Tag Archives: Arizona

The New Wave Loop (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

The striated sandstone formation known as “The Wave” attracts flocks of photographers and sightseers to southern Utah each day, and—given its popularity—is now limited by a permit lottery that is next-to-impossible to win. Fortunately, the characteristic undulating Navajo sandstone knobs … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Bend Trail (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ)

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

There once was a time when Horseshoe Bend—an entrenched meander along the Colorado River—was a relatively sleepy destination, known largely only to locals living in northern Arizona. But today, thanks to social media (and its high propensity for showing up … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Wash (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ)

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Appearing modest from the trailhead, Cathedral Wash quickly deepens into a spectacular canyon that cuts through the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formation in northern Arizona’s Glen Canyon area, ending at the Colorado River and a narrow sliver of Grand Canyon … Continue reading →

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Cape Royal & Angel’s Window (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated at the far southern fringe of the Walhalla Plateau along the North Rim, Cape Royal is one of Grand Canyon National Park’s finest viewpoints. From here the epic canyon unfolds to the south and east, revealing stunning colors, deep … Continue reading →

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Bridle Path – Transept Trail Loop (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

At the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, much of the visiting population spends the bulk of their time in the narrow wedge of land that includes the campground, Visitor Center, and Grand Canyon Lodge. Surrounding on three sides by precipitous drop-offs … Continue reading →

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Bright Angel Point Trail (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Arizona’s magnificent Grand Canyon National Park has a lot going for it, although perhaps creative naming conventions is not one of them. One of the most ubiquitous names for various features in the park is “Bright Angel”: south of the … Continue reading →

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North Rim of the Grand Canyon, AZ

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

The deep incisions and multihued colors of northern Arizona’s Grand Canyon have captivated visitors for thousands of years, inviting spectators to reflect on their smallness in the midst of such massive grandeur. Today Grand Canyon National Park receives more than … Continue reading →

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Piestewa Peak (Phoenix Mountains Preserve, AZ)

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Piestewa Peak (2,608’) is the second-highest summit in the Phoenix Mountains, a smattering of cactus-covered peaks in the heart of Arizona’s largest metropolis. Situated inside the Phoenix city limits, Piestewa Peak is extremely popular, but the panoramic views across nearly … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hikes in 2020

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Well, what a strange year it has been. In the early days of 2020, it was hard to imagine that, by March, much of the world would be dealing with a global pandemic that would take the lives of millions … Continue reading →

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White Rock Canyon – Arizona Hot Spring Canyon Trail Loop (Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ)

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Andrew Wojtanik

Nestled in the depths of a slot canyon downriver from Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, Arizona Hot Spring boasts sizzling temperatures of 85-120 degrees year-round. On weekends in winter and spring, residents of the Las Vegas area flock in … Continue reading →

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