Getting wet and muddy at Horton Creek today
Category: Hiking
Some of my FAVORITE Hikes- Part 2 AKA West Clear Creek
Part 2 of my series of my favorite hikes. This one is to little used West Clear Creek!
My FAVORITE Arizona Hikes! Part 1 Salome Canyon – The Jug
Check out some of my favorite Arizona hikes and adventures
Fall is upon us – What is your favorite thing about fall?
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…
We Went for a Hike in Canyon Creek and You’ll Never Believe What We Found
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…
Hiking Little Granite Mountain Loop near Prescott, Arizona
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…
Hiking Lake Overlook Trail in Fountain Hills, AZ
Lake Overlook Trail – Short, easy urban hike in Fountain Hills, AZ
Taller than the Trees
“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” –Henry David Thoreau
Hiking Horton Creek Trail near Payson, Arizona
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.
Harvest Time
Wild grapes growing along Horton Creek
Red Rocks to Reserviors – Delores, Colorado to Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, Utah
We spent a few days meandering back and forth across the border between Colorado and Utah as we worked our way north from Delores, Colorado toward Wyoming. Along the way we were treated to beautiful red rock views through Moab. Being a holiday weekend (Memorial Day Weekend) Moab was bustling with people cycling, river rafting, camping, dirt…
Mesa Verde National Park
Yesterday evening made for a rough first day to our road trip. Somewhere around Kayenta, Arizona we had a tire blow out on our toy hauler. We had a spare tire, so no worries there, but when the tire blew it also shredded a large section of wiring that was strapped up under the wheel…
