Tucked into the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness in Arizona and Utah, are a series of amazing slot canyons that you have to see to believe. Paria Canyon is the most famous and among the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. Paria (originally spelled Pareah) is a Ute Indian word meaning “salty” or “muddy water” [...]

If you like outdoor adventure Northern Arizona is the place for you, with endless places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb or just take a scenic drive, everyone can find an outdoor activity that suits them. But if you’re looking for something new and out of the ordinary to explore be sure to spend an [...]

Of all the magnificent and breathtaking geologic sites around Flagstaff, Arizona, Red Mountain may not be very well known, but is definitely one of the most fun to spend a day exploring. Marking the halfway point between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Red Mountain is easy to get to and a great hike for all [...]

Azaiampa is a Native American word from the Hohokam people which means “water that is hidden.” The settlers in the area adapted the word to Hassayampa because it sounded more Spanish. One of the translations of “Hassayampa” is “the river which flows upside down.” In either case, it marks the spot of a river that [...]

Perhaps one of the most recognized and iconic locations in all of the Southwest is Monument Valley. Dozens of movies and entertainment pieces have been filmed in Monument Valley including many Westerns (especially those directed by John Ford), sci fi movies like Back to the Future III, Metallica’s music video I Disappear, and even the [...]

Lee’s Ferry is considered the “official” starting place of the Grand Canyon. In the early days of the small settlement that sprang up on the banks of the Colorado River, it played a significant role in the exploration of Arizona, Utah and places west. The terrain provides a natural corridor between Utah and Arizona, offering [...]

When most people think of Arizona, they think of deserts, warm winters and lots of sun. In fact, Arizona is a great place to go snow skiing, too! A two-hour drive from Phoenix will take you to the San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff. The San Francisco Peaks are made up of six summits that circle [...]

1. Bright Angel or South Kaibab Trail The canyon is so vast, that it often appears unreal or flat, like a painting or picture. To get a real feel for the depths of the canyon, get our your hiking shoes and take one of two great trails — Bright Angel or South Kaibab. By far [...]

Rafting down the Colorado River may be one of the very best way to see the Grand Canyon, not to mention the ultimate adventure. Imagine floating gently between towering walls of banded stone in a range of colors, seeing the shocking blue of an Arizona sky framing the cliffs high above, and hearing the lonely [...]

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is 1,000 – 2,000 feet higher than the South Rim, giving you an extraordinary view not only of the canyon, but of the land to the south. Viewpoints on the North Rim provide memorable opportunities to look across the expanse of Grand Canyon and for hundreds of miles [...]