Ride the Desert Surf on Arizona’s Wave Cave Trail
The wave Cave Trail is short and sweet, a balance of easy and challenging, and has a glorious cave with a boulder that looks like a wave at the finish — hence the name.
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10 Relaxing Pet-Friendly Cabins in Flagstaff, Arizona
Summers in Flagstaff are perfect for human and beast alike. Here's where to hole up when you've got the pups in tow.
Rugged Beauty: 20 Hikes in the Superstition Mountains
Just east of Phoenix, the rugged Superstition Mountains shoot nearly 6,000 feet into the sky. Here's a look at 20 of our favorite hikes in the famed Supes.
Ruff’n It: 20 Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals in Arizona
Arizona has plenty of cabin rentals available - even for those who like to travel with dogs in tow. Here's a look at our favorite options.
15 Amazingly Cozy Cabin Rentals in Williams, Arizona
Known as a gateway to the Grand Canyon National Park, Williams is home to the Grand Canyon Railway, a stretch of historic Route 66, Bearizona Wildlife Park, and plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
10 Beautiful Cabin Rentals in Show Low, Arizona for Every Budget
If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten path destination in the Arizona “high country,” Show Low may be just what you're looking for.
8 Grand Canyon Airbnbs & Vacation Rentals for Adventurous Travelers
There are several ways to plan your stay at the Grand Canyon - camping or lodging in the park itself offers the most authentic, immersive experience, but staying nearby also has its perks.
30 Incredible Flagstaff Hikes
For locals and out-of-town visitors alike, Flagstaff is a hiking wonderland. A high altitude region dominated by pine, aspen, and mixed conifer forests, it's a beloved summertime stomping grounds among Arizona's adventurers. Desert dwellers escape the heat for the cool of Flagstaff's hiking trails, while the locals know the summer weather is the #1 reason to live in Flag.
Guide to the Best Camping in Arizona Near Water
Arizona's creeks, rivers and lakes offer thousands of miles of beautiful waterfront exploration and a nearly endless amount of camping opportunities. We've put together a list of some of the best places to camp in Arizona near water, from winding desert rivers to pristine, high-elevation lakes that manage to fly under-the-radar.
Survialist Fugitive, Death-Row Folk Hero: Danny Ray Horning
Following his escape from Florence State Prison in May 1992, convicted bank-robber turned fugitive Danny Ray Horning went on the run for seven weeks, resulting in the largest manhunt in Arizona history. Known as “Rambo” to his pursuers because of his skill at avoiding capture in the wilderness, Horning achieved folk hero status among the general public — viewed as something of a blue-collar Robin Hood. Unknown to the masses at the time, Horning had a dark and disturbing history back home in California’s Central Valley. As a suspect in a 1990 dismemberment murder case and convicted child molester, Horning was not your average fugitive. A tale of cold-blooded murder, wilderness survival, and much, much more: this is the true story of Danny Ray Horning.
Mooney Falls: Adventure and Lore at the Mother of Waters
Of all of Grand Canyon’s waters, Mooney Falls is perhaps the most impressive. At a place where Havasu Creek cascades straight off a 196-foot cliff, Mooney is a perennially-flowing free-falling behemoth. At this convergence of earth, water, and gravity — grace meets power and danger meets beauty.
Vulture Peak Trail: A Summit to Die For
Driving westbound on highway 74 near Morristown, Arizona, the ominous hump of Vulture Peak dominates the horizon ahead. Glancing out the driver and passenger windows, many of the neighboring ranges are taller and ore massive, yet there’s something unique about how Vulture’s dome stands out from the surrounding desert. I relived this experience many times over the course of a few years and the mountain climber in me desired to set foot on Vulture’s summit.