Now that the weather has gotten cooler here in the Valley of the Sun, the many local outdoor destinations have been calling my name. As much as I love getting out of town to do some hiking or camping in Northern Arizona, I absolutely adore the desert landscapes right here in Phoenix. One of my […]
Best DIY Firestarters
The secret to getting a good fire going without dousing it with lighter fluid has to do with two things – how you build your fire and your firestarter. Firestarters can make or break whether or not your fire is an easy one… or a frustrating one. So I’ve come up with the very best […]
How to Build a Campfire
Nothing says camping like an awesome roaring campfire right? I know I love a good campfire – especially when it’s cold! Okay, if I’m being honest – I love one pretty much anytime as long as it involves marshmallows. The smell of a campfire means the smell of camping – which I love. Learning how […]
Corned Beef Hash – A Campfire Breakfast Classic
Nothing says camping mornings quite like corned beef hash to me. Growing up it was one of the things we had always had camping, but rarely at home. So when I smell it – I think of being in the forest and I swear I can smell the campfire. Now that I have a family […]
Boynton Canyon Vortex – Sedona, Arizona
If you’ve never been to Sedona, Arizona – you’re really missing out. It’s a gorgeous little town with a slightly hippie twist. You see, it’s renowned for its four energy vortexes. Wondering what a vortex is? I wondered too the first time we visited. Have you ever seen a dust devil? The swirling and circling […]
Red Rock State Park – Sedona, Arizona
Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and education center located just outside Sedona, Arizona. I’m a sucker for anything red rock related so I’ve been wanting to check out this park for a while. We took the family and did a day trip up there for a little hiking. This park […]
Campfire Cones – Even Better Than S’mores
My family is a group of dessert junkies. It’s a running joke that my husband can take any sweet thing and make it better. We call him The Dessert Connoisseur. Needless to say, I’m always on the lookout for something great to try out. A few years back, when I was tasked with planning dessert […]
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – Payson, Arizona
If you’re looking for a spot that is a great place for a picnic, a hike, checking out some beautiful scenery, or all three – you’ve got to check out Tonto Natural Bridge State Park in Payson, Arizona. My hubby spotted this park on a map and got all excited that there was a natural […]
Dog Hiking Gear – What to Bring and Why
I absolutely love hiking in the desert with my dogs. It’s a rewarding experience for you and it’s good fun and exercise for them. And if you have a dog who needs constant exercise, it’s the perfect way to burn off some of that extra energy. Tired dogs are happy dogs. Its important though, if […]