Destinations

Join us as we travel the world both physically and virtually. Tag along using interactive maps and breathtaking photography. Or use our guides, tutorials, and reviews to plan your next outdoor adventure.

Sibling Adventures Chasing Volcanic Craters in Mexico

Ranked number 4 of Mexico’s top 13 natural marvels, the El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Littered with maar craters and volcanic rocks, its lunar landscapes are so unique that NASA trained its astronauts for the moon landing […]

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Climbing Four Peaks: A Grueling Hike with a Breathtaking Reward

Nestled deep in the Tonto National Forest’s Superstition Wilderness sits one of Arizona’s most famous landmarks: Four Peaks. Four Peaks was one of the most well-known and most used landmarks of settlers, gold prospectors, and Native Americans when they passed through the Superstition Mountains hundreds of years ago. Today, Four […]

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Adventure Series Returns for 2017

I am extremely excited to announce that after being such a success last year, the Adventure Series will be returning starting this summer. We will be pushing deeper into the backcountry, and will be exploring more states, more countries, and more corners of Arizona. The list is not yet finalized, […]

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Adventure Series, Episode 5: Andrews-Kinsey Scenic Lookout

Travel up into Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains to the Andrews-Kinsey Scenic Lookout, which sits on a newly-opened trail in the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve. Look to the east and you have spectacular views of the Superstition Mountains, while to the west you will have a scenic view of the North/East quadrants of the […]

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Adventure Series, Episode 4: Taming Sedona’s Backcountry

Towering cliffs, stunning vistas, and red rocks. Sedona’s backcountry reminds us of a time when cowboys and outlaws ruled the wild, wild west, especially when you see places like Robber’s Roost and Devil’s Bridge. In a backcountry that’s well-known for its terrible roads it is hard to ignore that tug. […]

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Adventure Series Episode 1: The Mogollon Rim

Our first stop on the Adventure Series is the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long dividing line towering as high as 8,000 feet above sea level, forming the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The cool breezes, spectacular views, and peaceful solitude make it an attractive getaway from the 100-plus degree […]

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New Adventure Series Has Launched

As I have been traveling around and exploring over the years, I have started to feel like something has been missing. When you travel to and explore such breathtaking and far-flung places, half of the fun is the journey getting there, and website visitors have a hard time experiencing that […]

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