TravelNashville in Five Senses
Leah LeMoineJuly 6, 2023
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The more time you spend in Oak Creek Canyon, the more you realize it’s no mere high-country river gorge.
From desert trails to sandy beaches, these out-of-town destinations are worth the trip.
A glimpse into a time in the late 19th and early 20th century when homesteaders ran sheep and cattle in the forests and meadow on the Mogollon Rim.
The Buck Mountain fire lookout is one of only a few surviving CT-2-type towers in American forests.
Like a rocky moon in orbit around a magnificent gas giant, the city of Page, Arizona, has always been overshadowed by Lake Powell – and s¬ustained by it, too, of course.
The road is also part of the General Crook Trail No.130, that was built in 1870s and stretched between Fort Whipple and Fort Apache.
In addition to vertigo-inducing views, this trail offers a lot of variety in terms of bio-diversity and interesting side trips.
The crater-like depression of the lake takes your breath away.
Near the summit, a one-room cabin, erected in 1911 to accommodate fire lookout workers, still stands.
An easy course with many points of interest including a wildlife water hole that attracts birds, elk and myriad little critters.
Arizonans need not travel to Hawaii or Iceland to get a look at bizarre volcanic geological formations
Munds Park has developed into a premier outdoor recreation destination with over 100 miles of shared-use trails.
For Phoenicians, in fact, it’s a prized commodity, something we aspire to after a long, triple-digit workweek. Fleeing the city for the cool, rarefied air of the high country, our mood rises right along with those green ADOT “Elevation” highway signs that whiz by. From fly fishing in the White Mountains to glamping near the GC, this 11-trip tribute to highness is your escape plan.