Join us on exciting day trips & travel adventures throughout Arizona, the US & the World
Contrary to popular belief, Arizona is not just a dusty desert filled with cactus and tumbleweeds. While that is something you will find a lot of in Arizona, there is much more to the landscape of this great state. Among the landscape of Arizona you will also find canyons, rivers, lakes, forests, grass lands and…
My father called it Indian Summer, that special time of year when fall has begun, but despite getting shorter the days are still hot, and the sky remains the brightest of blue. When something in the atmosphere can’t decide if it is time yet to move on. Those days we are teased with the idea…
Getting wet and muddy at Horton Creek today
Part 2 of my series of my favorite hikes. This one is to little used West Clear Creek!
Check out some of my favorite Arizona hikes and adventures
This morning I was reminded of how beautiful Arizona can be in the fall. The morning air is crisp and invigorating, and the forests become so vibrant and colorful! What is your your favorite thing about fall? Please share your thoughts, stories and photos in the comments below (pingbacks are welcome). #fall #autumn #inspiration #writing…
Last Friday Ryan and I both had a day off together so we took a drive up north to the Mogollon Rim to visit a little creek we had heard much about recently, but have never been to before — Canyon Creek. What we found was a pleasant surprise that we had never expected. Fall has arrived in…
It was a couple of years ago that I first found this beautiful hike in the Granite Basin Recreation Area. I had been struggling with some personal challenges, and been pretty depressed during that time. In order to stay upbeat and positive I was trying to get out and do as many things as I…
Lake Overlook Trail – Short, easy urban hike in Fountain Hills, AZ
“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” –Henry David Thoreau
Horton Creek Trail is a fairly easy 3.5 mile out and back hike. It has a slight uphill grade, a pretty little creek and lots of shade along the way. The creek is fairly shallow with small pools and lots of pretty little waterfalls, and culminates at Horton Spring which bubbles cool clear water from the hillside. You’ll see wild strawberries, blackberries and grapes growing along the creek, but watch out for poison ivy.
Wild grapes growing along Horton Creek
