Fay Canyon red rocks

Top Sedona hiking trails for stunning views

Sedona isn’t just a destination — it’s a desert symphony of color, energy, and awe. Whether you’re chasing panoramic views … More

Guide to Water Wheel Falls: This epic hike guarantees year-round waterfalls, rocks and shade

Water Wheel Falls near Payson, Arizona, offers a stunning 1.8-mile hike featuring year-round waterfalls and unique rock formations. With a moderate difficulty level and an elevation gain of 150 feet, hikers can expect a 1 to 2-hour adventure. Access requires a Tonto Pass, and the trail offers picnic spots and scenic views.

This sacred mountain near Fountain Hills, Arizona is getting noticed for a mystical image on its face

A visitor to Fountain Hills in Arizona discovered a naturally formed image of an indigenous ancestor’s face on the side of Red Mountain, officially called Mount McDowell. The face, formed from shadows cast during sunset, has gone unnoticed and is not mentioned on the internet. The best view of the face is from the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Posse building near East Saguaro Blvd.

Fountain Hills Botanical Garden

Explore the landscape at Fountain Hills Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden and expand your knowledge of Arizona plants and geology

A short visit to the Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden can provide you a free crash course in the plants and landscape that makes Arizona so unique.

Fountain Hills Lake Overlook Trail leads you through a beautiful desert landscape to this world-famous fountain

If you’re looking for an adventurous way to take in the sights of Fountain Hills, I suggest you set foot on the scenic 2-mile Lake Overlook Trail Loop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

View of Willow Springs Lake from treelined shore

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.

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.