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A Beautiful Autumn Walk Along the Inner Basin Trail in Flagstaff

Flagstaff, a small town in Northern Arizona located at 7000 feet (the highest elevated city in the state of Arizona and one of the highest in the US), is the go to spot for a traditional fall getaway. The many aspen trees found along various hiking trails make it a popular leaf peeping destination ...

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Bismark Lake: A Peaceful Walk through Northern Arizona Wilderness

The small city of Flagstaff in Northern Arizona, surrounded by the beautiful Coconino National Forest, is home to miles and miles of gorgeous hiking trails. Taking some time out to explore the natural beauty of the region via outdoor recreation is a must-do. Hiking within the rustic Coconino ...

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Exploring the Beautiful San Juan National Forest: Treasure Falls in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Surrounded by over 3 million acres of gorgeous wilderness, it is no surprise that Pagosa Springs is home to some of the best hiking trails in Colorado. With a seemingly endless supply of trails nearby in the San Juan National Forest, there are more than enough options to choose from on your visit, ...

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Hiking the San Francisco Peaks: The Beautiful Aspen Loop Trail in Flagstaff

The Aspen Nature Loop trail is a picturesque, moderately easy, 1.5 mile loop hike, located at Arizona Snowbowl, one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. Snowbowl is located just 7 miles outside of Flagstaff (a beautiful high altitude mountain community). Although Snowbowl is a very popular ...

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Soldier’s Pass Trail: Sedona’s Most Active Sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, & Gorgeous Red Rock Views!

Hiking the Soldier Pass trail in Sedona is a really unique experience due to the variety of landscapes and interesting geological features you will get to experience during your relatively short hike. On this moderately easy 2.25 mile out-and-back adventure, you will take in the beauty of both the ...

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An Easy Walk Through Towering Aspen Trees on Flagstaff’s Picturesque Veit Springs Loop

Flagstaff is home to a number of beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from a “no sweat 2” mile fitness loop around Buffalo Park, to an incredibly intense all day adventurous 9 mile trek up to Humphrey’s Peak, which at 12,637 feet, is the highest point in Arizona. For those ...

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Fay Canyon Trail: A Peaceful Hike Through Sedona’s Gorgeous Red Rocks

Sedona is home to 100’s of scenic hiking trails, the majority of which offer spectacular red rock views. Fay Canyon, a short & scenic box canyon, is no exception. This beautiful, easy short 2 mile loop trail offers incredible views of Sedona’s red rocks for the entire 2 mile ...

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Oak Creek Canyon Drive: 14 Miles of Beauty Between Flagstaff & Sedona

Oak Creek Canyon Drive is an extremely picturesque 14 mile drive located along Route 89a in Northern Arizona: a beautiful means of transportation from Flagstaff to Sedona. The drive starts just south of Flagstaff as you pass beautiful ponderosa pine forests and continuously brings forth even ...

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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. This local gem offers plenty of amenities including tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, an amphitheater, picnic shelters, an adventure course, and several miles of hiking and ...

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Usery Mountain Regional Park: Beautiful Cacti & Mountain Views in Mesa

Usery Mountain is a gorgeous option for your scenic Phoenix hiking adventure. Whether you are looking to get in a light morning walk, an intense hill workout, or an all out cardio workout, you’ll find plenty of fantastic options at Usery Mountain. When traveling to the Phoenix metro area, ...

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