Arizona
Below you will find all of our travel guides tagged “Arizona”
20 Awesome Places To Visit In Arizona: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems
Arizona is a sun-kissed land of adventure and extraordinary landscapes. It’s best known for the mighty Grand Canyon, but we can assure you there’s so much more to see and ... Read more
1-5 Days Sedona Itinerary For Hikers + Non-Hikers
We spent 8 amazing days exploring Sedona from dawn to dusk in December 2022, and it instantly became one of our favorite travel destinations in the US. For us, the ... Read more
20 Fun Things To Do When You Visit Sedona, AZ
We spent 8 truly incredible days exploring the best of Sedona at the very end of a 2 month zig-zagging road trip down from Seattle. It was December 2021, and ... Read more
Where To Stay In Sedona: 5 Popular Areas + 15 Top Rated Hotels
Sedona is one of our favorite places to visit in the US for hiking, photography and outdoor adventure. But what about hotels and figuring out where to stay? Well, Sedona ... Read more
20 Awesome Tours And Excursions You Can Try In Sedona AZ
From helicopter rides and spiritual vortex sites to off-road jeep trails and kayaking trips down the Verde River, you really are spoiled for choice when it comes to booking excellent ... Read more
Visiting Sedona In December: 10 Things You Need To Know
Are you thinking about visiting Sedona in December? We spent a truly unforgettable week in Sedona just before Christmas in December 2021, and we think the winter months offer a ... Read more
What To Expect On The Verde Canyon Railroad Ride
The Verde Canyon Railroad is a historic rail line running between the towns of Clarkdale and Perkinsville near Sedona, Arizona. It offers first class and coach seating along with lunch ... Read more
How To Find The 8 Sedona Vortexes
Sedona’s vortexes are believed to emit electromagnetic earth energy and many people report feeling physical, mental and emotional connections. We visited the 4 main vortex sites which are considered to ... Read more
25 Wineries To Visit On Sedona’s Verde Valley Wine Trail
Sedona AZ is home to the Verde Valley Wine Trail which offers visitors a totally unique experience away from hiking and outdoor adventure. It’s a self-guided wine trail featuring some ... Read more
9 Awesome Sedona Jeep Trails For Off Roading Adventure
Renting a Jeep was the best decision we made during our 8-day visit to Sedona in December 2021. We personally drove each of the 9 Sedona Jeep trails you’ll find ... Read more
How To Drive Diamondback Gulch Jeep Trail In Sedona
Diamondback Gulch is our second favorite off-roading trail in Sedona. It’s a varied and exciting 6.7-mile long three-quarter loop trail that allows your 4×4 vehicle to really showcase its capabilities. ... Read more
How To Drive Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Trail In Sedona
Schnebly Hill Road is one of the most popular off-roading Jeep trails in Sedona. It’s a bumpy 5.7-mile road that twists, turns and climbs up a red rock cliff before ... Read more
How To Drive Broken Arrow Jeep Trail In Sedona
The awesome and adventurous Broken Arrow Trail is our favorite off-roading Jeep trail in Sedona. It’s a unique, technical and exciting 4-mile drive leading to Submarine Rock and Chicken Point ... Read more
15 Stunning Sedona Sunrise And Sunset Photo Spots
Sedona is always in the conversation when we talk to friends and family about our favorite places in the US for photography. We adore Sedona’s wide open and rugged red ... Read more
5 Unmissable Ruins To Visit Near Sedona, Arizona
Sedona’s surrounding landscapes are home to various ruins showcasing ancient cliff dwellings and rock art. Many of these ruins are found in remote locations deep inside red sandstone canyons, and ... Read more
How To Visit The Honanki Heritage Site Near Sedona
The Honanki Heritage Site is a collection of rock art and cliff dwellings nestled within the Coconino National Forest near Sedona Arizona. It was built by the Sinagua people between ... Read more
Hiking In Sedona: The Easy + Hard Trails You Can’t Miss
There’s nowhere quite like Sedona when it comes to hiking. We’ve spent years ticking off awesome hikes all across America’s national parks, state parks, forests, mountains, deserts and canyons but ... Read more
Pyramid Scorpion Loop Trail: A Hidden Gem Hike In Sedona
We were determined to find a true hidden gem hike during our visit to Sedona, and we found it near the end of our trip on the Pyramid and Scorpion ... Read more
How To Visit The Palatki Heritage Site Near Sedona
The Palatki Heritage Site is an archeological area located within the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona featuring rock art and cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people between 1150-1350 ... Read more
How To Visit Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona
Tuzigoot National Monument is an ancient multi-room pueblo built by the Sinagua pre-Columbian culture between 1100 and 1450 AD near Sedona, Arizona. We think it’s a great place to stop ... Read more
How To Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle is a US National Monument located in Yavapai Country near Sedona, Arizona. It’s one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings ever found in the American Southwest that was built ... Read more
Hiking Sedona View Trail To Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout + Vortex Site
The best way to see Airport Mesa vortex site and scenic lookout in Sedona is to hike a short connecting path called Sedona View Trail. We hiked the trail ourselves ... Read more
Our Sunrise Hike To Chimney Rock + Little Sugarloaf In Sedona
Do you like the sound of a true hidden gem trail that’s short, on the easier end of moderately difficult and leads to two superb viewpoints overlooking Sedona, Arizona? Well, ... Read more
How To Hike The West Fork Trail In Sedona Arizona
Would you like to hike an easy and scenic trail that’s slightly less jam-packed than the most popular hikes in Sedona? We know it’s rare, but trust us it is ... Read more
