Arizona – Tales of My Trails

LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE

Summer is upon us! Summer is my favorite season to hike since the snow melts and it’s the season I can do the big day hikes I’ve dreamed about all winter. I’m also really excited to plan more camping trips which are a staple of summer. As I’m starting to plan out my summer hikes,Continue reading “LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE”

8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE

This post has been on my heart because I think it’s applicable to anyone going through a change, wanting to make a change or wanting a new experience but finding that something is holding them back. I’ve found that my mind is my biggest barrier to allowing me to jump into the unknown, do theContinue reading “8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE”

24HRS IN SEDONA, ARIZONA

Sedona is such a special place where there is so much to see and do. Sedona is partly popular for its vortices which are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self exploration. Many feel inspired recharged or uplifted after visiting a vortex (source). Whether you believe inContinue reading “24HRS IN SEDONA, ARIZONA”

SAFELY DAY HIKING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND BACK (SOUTH RIM TO SOUTH RIM)

Since arriving back in Colorado a couple months ago from my month long stay in Arizona, it feels like life has been busy! Luke has been doing his summer farmers markets which go from Friday to Sunday each weekend and the hustle of those definitely squeeze our time to hike. I’ve still been able toContinue reading “SAFELY DAY HIKING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND BACK (SOUTH RIM TO SOUTH RIM)”

PHOENIX, AZ HIKES: SUNRISE ON PIESTEWA PEAK

In my previous post about trails I’ve enjoyed hiking in and around Phoenix I mentioned Piestewa Peak. Piestewa Peak (previously named Squaw Peak) is named after Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona, who’s the first known Native American woman to die in combat in the US military andContinue reading “PHOENIX, AZ HIKES: SUNRISE ON PIESTEWA PEAK”

ALL THINGS HIKING IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX & TEMPE, ARIZONA

I’m in Tempe, Arizona from mid-April to mid-May and it is already close to 100 degrees in the afternoons here. I’ve learned very quickly that when hiking you must go very early. Most recommend being off the trails by 11am as it gets too hot but I would say even earlier- the sun is soContinue reading “ALL THINGS HIKING IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX & TEMPE, ARIZONA”

PROS & CONS OF BOOKING LONG TERM RENTALS THROUGH AIRBNB

I made it to Arizona! It was a journey to get here. Not all my travel goes smoothly and my first week in Arizona was a prime example of that. I experienced: consistent 30-80mph winds during my drive from Sante Fe to Scottsdale, a flat tire, and an Airbnb with fruit flies, a backed upContinue reading “PROS & CONS OF BOOKING LONG TERM RENTALS THROUGH AIRBNB”