I had a day off from work and I had to spend it with myself. What is there to do when you live on the north side of Phoenix? How about drive for about an hour and hang around Sedona...
Trails: Little Horse Trail (Sedona, Arizona)
I'm a little embarrassed to admit I'd never previously hiked on the Little Horse TrailI'm lucky to live close to Sedona and have driven in passed it dozens of time - I just always chose a different spot to spend...
Places: Red Rock State Park
There are a lot of places to hike in Sedona, Arizona. I've been hiking in many of the wonderful places, but for some reason had never been to Red Rock State Park. It's not that I tried to avoid it, but...
Do I need to hike with my camera anymore?
I've spent much of the last year hiking with my Nikon D3400, along with my Samsung Galaxy 8 phone. And I've been very happy with the pictures they both take. But I was fortunate enough to be gifted a GoPro...
Places: Devil’s Bridge in Sedona.
Had a fantasric hike in Sedona, Arizona yesterday with my wife. I will say that this moderate+ trail was well worth the effort (and the beat - it soared to 104F). You do have areas where a little "mountain goat"...
Places: Courthouse Butte Trail in Sedona
I was able to have a beautiful little hike with my daughter this weekend. We had never been on the Courthouse Butte Trail, and I have to say it it may have instantly become one of my new "favorites" (I have a lot...
Slip into Slide Rock!
Of all of the places that I've been to in Arizona, Slide Rock State Park may be at the top of my list. It is a place I return to whenever I get the chance. Located north of the town of Sedona,...
It’s “Cliche”, but My Favorite Personal Views from 2016
2016 was a very blessed year for me in Arizona. So many places, so many breathtaking views. This is a collection of some of my favorite pictures (OK, one is from La Jolla and another from Santa Monica - sometimes...
Sisyphus Complex
I not only have a favorite cactus. but I have a favorite boulder as well. Anyone that has ventured to Slide Rock Sate Park, just north of Sedona, would probably say the same.
Bell Trail
I love a good "day trip"! One of the best parts of living on the north side of Phoenix is how many fantastic places you can get to within a few hours drive. And one of my favorites and likely...