What are the best spots for photography? Today I'm sharing my Top 10 Photo Spots in Chiricahua National Monument. Chiricahua has some of the most unique landscapes, rock formations, and wildlife found in southern Arizona. Whether you're looking for a great backdrop for a family picture or you're a pro photographer, this travel guide will help you find the beautiful views found in this epic park.
Read MoreRead this complete guide about the stops along the Bajada Loop Drive in Saguaro National Park West. Located in the Tucson Mountain District, this is the perfect family friendly activity on your Southern Arizona road trip. This AZ travel guide covers the picnic areas built by the CCC and multiple hiking trails, such as the Valley View Overlook Trail, and the short hike to Signal Hill petroglyphs.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for hiking the Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park. Located along Bajada Loop Drive near the Red Hills Visitor Center and the Signal Hill Petroglyphs, this hike is one of the top things to do in Saguaro West (Tucson Mountain District). Walk among giant saguaros, see abundant wildlife, and enjoy panoramic vista views of the Sonoran Desert.
Read MoreCould Chiricahua be our next National Park? Chiricahua National Monument is a great road trip idea when visiting Bisbee or Tucson in Southern Arizona, and Massai Point provides the best views inside the park. Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for all you need to know before you visit this Wonderland of Rocks, including hiking trail details and the rich history of this region.
Read MoreToday we're exploring the hoodoos & grottoes along Echo Canyon Trail in Chiricahua National Monument. Chiricahua makes for a great stop along a Southern Arizona road trip, and is one of my top things to do when traveling to Bisbee, AZ. The grotto formations along this hike are spectacular and remind me of slot canyons found in other national parks. Read this travel guide for more info!
Read MoreToday we're driving the one-way Cactus Forest Drive loop and stopping at 10 of my favorite overlooks and hiking trails in Saguaro National Park East (Rincon Mountain District). Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to learn about trail distance, hours of operation, and one of the best sunset spots in Tucson. This drive is one of my top things to do in Southern Arizona along your AZ road trip.
Read MoreJoin me along the easy hike beside Bonita Creek to Faraway Ranch in Chiricahua National Monument. If you're planning a trip to Southern Arizona, check out this travel guide, which includes info on Bonita Creek Trail, the pioneers & indigenous history, and the abundant wildlife seen here. This is one my top things to do in this park, and it's a great road trip idea from Bisbee and Tucson, AZ.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting each viewpoint along Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park. Driving to these overlooks is one of the best family friendly things to do in Grand Canyon. Stops include Navajo Point, Desert View Watchtower, Lipan Point, Shoshone Trail, Duck on a Rock Viewpoint, Pipe Creek Vista, Moran Point, Yaki Point, and Grandview Point.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting the Lowell Historic District in Bisbee, AZ. One of the popular things to do in Arizona is walking down Erie Street, lined with vintage cars, antique signs & old buildings. Lowell is located just south of Old Bisbee and the Copper Queen Mine near the Lavender Pit. Stop for food at the Bisbee Breakfast Club, one of best restaurants in Bisbee.
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