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Category: Nature

Mogollon Rim Sunset

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.

Easy, Hike, hiking, Mountains, Rim, Short
Chevelon Canyon viewed from endpoint of hiking trail

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.

Hike, Medium, moderate, North, Rock, Vortex
petroglyphs at Keyhole Sink

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.

Easy, Flagstaff, Hike, North, People, Rock, Short, Water, Williams
Sunset Crater Volcano after a January 2021 snowstorm

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.

Flagstaff, hiking, Mountains, North, trails
Arizona Bucket List new cover

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.

arizonabucketlist, Blog, featured, GrandCanyon, Hike, Mountains, North, North Central, Photography, Valley, Water, West
ruins of old cabin

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.

Hike, hiking, Mountains, Parks, Phoenix, Rock, Short, Valley
man and woman hiking up a trail in the mountainous Arizona desert

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.

Blog, gear, hiking, Mountains, People, Superstitions, Valley
Full moon rising over mountains

Here’s your 2021 planning calendar for amazing full moon experiences in Arizona

Use the tips in this post to plan your next amazing full moon viewing experience in Arizona.

Blog, hiking, Moon, Mountains, Phoenix, Photography, Weather
Alta East trail leads to mountain summit

Phoenix Summit Challenge can take you to new heights

Every year, the City of Phoenix hosts the Phoenix Summit Challenge. The challenge is to hike to seven specific mountain summits in seven days.

hiking, Mountains, Parks, Phoenix, Valley
Birthing scene petroglyph at Rock Art Ranch

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Anasazi people at Rock Art Ranch near Winslow

Rock Art Ranch is a unique natural wonder about 20 miles southeast of Winslow. The highlight is a collection of some of the oldest petroglyph rock art discovered on Earth.

Ancestral, North, People, Rock, Water

How to plan an amazing kayaking and camping adventure to Emerald Cove and Willow Beach on the Colorado River

Instagram-worthy Emerald Cove gets its name from the brilliant, greenish hues that light up the water when the sun’s at just the right angle. Get tips on planning an epic trip to this Arizona wonder.

arizonabucketlist, Camping, Kayaking, North, Parks, Water, West
Cathedral rock Sedona, AZ

Best place to photograph Sedona’s Cathedral Rock formation: Crescent Moon Picnic Site

If you want to experience the iconic views of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock formation, head to Crescent Moon Picnic Area.

Easy, Hike, hiking, Mountains, North, Rock, Sedona, Short, Water

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