How To Hike Devils Bridge Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Devils Bridge Trail is a moderately difficult 4-mile roundtrip hike in Sedona, Arizona. The exceptionally popular trail begins at one of three trailheads and leads to Sedona’s largest natural sandstone ... Read more
How To Hike Fay Canyon Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Fay Canyon Trail is an easy 2.4-mile roundtrip hike in Sedona, Arizona. It’s a super popular trail that can be hiked in many ways, including increasing difficulty with optional climbs ... Read more
How To Hike Doe Mountain Trail In Sedona
Doe Mountain Trail is a fantastic 1.5-mile out and back hike in Sedona. It’s a short but steep moderately difficult trail with 400 feet elevation gain up a series of ... Read more
How To Find Sedona’s 7 Most Stunning Secret Caves
Researching, finding and climbing inside hidden caves was one of our favorite things to do during our 8-day trip to Sedona. Seriously, how cool is it that you can hike ... Read more
Robbers Roost Trail: Hike To Shaman’s Cave In Sedona
We hiked to one of Sedona’s secret caves called Robbers Roost during our visit to Sedona in 2021. The cave is also known as Hideout Cave and Shaman’s Cave, and ... Read more
How To Hike The Keyhole Cave Trail In Sedona
The Keyhole Cave hike leading to one of Sedona’s hidden caves is a moderately difficult 2.3-mile roundtrip trail with a total elevation gain of 500 feet. We began the hike ... Read more
How To Hike Soldier Pass Trail In Sedona
Soldier Pass Trail is one of Sedona’s most popular trails because it leads to natural sandstone formations called Devils Kitchen, Seven Sacred Pools and Soldier Pass Cave. Sounds cool, right? ... Read more
How To Hike The Birthing Cave Trail In Sedona
The Birthing Cave hike in Sedona is a nice and easy 1.8-mile roundtrip trail. It begins at Long Canyon Trailhead and ends with a short but steep climb into a ... Read more
How To Hike Sedona Subway Cave + Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Sedona because it leads to the Instagram-famous Subway Cave. We hiked the entire 7.5-mile trail with 1,250 feet elevation ... Read more
How To Hike Bell Rock And Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
We hiked the picturesque Courthouse Butte Loop, before climbing Bell Rock and finding a second hidden trail that was way more adventurous than we expected. The loop was an easy ... Read more
How To Hike Cathedral Rock Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Cathedral Rock is a skyline dominating sandstone butte in the center of Sedona and it’s one of the most photographed natural landmarks in Arizona. We hiked the surprisingly steep and ... Read more
Our Amazing Hike To The Wave In Arizona
Hiking to The Wave in northern Arizona is honestly among the most incredible experiences we’ve had since starting this travel blog in 2018. Winning a permit set our hearts racing ... Read more
Hiking Grand Canyon’s South Kaibab To Bright Angel Trail (Rim To River)
Day hiking the iconic South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail (also known as Rim to River) at Grand Canyon South Rim is one of our favorite travel memories to date. ... Read more
The 9 Easy And Hard Hikes You Can Try At Grand Canyon South Rim
You might be surprised to hear that there are only 9 hiking trails at Grand Canyon South Rim. But don’t worry, it’s all about quality over quantity. We’ve hiked many ... Read more
How To Hike South Kaibab Trail At Grand Canyon South Rim
South Kaibab Trail is the most scenic and exciting hike leading down below Grand Canyon South Rim. It’s steeper, more challenging and harder to access than it’s main rival Bright ... Read more
How To Hike Bright Angel Trail At Grand Canyon South Rim
Bright Angel Trail is the most popular hiking route leading down below Grand Canyon South Rim. It’s easy to access, the trail is gradual and it has several turnaround points ... Read more
The 4 Best Airports To Use For Grand Canyon National Park
Not sure which airport to use when you visit the Grand Canyon? Well, Flagstaff Pulliam is the closest regional airport to South Rim but it’s only served by a few ... Read more
Our Ratings For 20 Popular Views At Grand Canyon South Rim
There’s one thing that every single visitor to the Grand Canyon will do: visit a bunch of viewpoints with different perspectives overlooking one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in ... Read more
When To Visit Grand Canyon South Rim (By Month + Season)
If you’re planning to visit Grand Canyon South Rim for the first time, one of the most important questions you should have is: when is the best time of year ... Read more
10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim In The Winter
The winter months of December, January and February are all excellent times to visit Grand Canyon South Rim to benefit from fewer crowds, cooler hiking temperatures and cheaper hotel rooms. ... Read more
The Places You Can Stay Near Grand Canyon South Rim
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about where to stay when you visit Grand Canyon South Rim, trust us, you don’t need to worry. It’s really easy to figure out: You can ... Read more
10 Sunrise + Sunset Photo Spots You Can’t Miss At Grand Canyon South Rim
Sunrises and sunsets are infinitely better when you watch them rise or fall over a dramatic landscape, and Grand Canyon South Rim is up there with the most picturesque landscapes ... Read more
Our Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip Itinerary
It’s easier to plan a one day Grand Canyon South Rim itinerary than you might imagine. We’ve been to South Rim twice, and both times we spent 2 full days ... Read more
What To Expect At Horseshoe Bend During Sunrise And Sunset
Horseshoe Bend is one of the most striking geological formations we’ve seen in the US that isn’t located inside a national park. After hiking to the viewpoint overlooking the deep ... Read more