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Off-roading in Sedona
It’s easy to imagine Zeus and the other Greek Gods bickering over whether to settle on Mt. Olympus or in Sedona’s sandstone red rocks. During the evening, the massive outcroppings turn a shade of... more
Floating the Salt River
Floating the Salt is a Phoenix-area tradition. Don’t expect rapids or ancient ruins, just happy weekenders tossing back beers, chatting up strangers, and having a great time.
Staying on a dude ranch
Staying on a dude ranch in Arizona provides both (family-friendly) outdoor adventure and the amenities usually found in all-inclusive resorts. Ranches typically offer guided horse tours of the su... more
White Pocket of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
White Pocket is an isolated, notoriously hard-to-reach patch of sandstone hidden within the desert expanse of Vermillion Cliffs National Monument near the Arizona/Utah border. The entire area is ... more
Mountain biking
The northern Arizona town of Prescott has gone the extra mile to make itself a premiere destination for mountain bikers. The town has 250 miles of trails that range from the biker’s equivalent of... more
Havasu Falls in the US to remain shut indefinitely to protect the region against Coronavirus
The very famous Havasu Falls in Arizona, United States has decided to shut down its doors indefinitely given the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The decision was taken after the Tribal Council vote... more
Rafting
Whitewater rafting
No disrespect to the rim views of the Grand Canyon, but the only way to truly experience this wonder of the natural world is to float through it. For the last 6 million years, the Colorado River ... more
Chiricahua National Monument
Covering nearly 12,000 acres, this is where Native American warrior Geronimo and other Apaches hid and planned attacks against the invading U.S. Army. Today, the national monument is notable for ... more
Hot-air ballooning over Sonoran Desert
Hot-air balloon tours operate across the state, but the opportunity to see southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert from the sky make those in the Phoenix and Tucson areas especially appealing. Start ea... more
