Visit Tonto Natural Bridge: The Hikes, Waterfalls, and Viewpoints
Tonto Natural Bridge may be my favorite Arizona State Park. It’s at least in the top 5! It’s a…
Fossil Springs: Hike The Bob Bear Trail to the Waterfall
Hiking from the Bob Bear Trailhead, near Payson, Arizona, you’ll come to a beautiful waterfall and creek, in a state…
Chiricahua National Monument Could Become Arizona’s Next National Park
Chricahua National Monument is tucked away in a rural part of southeastern Arizona. Known for its towering rock formations, created by…
Kartchner Caverns State Park: Arizona’s Once-Secret Caves
Kartchner Caverns is a relatively new discovery, which was kept secret for decades before eventually turning into an Arizona…
Saguaro National Park: Explore the West Side
I’ve lived in Arizona for a long time, but I’m reminded of the unique beauty of our saguaros whenever…
Roper Lake State Park: Camp & Fish in Eastern Arizona
Roper Lake State Park is a camping and fishing site 6 miles south of Safford in Graham County, Arizona….
Fishing at Dankworth Pond: An Arizona State Park
Dankworth Pond State Park is about 3-miles south of Roper Lake, another Arizona State Park on the eastern side…
Dogs Are Allowed at the Grand Canyon: Just Follow These Rules!
It took Myrtle, my rescue dog who lived in a puppy mill cage for 6 years, took two years…
Warning: Don’t Hike Camelback Mountain After Sunset
I hike either Piestewa Peak or Camelback Mountain several times a week, year-round. We’re lucky in Phoenix to have…
Picacho Peak Hike: The Trail, Cables, Views, and Warnings
Driving along the I-10 between Tuscon and Phoenix, Arizona, you can’t miss Picacho Peak! Picacho Peak is a prominent…