Category: Mountains
Here’s your 2022 full moon planning calendar for Arizona
Use the tips in this post to plan your next amazing full moon viewing experience in Arizona.
Sunrise transforms the sky above Phoenix into a kaleidoscope of colors
We see a lot of great sunrises in Arizona. After all, it is the Valley of the Sun. But there was something special about the sunrise on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dee Gutierrez of Phoenix captured it perfectly.
Breathtaking views from Picacho Peak summit are the reward for venturing outside of your comfort zone
Picacho Peak is well-known among ambitious hikers as a one of Arizona’s more challenging adventures.
Chiricahua National Monument: Hard to say, easy to love
Pronouncing Chiricahua is hard; falling in love with this amazing national monument in southern Arizona is easy.
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.
Phoenix author’s Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide climbs to #1 spot on Kindle
Arizona Bucket List, available in ebook hard cover, 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.
Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal takes you to 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon state
Great book for any Arizona explorer. Get tips on travel, planning and permits for the most amazing places to explore in Arizona.
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.