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Skip the Hikes and Try This Kayaking Trail in Arizona Instead

Paddle across pretty blue waters and wind through sandstone cliffs on this scenic kayaking route in Arizona. It's an epic adventure!

by Melanie Johnson
on May 5
Kayaker paddling along the Colorado River through Antelope Canyon in AZ.
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This Famous Dune Hike in Arizona Has a Feature You Won’t Want to Miss

by Katie Lawrence
on May 3
Island and shoreline view from Three Dunes Trail at Cattail Cove State Park in Arizona.
Nature

The Small-Town State Park in Arizona Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 24
Rolling hills and calm water at Patagonia Lake State Park in Arizona under soft golden light.
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Seeing This Arizona National Park After Dark Is Better Than Daytime

by Melanie Johnson
on Apr 17
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona at night, featuring a circular starry sky above a tall cactus in the desert.
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3 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Arizona for a Spring Hike

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 10
views of lake pleasant from a nature trail during sunset

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Hiking

You Can Hike in Two States in One Day on This Arizona Trail

Hike two states at once in Arizona and Utah on this easy trail, featuring a mind-blowing surprise at the end.

by Melanie Johnson
on Mar 6
Person standing on the edge of a rocky cliff with a vast desert landscape along the cross-state trail to Skylight Arch in AZ.
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Hiking

Don’t Try This One Hike in Arizona If You’re Afraid of Heights

This challenging Arizona hike features steep sections, technical climbs, and stomach-dropping views. It's not recommended for those afraid of heights.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 22
panoramic view desert and picacho peak in arizona from a trail
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Find 5 Bucket-List-Level Views in Arizona Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

Discover Arizona's most stunning overlooks. Whether you’re hiking or soaking up the views from your car, you'll be blown away!

by Melanie Johnson
on Dec 7
A hiker in a Yoga pose standing at the edge of a large cave window overlooking Arizona's iconic red rock formations.
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Hiking

This Scenic Arizona Trek Is Even Better in the Winter With Friends

Featuring towering Ponderosa pines covered in snow, this scenic trail is best shared with others this winter.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Nov 27
snow covers the ground and the ponderosa pines along a trail in flagstaff
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Hiking

This Hidden Trail in Arizona Is a True Local Secret

You'll feel like you're on another planet on this undiscovered hidden hiking trail in Arizona with steep canyon walls, narrow ledges, and unique rock formations.

by Katie Lawrence
on Nov 17
Dramatic red-rock canyon corridor with layered stone ledges and a lone hiker exploring a rugged, narrow passage on an undiscovered hidden hike in Arizona.
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Hiking

This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Arizona—Would You Try It?

Fat Man's Pass is a claustrophobic hike Arizona that involves a tight squeeze through a narrow rock passage. It's a little scary, but also a whole lot of fun.

by Katie Lawrence
on Nov 15
Smiling hiker standing inside tight rock crevice surrounded by towering granite walls along an adventurous Arizona hike.
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Caves & Rock Formations

Uncover the Mysterious Underground World Hiding in Arizona’s Coronado National Memorial

Hidden beneath the surface of Arizona's landscape, close to the U.S.-Mexico border, is the mysterious Coronado Cave. Prepare yourself for a subterranean adventure you won't soon forget.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 25
the opening of coronado cave, a lesser-known arizona cave, with mountains in the background
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The Epic 6-Mile Trail in Grand Canyon National Park Is Worth the Climb

Grab your boots for this epic hiking adventure in Arizona, featuring unobstructed panoramic views of the Grand Canyon.

by Melanie Johnson
on Oct 13
A hiker trekking down wooden steps on a hiking trail with expansive views of the Grand Canyon.
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National & State Parks

Dead Horse Ranch Is an Underrated Arizona State Park to Visit This Fall

Celebrate the fall with hiking, fall foliage, and a festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park near Cottonwood.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Sep 9
a dirt trail leads through a grassy landscapr with trees and fall foliage in the distance at dead horse ranch state park in arizona
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Hiking

5 Underrated National Forest Hikes in Arizona Rivaling National Park Hikes

Featuring slot canyons, waterfalls, or picturesque overlooks, these hidden gem trails are full of adventure.

by Melanie Johnson
on Aug 18
A Woman Hikes the Airport Loop Trail, Sedona, AZ