It’s no secret that the Grand Canyon offers some of the best photography in the world. Grand Canyon is also one of the most photographed natural wonders in the world. You’ll face immense competition if you’re trying to get your Grand Canyon photography noticed. The secret to standing out is […]
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As COVID-19 cases continue spiraling out of control in the United States, taking care of your mental health will be critical this winter. One of the best ways to disconnect and escape from all the craziness is to get out in nature. What’s even better, is that you can do […]
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COVID-19 cases are once again hitting record highs here in the US as the pandemic rages on. Do you have a plan to boost your mental health this fall and winter? If you don’t have one yet, getting outside is the best way to give your mental health a boost […]
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Tucked away in the far northeast corner of Baja California sits the small, dusty border town of Los Algodones, Mexico. I know, you’re probably thinking what’s the big deal with a tiny hole-in-the-wall Mexican border town. Los Algodones has a very unique distinction that makes it unlike anywhere else in […]
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Quitobaquito Springs sits nestled deep in the backcountry of Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Quitobaquito oasis is one of the only natural oases in the Sonoran Desert. When you first arrive, your first impression will be that it doesn’t feel like you’re in the backcountry. There is a […]
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The day after the 2017 solar eclipse, we did not want to have to sit in traffic on the I-5 driving back to San Francisco. Instead, we decided to head out and explore the Oregon Coast for the day. Our original plan was to drive to Newport, turn north, and […]
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After an awesome day in Mexico exploring volcanic craters at La Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar with my sister, we headed into Puerto Peñasco to unwind and relax for the evening. Before becoming such a popular tourist destination, Puerto Peñasco started as a small […]
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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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In January, 2017, a strong storm system dropped over 2 feet of snow across northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and the Mogollon Rim. Seeing one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is gorgeous enough on a normal day, but under a fresh blanket of snow is […]
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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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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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Nestled deep in the Kaibab, Prescott, and Coconino National Forests, Sycamore Canyon is one of the few pristine and untouched environments left today. In 1972, Sycamore Canyon was the first area designated as a Wilderness Area by the State of Arizona, so there are no roads, hiking trails, or crowds […]
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