotspot: A Quiet Nature Stroll Along Sedona’s Wilson Canyon Trail

Wilson Canyon is one of 5 hikes beginning near Midgley Bridge off of scenic Oak Creek Canyon drive (the iconic 14 mile road which connects Sedona to Flagstaff). It’s the easiest and shortest ...

Hiking Hotspot: Sedona’s Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock

For all Sedona visitors looking for an easier, shorter trail which still offers stunning red rock scenery, I recommend checking out the Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock. One of the newer trails in ...