Posts in Category: Free things to do

Hiking Hotspot: Flagstaff’s Incredible Inner Basin Trail

Since moving to the area, Mike and I have been talking with a lot of residents about “the best hikes in the area.” We found out that the most popular tourist hike, Inner Basin, truly is ...

Hiking Sedona’s Oak Creek Canyon: The Spectacular Cookstove Trail

If you have ever been on vacation to Sedona, then you probably already know about Oak Creek Canyon. For those who don’t, it’s basically an enchanting area of the state home to dense ...

Attraction of the Week: Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona

Since moving to Flagstaff, Mike and I have been checking out a lot of oddball attractions. We love exploring quirky roadside type attractions. We drive around a lot (sometimes hours on the ...

A Picturesque High Altitude Stroll Along Northern Arizona’s Kachina Trail

Since moving to Flagstaff, Mike and I have been checking out the hiking scene nearly every weekend. This city’s main draw is the amazing recreation options. If you love hiking, it’s a ...

Attraction of the Week: Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque

Petroglyph National Monument is quite an interesting addition to any Albuquerque vacation. On our recent trip to the historical city, exploring this underappreciated attraction was one of our ...

Hiking Hotspot: Sedona’s Breathtaking Airport Mesa Loop Trail

I have hiked a lot of incredible trails in Sedona since moving to neighboring Flagstaff. This entire Northern Arizona region is so gorgeous and I have taken advantage of exploring all the beautiful ...

Attraction of the Week: Lynx Lake in Central Arizona

It may come as a surprise to those who have never ventured beyond the Phoenix metro area that Arizona is home to many lakes – over 100 in fact. However, only 2 of these lakes (Mormon Lake in ...

Attraction of the Week: The Beautiful Scottsdale Greenbelt

The Scottsdale Greenbelt, also known as the Indian Bend Wash path, is a wonderful 11 mile paved recreational trail which enables you to enjoy the natural beauty of the desert (seemingly far away) ...

Attraction of the Week: San Diego’s Mission Bay Bike Path

On a recent vacation to San Diego (my first time visiting after years of putting it off), I took a ride on the Mission Bay bike path. In my opinion, this is a hidden gem that any nature and fitness ...

Hiking to the Top of Slate Mountain: The Best Trail Near Flagstaff

The Slate Mountain Trail, located 40 minutes outside of Flagstaff along Hwy 180 enroute to the Grand Canyon, is one of the area’s most under appreciated hikes. The gradual 2 mile climb to the ...