Northern Arizona is honestly a gem! Below are my go-to spots in Flagstaff and Sedona. The lists will be actively updated as I find more favorites. Flagstaff Food and Drinks Lumberyard – great beer + two-stepping on Fridays/Saturdays Lotus Lounge – sushi + a great second-floor view of downtown Paleo Brio Local Juicery Monte Vista LoungeRead more
I’ve got the personality that is always on the move. If I feel to engrained in routine, I go stir crazy. Lately, I’ve been semi-spontaneously booking trips to cities across the country. The only thing I’m worried about right now on my grad student budget is getting a deal. These last six weeks, I’ve goneRead more
I’ve spoken before about how I slept in a tent for the very first time just two years ago… and now I’m a desert-dwelling, road tripping, public lands aficionado. In the last year or so, I’ve become quite the car camper, too. Camping is the most authentic, least expensive way to explore. Below is aRead more
Even if you’re not trying to live your whole life zero-waste, camping is a time when it makes sense to be as low waste as possible. You are packing out everything you’re packing in! Make it easier on your backpack, your car, your friends… everyone benefits when you’re not forced to just hang on toRead more
Sedona, Arizona, is the kind of place that truly looks great from all angles – there’s always red rocks, there’s always greenery. You can’t go wrong with any trail! Below I’ve outlined some of my favorite hikes in the area. If you’re inclined, the Sedona vortexes are also a great way to spend an afternoonRead more
This academic writing is a watered-down reflection of a major research labor of my latest semester. Federal lands should, in my mind, be sacred, respected, and enjoyed. However, the public discussions revolving around the current administration’s reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments has prompted me to think much deeper about public spaces:Read more
Literally glorious! Zion NP is a really unique mix of sandstone rocks and lush wilderness. My first trip to Zion NP was with a group, which I think held me back from really getting to know and appreciate the area. This past month I returned for a weekend of great scenery and personal fulfillment… andRead more
I had honestly never heard of Petrified Forest before moving to Northern AZ. If you’re driving through Arizona on I-40, it is a fun easy stop that I am thankful to have visited now thrice!
Since my move to northern Arizona, I have taken full advantage of close proximity to the Grand Canyon National Park. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it is really fricken grand. It really never stops being impressive! For the purpose of this post, I will be focusing on the South Rim ofRead more
Antelope Canyon is a gem! Northern Arizona is home to a good bit of breathtaking places, but I feel like Antelope Canyon is especially wild. The colors of the canyons could never disappoint! I have visited twice now and feel I’ve picked up a few important pointers from experience. If you’re visiting the area andRead more