Arizona

Map of Arizona in regions
Map of Arizona in regions

Arizona is home to world-famous hikes like the Grand Canyon, the Wave, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Slot Canyons, and many more!

The locations listed below are conveniently organized into three main regions and the town closest to them.

Northern Arizona:

Central Arizona:

Grand Falls and the Chocolate River

Grand Falls, AKA Chocolate Falls: See Willy Wonka’s Chocolate River & Waterfall

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Grand Falls, also known as Chocolate Falls, is hands down one of the coolest waterfalls I have ever seen! The falls don’t run year-round, but when they do, they are spectacular!   The waterfall and river look like they came out of the Willy Wonka movie.  In addition to the unique color, the falls are huge. At 185 feet, Grand Falls is taller than Niagra Falls!  There are also rainbows at the bottom anytime the sun is out.  The combination of the chocolate-flowing river and waterfall with beautiful rainbows at the bottom is unreal!

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A View of Lake Powell from the Chains

Chains and Hanging Gardens Hikes and Activities

Arizona, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona /

An area known as the Chains is the closest place to access Lake Powell from Page, Arizona.  The area is great for swimming, fishing, and hiking.  The rock formations are beautiful, and the views of the water are spectacular.  You can also see great views of the Glen Canyon Dam and bridge.  

The trail to the Hanging Gardens is in the same area. The Haning Gardens are unique colonies of plants that grow vertically out of the sandstone. They are able to grow because water is stored in the rocks above and moves down the cracks in the sandstone, providing a long-lasting, natural spring. It’s interesting to see such lush vegetation growing in the desert, especially in the summertime.

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Canyon de Chelly

Canyon de Chelly: Gaze In Awe At Ancient Ruins

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Canyon de Chelly (pronounced “de-SHAY”) is a really cool destination!  When exploring the area, you feel like you’ve traveled back in time hundreds of years because you are completely surrounded by nature and ancient ruins. The area is pretty isolated from modern society, but there is much to do. I recommend spending a day hiking to the White House ruins and checking out the different stops along the scenic drive.  

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Cliff Dwellers Roadside Ruins

Cliff Dwellers Roadside Ruins: A Fun Stop in Marble Canyon

Arizona, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona /

The Cliff Dwellers Lodge is an easy-to-access roadside attraction with an exciting story.  You can find it off Highway 89A  in Marble Canyon near the entrance to Lee’s Ferry.  You will see massive boulders all around, and then you will see a house-like structure made out of a boulder and other small rocks.  

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Inside Lower Cathedral Wash

Cathedral Wash: An Adventurous Hike You Don’t Want to Miss

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Hiking Cathedral Wash is beautiful and engaging. The trail is slightly technical, but that’s what makes it fun.  You continuously go up and down the drainage rather than walking in a straight line.  There are a few areas with climbing options, but if you follow the cairns, you can go all the way to the

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