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Bryce to Inspiration Point: A Short & Colorful Hoodoo Trek

Mike and I didn’t know much about Bryce Canyon National Park going in. We are attempting to visit all the Utah national park while living in Phoenix this year. This one was first on our list ...

Queen’s Garden: The Easiest Trek into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

Mike and I are on a mission to visit all Utah national parks while we are living in relatively close proximity in Phoenix. Most of these parks are about a 7-8 hour drive, so a doable weekend ...

A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

Despite living in Arizona for over 4 years and passing Page numerous times enroute to national parks like Zion and Bryce, I’ve never taken one of the famous slot canyon tours. I’ve heard ...

Mossy Cave: A Beautiful Shork Waterfall Trek in Bryce Canyon

We recently relocated to Phoenix with the intention of exploring all of the national parks in Utah and California. So far, we have checked Bryce Canyon off our bucket list. I think this park is so ...

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

My favorite thing to do in the Phoenix metro is hiking. Despite the many chains, gimmicky attractions, and malls overpopulating this sprawled out region, the real asset of living here is enjoying ...

Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Scottsdale, one of the ritziest suburbs (it’s actually a standalone city but often referred to as a suburb) in the Phoenix metropolis, has long been associated with high end resorts, golf ...

3 Days in Sedona, Arizona: A Red Rock Wonderland

Sedona is one of my favorite places in the US. What once was a sleepy one stoplight town is now a very popular tourist destination. I started covering the trails in this region many years ago before ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a small mountain town in the northern portion of Arizona (an area loaded with history and natural wonders). Many tourists stay here for a few nights while visiting the Grand Canyon. ...

5 Leaf Peeping Hikes to Check out Near Cleveland

Leaf peeping season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love hiking pretty much anytime of the year, but there is something extra special about seeing all the vivid colors of the forest and ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...