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 [...]

Arizona Rocks Like You’ve Never Seen It’s Rocks Before Owner and Guide Joe Holman adds new meaning to the term Arizona Rocks! His tour company, Arizona Rocks Tours, is based in Sedona, Arizona, and Joe is all about sharing the beauty of the Colorado Plateau with visitors. But more important than the beauty is Joe’s [...]

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is far more developed and more frequently visited than the North Rim. Nearly five million visitors a year come from all over the world. For good reason! There is nothing else like it in the world. The view is so spectacular and awe inspiring, you’ll have trouble believing [...]

The first time you look out over the Grand Canyon, you will find it almost impossible to believe. It’s so big, so deep, so impressive, it can’t possibly be real. In fact, lots of people say that the vast vistas look more like a photograph than reality. It’s not uncommon for people to feel a [...]

{openx:1}Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Arizona has dozens of lakes, rivers and water parks where you can take the plunge and drop your core temperature for a few hours. The Verde River is a popular destination for tubing — floating the river in an inner tube will definitely cool you off. [...]

In 1875, two years before the Tombstone mine was discovered, a rich Silver load called the Tip Top was discovered in the Arizona Territory at the base of the Bradshaw Mountains. Two towns and a host of characters, both infamous and famous populated and visited the two towns that sprung up to support the mine. [...]

{openx:1}Picacho Peak is hard to miss, if not for its distinctive shape then for the fact that it is the only significant peak for miles around, rising like a cathedral against the untamed Sonoran Desert landscape. First known to me as the site of Arizona’s only Civil War battle, Picacho Peak has always carried a [...]

{openx:1}Lost Dog Wash is a terrific hiking trial just minutes from downtown Phoenix. Once you start up Lost Dog Wash Trail, you will leave the sounds of civilization behind and get lost in a vast expanse of Sonoran Desert, cradled by the peaks of the McDowell Mountains on all sides. The access area (just off [...]

{openx:1}If you want to get off the beaten path and see the really remote areas of Arizona, or just have fun trying something you’ve never done before, then 360 Adventures is a great place to start. Their mission is to create positive memorable outdoor experiences for their guests and their guides. 360 Adventures’ passions are [...]