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Marble Canyon

The wide Colorado River flowing between the golden cliffs of the Marble Canyon.

The Arizona Strip is a stretch of Northern Arizona divided from the rest of the state by the Colorado River. The powerful river is an obstacle on its own, but the deep canyons it has carved have effectively isolated the…

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Condor Viewing Site

The red cliffs of the Vermillion Hills.

Most people come to Vermilion Cliffs National Monument for the geology. The sheer red cliffs are unique, but so is some of the wildlife. California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) are the largest land birds in North America, but their population is…

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Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

Lost Dutchman State Park may be crowded and noisy, but it has a view that you cannot find anywhere else.

The Lost Dutchman State Park may be located in a remote stretch of wilderness, but it is notable enough (and close enough to Pheonix, Arizona) that the campsites fill up fast. Between the views and the southwest weather, It's a popular haunt for snowbirds in the winter. Those who are lucky enough to nab a campsite, often hunker down for an extended stay. We can't really blame them. We would have too if we could.

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Broken Arrow Trail

Taking in the view along Broken Arrow.

There is a reason for the hikes popularity. It's a relatively easy hike, good for all ages, and the views are AMAZING. Each elevation gain calls for another pause to take in the panoramic view. While the route is a 3.2 mile loop with moderate elevation gain, any distance along the trail is worth the view!

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Brins Mesa Trail

There are so many hikes to choose from around Sedona, AZ but Brins Mesa Trail stands out as accessible, athletic, and awe inspiring with vistas along its entire stretch.

Sedona has so many trails in and among the brilliantly colored buttes that the choice of what to hike can be daunting. There are the classics—like Broken Arrow and Devil's Bridge—but the popularity of these shouldn't negate the many other trails. In fact, popularity and small parking lots can be a compelling reason to focus on alternate trails, especially later in the day.

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