Located a little over 2 hours south of Phoenix is the city of Tuscon in Arizona. This area is surrounded by beautiful nature and a lot of cacti. The great thing about Arizona is that it is a great place to visit year-round. I lived there for a few months from the end of summer…
The best sunset spot in Phoenix is located in the South Mountain Park and Preserve. This is a very accessible spot as you can either hike to this location or drive. As an adventurer myself, I will always suggest taking the road less traveled. In this case, that is the trail leading up to the…
When I used to think of Arizona and the desert, a very flat and hot environment came to mind. Now I knew there were mountains around but I still had this idea in the back of my head. It wasn’t until I arrived in Scottsdale Arizona that I realized just how many peaks and mountains…
One of the more popular hikes in Scottsdale is Tom’s Thumb Trail. This hike is located around 30 minutes from Scottsdale. In this area northeast, you can find many other hikes that scale in difficulty. These include Pinnacle Peak and Sunrise Peak. For all of the hikes in the Phoenix area, make sure you bring…
Phoenix and surrounding areas such as Scottsdale are unique. This is a desert environment and the number of cacti here will amaze you. The stunning views of cacti along the Sunrise Peak trail make it a great adventure for all. Just because this is a desert doesn’t mean it is super flat. There are plenty…
Scottsdale is a booming town located right outside of Phoenix, Arizona. This is a unique area because of its location in a desert climate. You will see cacti everywhere and I love that. Pinnacle Peak trail is a great beginner hike in the area that has it all. There are great views surrounding both sides…
Sedona is filled with so many hikes that it can be overwhelming sometimes. If you are looking for a short trail that is also rewarding, this is the one for you. The Cathedral Rock hiking trail is considered challenging amongst most but is also only 1.2 miles long. This hike will take you vertically to…