An otherworldly day hike in Bryce Canyon National Park among colorful hoodoos. This 5.5-mile loop on the Peek-a-Boo Trail begins and ends at Bryce Point. Peek-a-boo Trail Guide MAP: Trails Illustrated PERMITS: none (must pay National Park Entrance Fee) DESIGNATION: Bryce Canyon National Park BEST SEASONS: summer, late spring, early fall DISTANCE: 5.5 miles round […]
Red Mountain in Northern Arizona – See the Hoodoos and Climb to the Top!
Day hike a simple trail at Red Mountain into a scenic and interesting volcanic cinder cone, or go off-trail to the summit for great views of northern Arizona. Red Mountain Trail Guide MAP: Coconino National Forest PERMITS: none DESIGNATION: Coconino National Forest BEST SEASONS: spring, summer, fall, (winter for solitude and icicles) DISTANCE: 1.5 miles […]
The 3 Best Free Things to Do in Monument Valley
Of course you want to go – there is no place in the world quite like Monument Valley. If you’re from overseas or the eastern United States, then Monument Valley may especially blow your mind. It’s the most iconic landscape of the American Southwest. When you think of “The West,” your subconscious conjures red rock […]
The Eagle’s Nest Trail – Red Rock State Park – Sedona
A short loop hike on the Eagle’s Nest Trail in Red Rock State Park… a great way to start exploring Sedona, Arizona! Eagle’s Nest Trail Guide MAP: available at the Visitor Center or online here PERMITS: $7.00 per person to enter the state park, day-use only, no pets DESIGNATION: Red Rock State Park, Arizona BEST […]
Hike Humphreys Peak and Stand on Arizona’s Tallest Mountain
A day hike to Humphreys Peak from the Arizona Snowbowl – stand on top of Arizona at 12,633 feet above sea level and retrace your steps back to the parking area. Humphreys Peak Trail Guide MAP: Flagstaff Trails PERMITS: only required in winter DESIGNATION: Kachina Peaks Wilderness, Coconino National Forest BEST SEASONS: June, September, October […]