The first time I stayed for more than a few days in Arizona, I went to the Flagstaff Visitor’s Center and picked up a copy of a thin publication called 99 Things to Do in Northern Arizona. I was thrilled to find so much information on scenic areas in one place! I explored many ofContinue reading “Tonto Natural Bridge State Park”
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Mars Hill Trail in Flagstaff
Mars Hill is a part of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), an ever-expanding network of over 30 trails presently totaling almost 60 miles. Over the years, I’ve hiked many of the trails, but none more often than Mars Hill. It’s located just outside of downtown, it’s beautiful, a great workout, and it always makesContinue reading “Mars Hill Trail in Flagstaff”
Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona
Recently, I met an old friend to hike Broken Arrow Trail to Chicken Point (a funny name for a gorgeous viewpoint) in south Sedona. I had hiked the trail twice before, once in 2012 and again in 2014. The trail had much more sun exposure than I remembered, so I’m glad I returned in winter,Continue reading “Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona”
Scenes from a Hiking Trail
Are you looking for an inexpensive family adventure this summer? Exploring a new hiking trail can be loads of fun while inspiring a sense of awe without breaking the bank. From prior posts, you know that I love hiking, and I thought it’d be fun to share a few of my favorite trail scenes. CanyonlandsContinue reading “Scenes from a Hiking Trail”
Return to West Fork
Recently, on a perfect spring morning, we hiked the West Fork trail that runs alongside, and repeatedly crosses, Oak Creek. (You may recall my description and photos of this creek and trail in a past post, Red Rocks on the Water.) It’s one of the most popular hikes in the Sedona/Oak Creek area, and weContinue reading “Return to West Fork”
Red Rocks on the Water
The lovely little desert town of Sedona, Arizona, has more than 400 miles of trails for hiking and biking, and is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of forest land, according to visitsedona.com. Not bad for a destination known for its spas and luxury resorts! The rich colors of Sedona’s earth and trees are a delightContinue reading “Red Rocks on the Water”
Escaping Normal
Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled . . . And that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost
Outstanding Blogger Award
I was recently nominated by Angela from SUITCASE Travel Blog for the Outstanding Blogger Award. Heartfelt thanks, Angela! Like me, Angela is passionate about travel, exploration, meeting new people & learning new customs. I do hope you’ll show her some love by visiting her beautiful site! Rules Provide a link to the original creator’s awardContinue reading “Outstanding Blogger Award”
Put the Talk on Pause and Heal with Wildlife
Listening to incessant politics and bad news from reporters, government officials, and even commercials, causes feelings of impatience and anger to surface in my normally peaceful mindset. So it’s high time, as my grandmother used to say, to put the talk on pause.
Escaping Normal
Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled . . . And that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost
Micro of the Macro 