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How to take an epic self-guided tour of Antelope Canyon
If you want to see Antelope Canyon in person but want to bypass the guided tour experience, you have a great option: Paddle a kayak from Antelope Point Marina to the end of Antelope Canyon cove, then hike up into the slot canyon.
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Rare view from Upper Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument
Upper Cliff Dwelling access requires advance reservations for a tour led by National Parks Service personnel.
This short and easy trail to Willow Springs Lake gets more scenic the further you hike
If you’re looking for a relatively short hike with beautiful scenery on the Mogollon Rim, take a stroll on the trail to Willow Springs Lake from the Horse Trap Trailhead near Forest Lakes.
Look no further than Willow Springs Lake on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim for relief from the desert heat
Need a break from Arizona’s heat? Look no further than Willow Springs Lake, about 30 miles east of Payson on the Mogollon Rim.
Good luck finding a more scenic, fully accessible trail than Rim Lakes Vista Overlook on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim
If physical limitations make hiking rugged terrain impossible for you or someone you know, Rim Lakes Vista Trail is a great place to enjoy the boundless beauty of the Mogollon Rim.
Gaze into pine-studded canyons at the end of this long, flat hike from Willow Springs Trailhead
If you’re looking for a nice, long hike with beautiful scenery on the Mogollon Rim, set out on the trail from Willow Springs Trailhead near the Sinkhole Campground.
Petroglyphs and a waterfall among the many treasures you’ll discover on the short, easy hike to Keyhole Sink near Flagstaff
Keyhole Sink is a unique site near Flagstaff with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall that’s fairly easy to get to.
Phoenix author’s Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide climbs to #1 spot on Kindle
Arizona Bucket List, available in ebook and paperback formats on Amazon, features 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon State.
See how volcanic activity created Sunset Crater and other mountains in northern Arizona
The mountainous, northern Arizona landscape was created by volcanoes. At Sunset Crater National Monument, you can see one up close.
This mellow hike to Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park is just right
Not too easy; not too hard: At three miles in length, the relatively short and moderately-pitched trail to Lost Ranch is just right.
Nobody intends to get lost while hiking but here’s how to prepare in case it happens to you
A pair of hikers spent an unplanned night in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains wilderness area and have some tips to share with other hikers.
Something good to look forward to in 2021: Free days at all National Parks in Arizona
Each year the National Parks Service allows free entrance to all national parks and monuments on a handful of days. Here are the 2021 dates.