Arizona
Arizona has a large range of landscapes from snow covered mountains in Flagstaff to flat desert in the south. Spend time exploring the desert in and around Phoenix, walk through the canyons in the north, or admire the incredible natural wonders such as Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Arizona has three national parks: Grand Canyon, Saguaro, and Petrified Forest. If you are planning to spend time in the desert, the best time to visit is November through April when the temperature is nice and you can get away from the winter in other parts of the US. During this time you can hike on the many desert trails, relax at the resort pools, or walk around old town Scottsdale. A visit to Arizona is not complete without stopping in Sedona, a beautiful town two hours north of Phoenix with red rocks.
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20 Best Hikes in Arizona
Arizona has many unique hiking opportunities with a wide range of elevation, climate, and views. In the south you can find Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park near Tucson with numerous trails. Near Phoenix there are many desert hiking
Sedona Off the Beaten Path: Sedona Hidden Gems
Sedona is a town surrounded by red rocks that offers incredible hikes, but its beauty and social media popularity has attracted crowds. Some hikes, like Devil’s Bridge, can get so crowded that you have to wait in a line to
Top Shaded Hikes in Sedona: Sedona Summer Hikes
Sedona is one of the most amazing places to hike and enjoy the beautiful nature. Unfortunately, in the summer it can get hot with temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s. If you don’t make it out hiking early
16 Top Destinations in the Southwest US You Must See
The American Southwest features incredible natural wonders and landscapes that cannot be missed. This list of the 16 top destinations in the Southwest US will inspire to visit the American Southwest. To plan your Southwest Road Trip read our 10
10-Day American Southwest Road Trip Itinerary
The Southwest is a unique part of the United States, full of unique natural wonders. The best way to explore this part of the United States is to do a road trip, since many of the top destinations aren’t close
Sedona Weekend Itinerary: Best Things to Do in Sedona
Sedona is a town in Arizona surrounded by beautiful red rocks. Sedona offers a perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway from the city. Spend time hiking, walking around the shops in the downtown, and dining with a view. Use
Best Hikes in Sedona
Sedona has incredible hikes with great views and varying levels of difficulty. Some of the most popular hikes in Sedona include Devil’s Bridge, Bell Rock, Broken Arrow, Airport Loop, and Soldiers Pass. I’ve been living in Sedona for five months
Best Lakes Near Phoenix to Cool Off
Phoenix summers can get very hot so a day on the lake is the perfect way to escape from the valley heat and cool off. Arizona has many incredible lakes and many of them are a short drive away from
15 Best Day Trips from Phoenix
A day trip from Phoenix is the perfect way to escape the heat without spending too much money. During the four years I’ve lived in Phoenix I have taken many incredible day trips from Phoenix to lakes, national parks, and
Day Trip To Jerome: Arizona Ghost Town
About 2 hours north of Phoenix you can find Jerome, an old copper mining town. Jerome is located on top of Cleopatra Hill overlooking Verde Valley which is at 5,000 ft elevation. Since Jerome is cooler than Phoenix so it
Petrified Forest National Park in One Day
Petrified Forest National Park is a unique park that you can easily visit in one day. Located along the historic route 66, it is a great park to add to your trip if you are already planning to visit the
Best Hikes Near Phoenix
Phoenix is surrounded by many mountains and lakes, offering unique hikes with great views. On the hiking trails near Phoenix you can find caves, different species of cacti, lakes, and varying views. After hiking around the Phoenix for four years,
Best Long Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix
You just realized that you have a three day weekend coming up and want to plan a road trip but need some ideas. Road trips are a great way to save money and are easy to plan last minute since
10 Best Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix
After exploring around Phoenix for a few years, this is my list of the 10 best weekend road trips from Phoenix. Choose your destination for your next weekend getaway from Phoenix from these incredible locations ranging from white sand dunes,
Weekend in Page: Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell
Northern Arizona has some of the most incredible natural wonders. Located only a four hour drive from Phoenix or Vegas, you can find Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell. Page gets very busy during the summer, so the best