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Tag: Parks

Amazing natural wonders are just waiting to be explored in Arizona’s hundreds of national, state, regional and city parks.

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

Why we should still honor the legacy of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Civilian Conservation Corps workers constructed trails, lookout points and shelters in many of the public land in the United States.

hiking, Parks, People
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
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, Parks, Phoenix, Rock, Short, Valley
People gathered to look at Grand Canyon from viewpoint

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.

Ancestral, hiking, Parks, Water
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

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
Large pieces of petrified trees lie in pieces in a section of Arizona's Painted Desert

A visit to Petrified Forest National Park is like traveling millions of years back in time

In addition to large deposits of fossilized wood, Petrified Forest National Park also features ancient petroglyphs and hundreds of acres of Arizona’s jaw-dropping Painted Desert.

arizonabucketlist, Desert, North, Parks, Photography, Plants, Video
Panoramic view of colorful mounds of soil in Arizona's Painted Desert

If you want to see and photograph Arizona’s Painted Desert head to one of these spots

Of all the magnificent natural wonders in Arizona, the Painted Desert is among the most underappreciated. Want to experience it for yourself? Grab your camera and head to one of these parks.

arizonabucketlist, Parks, Photography
Wood ladder leads up into a cliff dwelling in Keet Seel Canyon

8 tips for hiking to see the amazing Keet Seel Canyon ruins of Arizona’s Navajo Nation

The Keet Seel Canyon hike experience ranks among the best in Arizona. Best of all, permits are easy to get and there is no charge for the hike, camping or ruins tour.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Hike, North, Parks
Mountain peak rises above desert landscape is lit up by the sun.

Piestewa Peak a fitting memorial for one of Arizona’s bravest daughters: Lori Piestewa

Piestewa Peak, the second tallest in Phoenix, rises high above the city and serves as a lasting memorial to Lori Ann Piestewa – the first American Indian woman to lose her life in a war on foreign soil.

Mountains, Parks, People, Phoenix, Valley

Practical tips for hiking Grand Canyon down South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and up Bright Angel Trail

So many posts on the web over analyze this spectacular hike. These tips are simple enough for anyone to follow.

Challenging, GrandCanyon, Hike, North, Parks

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