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Explore the ancient ruins of Wupatki National Monument and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time

At Wupatki National Monument you can walk among the ruins of dozens of preserved ancestral pueblos dispersed across dozens of acres.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, North, Parks, Photography

Memorable winter sunset 01-11-2022

Mountains, Phoenix, Photography, Story, Sun
Tall, rocky mountain rise high from desert

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.

Hike, hiking, Rock, South
Image of large cylindrical rock feature in center with water wrapping around it

Arizona adventure writer shares insider tips to kayak Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lee’s Ferry

Dreaming of kayaking the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend? Here’s all you need to turn your dream into reality.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Camping, Kayaking, North, Rock, Water
columns of rocks resembling organ pipes

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.

arizonabucketlist, Hike, Photography, Rock, South
Large boulders emerge from Watson Lake near Prescott, AZ

See why Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ is the best small lake in the country to paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard

Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide author Paul Fiarkoski makes a compelling case for why Watson Lake near Prescott is the best small lake for paddling in the United States.

arizonabucketlist, Kayaking, North Central, Parks, Photography, Rock, Water
creosoted plant with flowers on its branches

Humble creosote bush produces a fragrant aroma when it rains in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun

The humble creosote bush is the plant responsible for the desert rain aroma that some fragrance makers try to replicate.

Desert, Plants, Valley
View from inside the cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument

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.

Ancestral, North Central, Ruins
Willow Springs Lake and forest

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.

Easy, Hike, hiking, Rim, Short
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, Rock, Short, Williams

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