Arizona

The Watson Lake and Flume Trail is a 4.5 mile loop hike that takes you next to Watson Lake near Prescott, AZ. This trail also makes for a great workout if you throw on your running shoes. Keep in mind there is no shade, so pack water and sunscreen accordingly.  Thinking about getting on the wate...

The Seven Sacred Pools in Sedona, Arizona, is a short, family-friendly hike that offers stunning views of red rock formations and the unique natural pools. The trail's easy accessibility and flat terrain make it suitable for all skill levels, including beginners and those hiking with dogs. The ...

Huckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.

Cookstove Trail to Harding Springs Loop located near Munds, Arizona, is an extension of 1.5-mile Cookstove Trail if you're looking to extend your hike. Enjoy scenic views along this 3.6 mile trail, but be sure to bring plenty of water and sun coverage on warmer days.  PARKING Be sure you pack y...

The Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop in Sedona, Arizona, offers hikers stunning red rock vistas and panoramic city views. Ideal for an early morning adventure, this trail provides easy parking and quiet surroundings, with low crowds reported even around sunrise. The terrain is a mix of mode...

Acer Summit Via Mormon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Phoenix, Arizona.

In mid-November, my daughter and I drove south from Ajo, Arizona, on Highway 85 to have what was planned as an introductory look at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Upon arrival, we checked in with the ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center, bought our permits, and learned that driving  the ...

We recently hiked the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park, and while it’s not as challenging as the Hunter Trail, it’s still a bit difficult, especially with rocky terrain. However, this trail was more manageable for our family, and all of our kids were able to complete it without needing t...

The Big Park to Bell Rock Pathway Loop offers an iconic Sedona hiking experience, featuring up-close views of the famous Bell Rock formation and expansive vistas of the surrounding red rock landscape. This well-maintained trail system provides multiple interconnected paths allowing hikers to cu...

Castle Creek Road to Cleator is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Canyon City, Arizona.

Zig Zag Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Canyon City, Arizona.

Yavapai Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Sedona, Arizona.

Starting Treasure Loop from Jacob's Crosscut offers a slight variation on Treasure Loop as well as ~1.5 miles if you're looking for a little extra distance. This trail is dog friendly on-leash and is used by hikers and runners. 

Molino Basin Campground is the only campground of the Catalina District of the Forest Service to be open year round due to its lower elevation at only 4500'. Its position along the Mount Lemmon Highway makes Molino Basin a perfect basecamp for further adventures in the Santa Catalina Mountains, a...

...Just off Highway 40 in-between Flagstaff and Winslow Arizona, sits an abandoned ghost town called "Two Guns". I can't tell you how many times I've driven on the 40 (East or West) and had no idea this was here. This time around I made it a priority to stop and check this place out. For anyone t...

Painted Desert Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chambers, Arizona.