After hiking up to Devil's Bridge again with my parents, we headed back towards our Airbnb in Flagstaff but made a stop along the way - Slide Rock State Park. Slide Rock State Park gets its name from the smooth rock bed of Oak Creek that runs through the park. It's a fantastic … [Read more...] about Slide Rock State Park: Freezing But Fantastic Fun
Sedona AZ
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arizona
Shae and I spent most of April and May of 2021 in Arizona having also spent a couple of weeks there in 2020 just before - and just as - COVID started impacting the US. It's a beautiful state with lots of great hiking, delicious food and other stuff to do, although the heat can … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arizona
Hiking The Boynton Canyon Trail To Subway Cave In Sedona, AZ
Some hikes go as planned. Others don't. Our hike to Subway Cave along the Boynton Canyon Trail in Sedona, AZ was one of the latter. Don't get me wrong - it was a great hike and we got to take in many beautiful views. We just hadn't done enough research ahead of time which … [Read more...] about Hiking The Boynton Canyon Trail To Subway Cave In Sedona, AZ
1 Week Near Sedona, AZ – Here’s What We Did
Back in April (yep, I'm a little behind on posts!) Shae's mom and stepdad came out to visit us in Arizona. They were keen on visiting Sedona and Jerome, so we booked an Airbnb in Prescott Valley as that was fairly close to both locations. We had a great time while we were … [Read more...] about 1 Week Near Sedona, AZ – Here’s What We Did
Restaurant Review: Haunted Hamburger In Jerome, AZ
After taking a wander around Gold King Mine & Ghost Town, Shae and I were ready for some lunch. Shae had been to Jerome a few days earlier with her mom and stepdad, so they'd been able to scope out the town. They'd eaten lunch at Haunted Hamburger and the food was so good … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Haunted Hamburger In Jerome, AZ
45 Photos From Gold King Mine & Ghost Town In Jerome, AZ
After spending a week in Prescott Valley, AZ with Shae's mom and stepdad, they flew back to Virginia while we continued up to Flagstaff. When staying in Prescott Valley, the three of them headed to Jerome while I was working one day and they visited Gold King Mine & Ghost … [Read more...] about 45 Photos From Gold King Mine & Ghost Town In Jerome, AZ
Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona, AZ
While spending a week in Prescott Valley (near Sedona), we headed the short distance northeast to spend the day in the Cottonwood area. Our first stop was Tuzigoot National Monument, a pueblo that was lived in by the Sinagua people from the 1100s to 1400s, but which was only … [Read more...] about Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona, AZ
Restaurant Review: Hideaway House In Sedona, AZ
After hiking up to Cathedral Rock, we decided to reward ourselves by going out to dinner in Sedona. Seeing as we had our dog Truffles with us, we needed to eat somewhere that had a pet-friendly patio. When searching online, Hideaway House fit the bill and had good reviews, so … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Hideaway House In Sedona, AZ
Hiking To Cathedral Rock In Sedona, AZ
I might have a new favorite hike. Hiking to McAfee Knob in Roanoke, VA was always my favorite hike because it offers a good challenge and has some spectacular views at the top. However, our hike to Cathedral Rock in Sedona, AZ last month had some equally - or possibly even … [Read more...] about Hiking To Cathedral Rock In Sedona, AZ
Visiting Montezuma Well In Arizona, Part Of Montezuma Castle National Monument
After spending some time at Montezuma Castle National Monument, we headed on to Montezuma Well - an outlier site of Montezuma Castle which is about 20 minutes away. Just before getting to the parking lot for the well, there was a sign for a Pit House Ruin off to the left. We … [Read more...] about Visiting Montezuma Well In Arizona, Part Of Montezuma Castle National Monument