Kaiser Spring Wash is a scenic, moderate hike that’s close enough to do as a day trip from the Phoenix area. Bonus: There’s a mineral-rich hot spring to soak in. Get directions and tips to make the most of the experience.
Tag: Rock
Only in a place like Arizona does rock deserve its own category. We’ve got millions of years worth of rock to show you.
Inspiring shadows on Sedona red rock
What do you see?
Hohokam petroglyph rock art at Hayden Butte in Tempe
Petroglyphs on the south slope of Hayden Butte Preserve adjacent to the Arizona State University Sun Devils Stadium are an excellent example of rock art left by the Hohokam Indians, believed to have dwelt in the Valley of the Sun between 700 and 1450 A.D..
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
4 Arizona Wonders the whole family can enjoy
If you’re looking for family-friendly activities, Arizona has plenty of natural wonders that won’t disappoint. Here are a few favorites that most everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or physical ability.
Refreshing Rim Country experience flows from Horton Spring and Creek
Nearly 4 miles from the trailhead, Horton Spring is the crown jewel of this exhilarating hike. Crystal clear water emerges from a wall of rock and spills over mossy boulders.
Hole in the Rock at Papago Park a magnet for sightseers in Phoenix
Every day, thousands of people whiz by on the Loop 202 freeway between Phoenix and Tempe without knowing they’re about … More
Monumental Battleship rock formation rises high from Grand Canyon
Of all the amazing sights to behold at the Grand Canyon, The Battleship rock formation is one of only a … More
Where to find ancient petroglyphs on Badger Springs Trail at Agua Fria National Monument
Half way between Phoenix and Sedona, is a spot at the Badger Springs exit to pull off and stretch your legs. While you’re there, take a jaunt down the Badger Springs Trail to see petroglyphs and more of Arizona’s other amazing natural wonders.
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.
Introduction to the vortexes of Sedona and where to find them
Sedona has long been known as a unique placed steeped in mystery. One such mind-boggling phenomena is that of vortexes – spots on the globe where high concentrations of energy spiral toward or away from the earth’s core.
Bell Rock in Sedona
It’s big. It’s beautiful. It’s unmistakable. Bell Rock is perhaps the easiest to recognize of all named rock formations in … More