South Mountain Park in Phoenix, one of the largest urban parks in the world, is the place to go hiking and take in peaceful, uninterrupted views of the gorgeous Sonoran desert. With over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, it would take forever to run out of new, exciting options. ...

While many see the snow and cold as a complete hassle, others see it as a beautiful time of the year to cozy up to a fireplace, relax, watch the gorgeous falling snow, and take advantage of fewer crowds and plentiful winter recreation. New England is one of the most gorgeous places in the ...

The Petrified National Forest, located nearby Holbrook in the Northeastern portion of Arizona, is named as so for its’ large quantities of petrified wood. In 1906, the forest became a national monument. During the Triassic Period (which came just before Jurassic and is therefore known as ...

The thought of hiking in the intolerable Phoenix heat during the summer months is unbearable, that is unless you set out before 7am, and even then it is still miserable with temps crawling towards the 90s!. Luckily, with the arrival of winter comes almost perfect hiking conditions. Winters in the ...

Little Horse Trail, one of the numerous hiking options within the Coconino National Forest of Sedona, is a moderate trail which is suitable for hikers of all skill levels. Despite the short distance, this trail provides an amazing look into Sedona’s majestic red rock landscape. If you are ...

Gorgeous views of Sedona’s stunning red rocks, 13 fun and challenging streams to cross, and a diverse variety of trees (many of which turn a brilliant gold and red hue during the fall season), make the West Fork trail the most popular hiking choice within the Coconino County National Forest. ...

The Aspen Nature Loop is one of 3 hiking trails, all varying in intensity and scenery, located at the Flagstaff Arizona Snowbowl, a popular winter skiing and summertime hiking destination. Each year, around mid to late October, the trails at Snowbowl liven up with the vibrant yellow hues of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beautiful fall colors are lining the streets, parks, and trails. Delicious Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back at all the coffee shops. And cool, crisp temperatures fill the air. For most areas of the country, this usually signals the arrival of the beautiful, festive fall season. It’s time to put ...