When a trail has a name like Thunder Mountain how can you pass it up? For my birthday this year I requested a trip to my happy place (also known as Sedona, Arizona) with a hike and a good beer afterwards. And Sedona never disappoints! We hiked a portion of Thunder Mountain Trail and veered […]
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Long Canyon Trail/Deadmans Pass Trail/Mescal Trail Loop – Sedona, Arizona
On one of our “adventure days” up north we wanted to get a peek at Long Canyon Trail in Sedona. However, Long Canyon is an out and back trail. We were looking to do a loop so you never see the same bit of trail twice. We ended up catching a tiny bit of Long […]
Little Horse Trail/Chapel Trail – Sedona, Arizona
I will admit that I only picked Little Horse Trail because it ended on something called Chicken Point. How cool of a name is that for an area? Lucky for me – you pretty much can’t go wrong when hiking in and around Sedona and these trails did not disappoint. You can see Chicken Point […]
Granite Basin Recreation Area – Prescott, Arizona
Our family went up to Granite Basin Recreation Area in Prescott, Arizona for a picnic and a hike last month. I wasn’t sure what to expect since the area offers a wide variety of activities – hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, and boating. I had visions of a very crowded lake with a small […]
Indian Spring Trail/Big Lake Lookout Trail – Greer, Arizona
While on our camping trip to Greer in August, we set out to do the Indian Spring Trail (a 7.5 mile loop), but the weather wasn’t our friend and the heat drove us to change our plans. We ended up veering off onto Big Lake Lookout Trail. It was a happy accident because both trails […]
Butler Canyon Trail – Greer, Arizona
Butler Canyon Trail is a very short, but absolutely gorgeous nature trail in Greer, Arizona. We wanted to check it out because we’d seen the view from the trail’s start used several times on websites promoting Greer as a vacation destination. And after hiking the trail – I can see why. It’s a family-friendly little […]
Pole Knoll Recreation Area – Greer, Arizona
My family recently went on a week-long camping trip in the Greer, Arizona area and absolutely fell in love. The Greer area was one of the hardest hit places when the Wallow Fire burned in 2011. The area is recovering nicely though and there is a ton of regrowth. While we were camping – we […]
Courthouse Butte Loop Trail – Sedona, Arizona
The Courthouse Butte Loop Trail in Sedona, Arizona is a lovely, family-friendly moderate 4.2 mile long hike that wraps around both Courthouse Butte and nearby Bell Rock. Bell Rock is one of the vortex sites in Sedona. This is a heavily used trail with easy access from two different parking lots. The day we visited […]
Boynton Canyon Trail – Sedona, Arizona
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – Sedona is one of my favorite places in the world. The vibe of the town and its people and the many, many hikes available make me seriously happy. And I’ve discovered a lovely hike in Boynton Canyon Trail (not to be confused with […]
South Mountain Park/Preserve – Phoenix, Arizona
South Mountain Park is a massive desert mountain preserve that is operated by the City of Phoenix. At over 16,000 acres and boasting approximately 51 miles of mixed use trails – it’s a great bet that you can find a trail you’ll enjoy. It’s hugely popular for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Our family of […]