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Sedona’s Broken Arrow Trail: The Scenic Journey to Chicken Point

After moving to nearby Flagstaff, I can say that Sedona is the most gorgeous hiking destination in the Southwest. There are trails here for every ability level – each featuring mesmerizing ...

A Beginner’s Retreat in the Desert: The Beautiful Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park in Phoenix

South Mountain Park in Phoenix, one of the largest urban parks in the world, is the place to take in peaceful, uninterrupted views of the gorgeous Sonoran desert. With over 50 miles of hiking, ...

A Winter Wonderland in Flagstaff, Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey recently declared Flagstaff “Arizona’s official Winter Wonderland.” When thinking of a winter escape, palm trees, golf, and sunny, warm days typically come to ...

20 Reasons New England is Still Awesome in Winter

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 ...

The Petrified National Forest: More than 225 Millions Years in the Making

The Petrified National Forest, located nearby Holbrook in the Northeastern portion of Arizona, is named as so for its’ large quantities of petrified wood. Since moving to Northern Arizona, ...

Pinnacle Peak Trail: A Challenging Picturesque Hike in Scottsdale

The thought of hiking in the intolerable Phoenix heat during the summer is an unbearable thought. Even pre-sunrise, the temps still crawl into the 90’s. Luckily, with the arrival of winter ...

Little Horse Trail: An Enjoyable Sedona Workout with Fantastic Views!

I have been hiking a lot since moving to Sedona’s gorgeous neighbor, Flagstaff. My first hike in the area was to the largest sandstone arch on Devil’s Bridge and I haven’t stopped ...

14 Fun Things to do this Holiday Season in Northern Arizona

After living in Flagstaff for several years, I can say that the city works well as both a summer and winter tourist destination. I really can’t choose between both seasons as I love both ...

13 Creek Crossings Along Sedona’s Magnificent West Fork Trail

Gorgeous views of ancient 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 ...

A Relaxing, Colorful Fall Stroll Along the Aspen Nature Loop

Since moving to the Northern Arizona region, I have been absolutely amazed with the fall foliage I have seen. I am a big fan of autumn in general and love to do some leaf peeping this time of year. ...