The ultra scenic Blue Ridge Reservoir located on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim could easily be mistaken for a lake in Oregon or Northern California. Get tips for kayaking and camping in this spectacular place.
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Ultimate Arizona Wonders bucket list and top ten list
After an eye-opening experience I had in 2014, I created the ultimate bucket list of amazing Arizona wonders I have to visit and started checking them off.
Historic El Tovar Hotel transcends time on Grand Canyon South Rim
Along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon sits the El Tovar hotel, known by travelers around the world for … More
Experience Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower up close
At a point high above an elbow in the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River shifts from south to west … More
Desert View offers unique perspective from Grand Canyon South Rim
Like an oasis for travelers, the Desert View Visitor Center awaits people arriving at the Grand Canyon’s south rim from … More
Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery helps Rainbow Trout get a healthy start
Due to the wildly fluctuating water levels and temperatures in Arizona’s waterways, the fish population doesn’t exactly thrive. And when … More
Refreshing Rim Country experience flows from Horton Spring and Creek
So many amazing natural gems can be found in Arizona’s rim country – the part of the state situated on … More
Mogollon Rim separates Arizona high country from desert
If you spend enough time in or researching Arizona, you’re bound to hear the term “Rim Country.” It’s a reference … More
Ancient dwellings at Tuzigoot National Monument
Few experiences can help you feel the spirit of the Southwest like exploring one of the many ancient dwelling sites dotted around Arizona. Tuzigoot National Monument, a couple hours’ drive north of Phoenix, is a wonderfully restored geological wonder.
Amanita muscaria mushroom thrives in Arizona high country
Who says a fungus can’t be beautiful? Commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, the Amanita muscaria astounds … More
Fossil Creek Waterfall Trail: A favorite with Arizona hikers
Tucked deep in a canyon roughly 15 miles from the nearest paved road, the cool, clear water of Fossil Creek gushes down falls, over rocks and through natural pools on it’s way to the Verde River.
Red Rocks of Sedona from Wilson Mountain
Views like this don’t come easy, but anyone who has hiked to the 7,100-foot high summit of Wilson Mountain near … More