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Bill Williams Mountain Lookout | Williams, AZ
Conveniently located just off I-40, hiking Bill Williams Mountain is a great opportunity to earn vast area views from the 9,256 foot summit. The hike begins at Williams District Ranger Station at about 7,000 feet and climbs steadily through the fir and aspen gaining about 2,250 feet. The trail is well maintained and is shaded for the majority of the hike. Hiking Bill Williams Mountain trail is a great way to beat the heat as the combination of shade and elevation make favorable summer hiking conditions. At the summit, enjoy views of the vast surroundings and peaks in the distance.
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Free Camping Near Williams | Bill Williams Loop Road
Bill Williams Loop Road is a great area to find nice dispersed camping near Williams. Located just off of I-40 in Kaibab National Forest there are numerous spots to choose from and the road is in great condition. This makes a great place to relax in the forest with opportunities to check out several lakes in the area, explore the dirt roads or take a hike. The area is peaceful and you may even spot wildlife. Less than an hour from Flagstaff, the town of Williams itself is a cool little Route 66 throwback town. As you can see, there's plenty to do while camping near Williams. So read on…
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Free Camping Near Oatman – Burros and Historic Mining Areas
Visit an old mining town, take a selfie with the local burros and experience a scenic section of Route 66 while taking advantage of free camping near Oatman! Or just enjoy the peace of the desert, good winter weather and the great surrounding desert scenery. Our favorite part about camping near Oatman had to be the occasional encounters with wild burros! And of course, walking the random roads and washes finding beautiful vistas and random desert stuff.
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Boondocking in the Dragoon Mountains | FR 687 Camping Near Tombstone
The Dragoon Mountains are located in Coronado National Forest just outside of Tombstone, Arizona. Once in the national forest, there are numerous dispersed camp spots on Forest Road 687 that are great for boondocking in the Dragoon Mountains! This area is beautiful, fun, accessible and admittedly a bit popular among recreationists. The golden grasslands and rugged rocky mountains make for an incredibly scenic backyard!
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Longboarding Cañada del Oro River Trail near Tucson
Longboarding Canada del Oro Trail in Tucson is a great way to feel the wind blowing and enjoy the desert sun. While in Tucson we longboarded a section of this scenic paved path. And it turned out to be a nice, smooth trail and a great time with beautiful Arizona scenery. Quick Info: Longboarding Canada del Oro River Trail Distance: The length of Canada del Oro River Trail is 11 miles one way. Though you can longboard more or less as desired. Surface Type: Asphalt Directions: Click here to get directions to the La Cañada Trailhead: 9500 N Rancho Feliz Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704. From the trailhead, we began our longboarding adventure…
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Free Camping at Las Cienegas NCA | Sonoita, AZ
Camping at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area is an incredibly relaxing and serene experience. The setting feels a million miles from anywhere with sprawling golden grasslands dotted with mesquite trees and mountainous terrain in the surrounding area. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area encompasses over 45,000 acres of beautiful rolling grasslands and woodlands. And thanks to the year-round flow of Cienega Creek, this protected area supports a great diversity of thriving plant and animal life.
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Chiricahua National Monument | Quick Guide to the Wonderland of Rocks
Chiricahua National Monument is a beautiful and unique off the beaten path pocket of wilderness in the southeast corner of Arizona. The area is known as a sky island - an isolated mountain range that rises above the vast surrounding sea of desert. As the elevation increases, the cacti and mesquite give way to sycamore, juniper and oak trees and eventually cypress, pines and fir. But what really stands out about Chiricahua National Monument are the amazing rock pinnacles found towering throughout the park.
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Big Loop Hike in Chiricahua National Monument
The Big Loop hike is the best hike in Chiricahua National Monument for immersing yourself in the incredible rock formations and experiencing the areas outstanding scenery! There are nine different trails that link together to create the Big Loop hike showcasing the most dramatic and numerous rock formations within Chiricahua National Monument.
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Hiking Natural Bridge Trail | Hikes in Chiricahua National Monument
Hiking Natural Bridge Trail is a great hike in Chiricahua National Monument to find solitude and wander through the beautiful wilderness. This hike is less sought out by visitors hiking in Chiricahua National Monument. And for this one, the magic is in the journey with a simple treat at the end. If you're not scared of putting in the miles to appreciate the wild and scenic allure of this trail then hiking Natural Bridge Trail is for you!
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Kingman Skatepark | Cement Street Skating in the Desert
The Kingman Skatepark is a medium sized cement skatepark with a variety of obstacles. Many of the features are geared towards street style skating but there are a few fun banked turns and a unique shaped bowl as well.
