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These totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona don’t require a pass or permit

Check out a few of these trails and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need a permit to take a world-class hike in Arizona.

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Read this before you go see Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ

Horseshoe Bend is one of Arizona’s top tourist attractions. If you’re planning to visit, these tips will help you get the most out of your experience.

Madera Secret Waterfall

This secret, hidden waterfall in Madera Canyon may be the most accessible in Arizona

Everything you need to know about finding the secret, hidden waterfall in Madera Canyon Recreation Area south of Tucson, Arizona.

CCC campsite in Seven Springs Recreation Area.

Three day digital detox itinerary in Tonto National Forest of Arizona

I found myself needing one of those digital detoxes that have become the thing to do. In this post, I’ll share the complete itinerary of my 3-day detox, complete with pictures.

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Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park

Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.

Arizona Trail sign near Roosevelt, AZ

First ever Arizona Trail Thru-Hiker Survey sheds light on who hikes AZT and how they go about it

Who in the world would want to through-hike the Arizona National Scenic Trail? Apparently people from all over the world according to the results from this survey.

Water trickles over rocks with petroglyphs on Hieroglyphic Trail

Hike Hieroglyphic Trail #101 for an easy path to petroglyphs and waterfalls in the Superstition Mountains

Two of the most exciting things to find when you’re on the trails of Arizona are rock art (aka petroglyphs) and waterfalls. If you hike Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains at the right time of year, you’ll likely find both.

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Challenging Wave Cave Trail is an Arizona favorite for pictures

Wave Cave is one of the most photographed natural wonders in Arizona. Find out how to take your own wave cave pictures, get trailhead directions and a permit.

Phoenix South Mountain Pima Canyon trailhead sign

South Mountain Park Pima Canyon Trailhead extreme makeover expands access, improves experience

In recent years, the Pima Canyon parking area and trailhead in South Mountain Park has become quite popular with hikers … More

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Best short hike in Phoenix: Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass in South Mountain Park

If you’re in Phoenix for just a short time and need a quick fix of nature on one of the city’s legendary trails, the Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley hike may be just the thing for you.

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This remote location in Verde River Valley helps protect ancient ruins of Mindeleff Cavate cliff dwellings

Compared to many national parks that feature smooth asphalt roads with large parking lots and visitor centers, Mindeleff Cavates ruins are relatively inaccessible. That may be a good thing because the ancient dwelling site is very well preserved.