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15 Amazing Drives to add to your Bucket List

Taking a scenic drive is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural wonders of an area. While hiking is my preferred means for taking in the beautiful scenery of an area, a leisurely cruise is my next favorite vacation activity. From the grandiose Blue Ridge Parkway which travels through the ...

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: 10 places to see snow in Arizona

Images of Saguaro cacti, sagebrush, and beautiful mountains often come to mind first when thinking of Arizona. And, of course, who doesn’t associate the desert with insane summer heat?! We have all seen the skeleton “But it’s a dry heat” joke. However, temps are actually ...

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5 Amazing Sedona Hikes Under 5 Miles

Sedona, Arizona is a gorgeous Southwestern vacation destination, and by far, the most beautiful place to visit in Arizona (yes, even above the Grand Canyon!!). Towering ancient red rock formations dominate the landscape. And, through various means, including scenic drives, hikes, spectacular ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Beautiful Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona

For an incredible desert hiking experience with endless views of cacti and stunning mountain vistas, plan for a hike at Catalina State Park, Tucson’s most gorgeous hiking area at the base of the dramatic Santa Catalina mountains. If you love the amazing Saguaro cactus, then Catalina is ...

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5 Places to Enjoy the Views in Sedona without Hiking

Sedona, Arizona is one of the most gorgeous vacation destinations in the Southwest, if not the entire country. With brilliant million+ year old rocks dominating the landscape, 100’s of miles of colorful red rock trails, and several healing natural vortex sites (more on vortexes later on), ...

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7 Charming Small Towns in Arizona

Sprawled out cacti & palm tree loaded metropolises like Phoenix and Tucson usually come to mind first when picturing Arizona. While these 2 massive metros area take up the majority of the Southern portion of the state, there is another side to Arizona that many non-locals are unaware of. A ...

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

Broken Arrow, one of the easiest and most popular hikes in Sedona, offers some incredible red rock scenery. While the ending vista at Chicken Point is a fantastic place to soak in the tremendous red rock views, the journey itself (1.7 miles out-and-back) is quite a beautiful, and surprisingly, ...

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Hiking in Gorgeous Prescott, Arizona: Thumb Butte Trail #33

Prescott is a gorgeous Northern Arizona city known for its’ wonderful recreational activities. Biking and hiking trails can be found throughout the city. The million plus acre Prescott National Forest, which offers over 450 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, offers ...

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Devil’s Bridge: Sedona’s Scariest Hike

A combination of fascinating red rock formations, beautiful forested lands, natural healing centers, and luxury resorts have made Sedona a popular getaway destination for over 4 million tourists each year. USA Today recently ranked Sedona as the most beautiful place in the US. The entire area is a ...

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