The Urban Legend in Arizona That Just Won’t Die

If you've spent any amount of time on various blogs about Arizona, you've probably heard it before: once upon a time, a group of Apaches was killed while sheltering in a cave near what is now Two Guns. Navajo fighters set the mouth of the cave ablaze, and 42 died as a result. It's one of those Arizona urban legends that won't go away, and there's just one problem: there's no evidence it ever happened.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to (Real!) Waterfalls in Arizona

Let's be real: when one thinks about waterfalls, they don't usually think about waterfalls in Arizona. I can't say I blame anybody for that. It just is. But did you know that, despite being located in a desert, we do have Arizona waterfalls waiting to be experienced? So, I've decided to make a list.

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Here’s the Deal: Why Havasupai Falls’ Pristine Water is So Blue

Of all the waterfalls in Arizona, there's one that always, always, always makes every single best-of, must-do list. That waterfall is the world-famous Havasu Falls, located within the Grand Canyon and only accessible by a 22-mile round-trip hike or by helicopter.

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Your New Favorite Guide to Ghost Towns in Arizona, Part II

When it comes to ghost towns in Arizona, the list is not short - not at all. I mean, that's why I needed to split this into two parts - and here's the second one. If you know of any Arizona ghost towns I missed, let me know - I love to learn about new places. So, just how many ghost towns in Arizona are there?

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Arizona is Home to Not One but TWO Particularly Legendary McDonald’s Restaurants

Perhaps by now you’ve heard of (or driven past) the legendary green McDonald’s located in Sedona, Arizona. When the McDonald’s corporation approached Sedona about opening a restaurant on the west end in 1993, the town wasn’t thrilled with the idea of bright gold arches interrupting the serenity of the landscape. So, a solution was found: instead of the trademark yellow arches and building accents, Sedona’s store would feature teal-green ones.

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Arizona Has Its Very Own Strange Species of Squirrel (Seriously)

Did you know that Arizona has its very own species of squirrel that lives nowhere else? Known as the Kaibab squirrel, these little guys are often mistaken for another type thanks to their similarities.

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Could This Be the Most Awe-Inspiring Hiking Trail in Arizona?

You know, every time I think I've found the most amazing hiking trails in Arizona, I find another one that absolutely blows my mind. Like, there are thousands of incredible trails in the Copper State, but sometimes a trail rises above and beyond. This is one of those trails: the absurdly photogenic Wildcat Trail (West and East Buttes). This hike is what the word 'awesome' was invented for.

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The Abandoned Mansion in Arizona You Can Hike To

Anyone who knows me knows I'm really passionate about abandoned places. Abandoned places in Arizona are extra-special to me, considering I live here. Today, let's explore an abandoned mansion in Arizona up near Kingman you can still access to this day. It's an adventure worthy of having for sure!

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Here are 8 of the Most Beautiful Fall Destinations in Arizona

Well, it's October, and we all know what that means: Fall has officially begun! I mean, for me, I count seasons starting on their meteorological days, so over here autumn began on September 1st, but I digress. No matter when you start celebrating, happy fall, y'all! When it comes to autumn in Arizona, there are so many awesome things to do that you could easily fill the whole spooky season with delights and only scratch the surface of what's out there.

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Your New Favorite Guide to Ghost Towns in Arizona, Part I

Arizona has a rich, storied past filled with outlaws, old mines, and a plethora of ghosts to show for it. At the time of this writing, there are about 300 known ghost towns in Arizona, all of which have a story to tell and a bounty of forgotten memories to explore.

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The Breathtaking State Natural Area in Arizona You’re Not Allowed to Visit

Hidden away in far southern Arizona is a stretch of land designated as a state natural area. It's an amazingly There's just one 'problem', though: it's not open to the public. While not entirely inaccessible, this fantastic stretch of natural grassland is an example of the diversity of Arizona's landscape, which, simply put, we are not allowed to witness - at least for now.

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Discover Lake Powell: Arizona’s Ultimate End-of-Summer Destination

Lake Powell is a gigantic (162,595 acres, 185.8 miles long, 254.1 square miles!), man-made reservoir created by the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. Of all the amazing lakes in Arizona, this one's easily among the most popular - it's definitely a summertime favorite among locals and tourists alike. And it's so much more than 'just' a lake!

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Autumn’s Coming: My Favorite Things to Do During Fall in Arizona

If I had to pick a season in Arizona (not counting monsoon season) to call my favorite, it would be autumn. What do you know: September 1st just so happens to be the first day of meteorological fall. Calendar fall begins on the 22nd of September, but I'm over the heat. Fall is welcome! I'm stoked. Fall in Arizona is such a magical time.

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Meet the Oldest Tree in Arizona (Probably)

It's 52 feet tall as of the time of this writing. Its trunk circumference is an incredible 324 inches (that's 27 feet) around. At its top - the crown - branches extend more than 70 feet across. It's more than 1,000 years old.

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The Incredible Waterfall in Arizona Nobody is Able to Visit Anymore

Located 30 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near the tiny reservation town of Leupp, Grand Falls is an utterly stunning waterfall in Arizona whose volume depends on recent snowmelt or rainfall. It's a sight to behold, and that's too bad, because very few people will be beholding it any time soon.

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The Jaw-Dropping Desert Hike in Arizona That’ll Make You Fall in Love With the Desert Southwest

When I say the Rams Canyon Trail is incredible and offers some of the best views in Arizona along the way, I mean it's genuinely one of those trails you'll never forget once you've done it. It showcases the beauty of the desert so perfectly that even the staunchest of desert-dislikers will admit that, fine, it's beautiful.

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The Submerged Horrors of Arizona’s Lake Pleasant

When it comes to lakes in Arizona, few are quite as popular and well-known as Lake Pleasant. But did you know that there's an array of bizarre things one can find submerged within the lake? These, coupled with a strange danger surrounding Lake Pleasant that many people either ignore or fail to understand, add a bit of an eerie twist to this popular North Phoenix hangout.

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So Much More Than “Just a Desert”: Arizona the Underrated Paradise

I've lived in Arizona my entire life. Often, fellow locals believe the Copper State is a 'boring desert wasteland' with little excitement and even less rainfall. Other than cacti and sweltering heat, many folks believe the state has nothing more to offer. As it turns out, though, this is incorrect. Arizona is remarkable, and we must step beyond the desert to discover it all.

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Little Elden Trail: An Adventure for Nature Lovers in Arizona

Hidden away in jaw-droppingly gorgeous Northern Arizona is a fantastic hiking trail that makes every step worth it with dazzling features sure to amaze. At just under six and a half miles long, this amazing trail is jam-packed full of amazing views that you just can't find anywhere else. It's all the wonder and whimsy of Northern Arizona packed into one tough-but-worthy hike you're sure to love.

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