Are you new to hiking? Well so am I! Hiking is one of the best outdoor activities you can do, but figuring out how/ where to begin can be confusing. Here are the 10 Hiking Essentials I recommend for Beginners. Thankfully I have a great, if not determined, mentor who is helping me explore this […]
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Since moving to Arizona, I got the hiking bug. It is such a major part of Arizona life and with the hundreds of trails in the Phoenix area, it’s an easy activity to get involved in. While I had been on a few hikes previously, moving to Arizona has definitely introduced me to a whole
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Someone recently told me: It’s just walking. Here are some reasons why I started hiking. New Beginnings/ New City Since moving to Arizona in October 2021, I have gotten the hiking bug. It’s such a large part of Arizona/ Phoenix life and it is hard not to get enthused by the beautiful Arizona scenery.
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Congratulations! You made the epic journey to visit the canyon. Now you just have to figure where to stay in the Grand Canyon. If you are like me, you want to enjoy your Grand Canyon experience without breaking your piggy bank. Here are my recommendations for hotels in the Grand Canyon This document is for
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Should you hike the Grand Canyon alone? This was a question that I asked myself before my trip to the Grand Canyon. My answer is yes, no, and it depends. Determining whether you should hike the Grand Canyon with others or by yourself depends on a variety of factors. Comfort level/Experience: I may be a
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Hiking Camelback Mountain is a right to passage in the Phoenix area. Here are my 11 tips for hiking Camelback Mountain in Phoenix Arizona 1.) Know the Seasons Knowing the Arizona seasons is one of the most important tips for hiking camelback mountains. Before visiting Arizona and attempting this hike, it’s important to take the
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Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular places to hike while visiting Phoenix. It is also ranked among the most dangerous/difficult hikes in the valley. Camelback’s danger is something that many Arizona visitors (including me) don’t realize prior to starting their hike. Here are some things to know before you start your hike. History
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Want to know my 4 favorite restaurants in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read below. During my stay in Scottsdale, I had great meals at every restaurant I went to. That is a feat that will be hard to break. Here are some of my favorite places during my short stay. Top Four Favorite Scottsdale Restaurants Heath
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You can feel the difference while still in the air. The mood is jolly even though the plane passengers are squished shoulder to shoulder in their seats ( even during COVID times). While I can’t see their smiles under their mask, their eyes tell it all. They are free. They are heading to an oasis.
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