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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sunset Crater, the youngest cinder cone of more than 600 in the San Francisco Volcanic Field, is a must-see attraction located about 15 miles north of Flagstaff. It is one of 7 natural wonders located near Flagstaff. The convenient distance from Flagstaff makes it an easy side trip to incorporate ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Grand Canyon’s gorgeous South Rim is a must-see for anyone traveling to or through beautiful Northern Arizona. There are many overlooks to take in the gorgeous views, day or night, 365 days a year. If driving to the canyon, you will park your car at the Mather Point Visitor’s ...

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 ...

Although there are many amazing hiking trails scattered throughout Sedona (Devil’s Bridge, Cathedral Rock, and Fay & Boynton Canyon to name a few), unfortunately, with these fabulous views often comes intense crowds. For a more peaceful experience head over to Red Rock State Park, where ...

Trees of Mystery is a touristy, yet very entertaining and worthwhile roadside attraction which gives you the opportunity to learn about the beautiful coast redwood trees.  Located along picturesque Hwy 101 in Northern California, just 36 miles south of the Oregon border, this quirky roadside stop ...