Cottonwood, Arizona

If you’re feeling stuck or lacking inspiration for your next travel destination, think: what kind of sleeping arrangement would be unique and an adventure in itself? From glamping tents to airstreams, treehouses and luxury villas, many unique options go above and beyond your typical hotel. Befo...

The red-rocked valley where Sedona sits is an outdoor mecca full of endless hiking and mountain biking. But it's also a place with spiritual and sacred sites, known as energy vortexes, that cause juniper trees to twist and the rocks to buzz.  The belief in energy and having proper energy flow is ...

By the time Memorial Day rolls around in Phoenix, things begin heating up and it’s the perfect first long weekend of the year to escape to cooler weather. This year we hit Oak Creek Canyon for the holiday, and though it’s usually packed to the gills, we made plans to avoid the bigger crowds and f...

We know you've heard of Havasu Falls and likely pined for the chance to go, so naturally, it tops this list. But you may not have known just how many other incredible waterfalls litter the desert landscape in Arizona. Between the treks in the Havasupai Reservation, easy day hikes to cascades and ...

From the Grand Canyon's desert oasis, to the trails around Phoenix and the red rock cliffs of Sedona, Arizona hikes are some of the best in America. Head south for a retreat from the winter cold or embrace the summer heat at one of the amazing swimming holes and waterfalls. Whatever type of Arizo...

Winter camping often brings to mind snowy landscapes and more layers of clothing than you can count. But in southern Arizona the air is warm, the cacti blooming, and the trails dry. Here are five of my favorite spots to camp in Arizona in the winter. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Why Go: O...

Home to campsites with epic vistas, access to endless hiking and biking trails, and lakes waiting to be paddled, Arizona has something for every camper. Some of these campsites are less than an hour from the nearest city and don't require a whole lot of thinking ahead and planning. Perfect for th...

Spring wanderings in Sedona are truly a very special time. Your journey from Phoenix through vast stands of cactus, and as a green as you will ever see them hillsides, dotted with blankets of yellow flowering brittlebush - is a spectacular introduction to this blooming desert landscape. Sedona i...

The Page, Arizona slot canyons offer a one-of-a-kind experience for all visitors. Though popular amongst hiking enthusiasts and professional photographers, the canyons are beautiful enough (and accessible enough) to appeal to just about any crowd. I mean, you’ve seen the pictures, right? Who woul...

Arizona is a huge state. And to be honest, the list of adventures below barely scratches the surface. That said, in a recent trip to Arizona my Dad and I found that hitting our dream destinations in a short amount of time was not only easier than we first believed, but a trip we’ll never forget...

From atop a rock outcropping a mile past the end of Soldier's Pass Trail Several weeks ago I was attempting to decide what I wanted to do for my spring break from my masters degree program, as I didn't want to stay in Louisville for the whole week. So since I had been stocking up on reward miles...

Sunny skies, year-round perfect weather, and stellar sunsets complemented by rugged backcountry terrain make Arizona an adventurer’s dreamland. From the North Country’s pine forested rim that drops into the depths of the Grand Canyon to the picturesque Sonoran Desert landscape of central and sout...

Many who are not familiar with Arizona and think of it is as just being a big desert are missing out on all the Grand Canyon State really has to offer. We really do have seasons and autumn is a glorious one! :) Below is an outline of some of the classic destinations in the order when autumn leaf ...