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Petrified Forest National Park

8/1/2018

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​I’d only found out there was backcountry camping in Petrified Forest National Park one month prior to our excursion. I instantly began looking up any bits of information I could find. Are dogs allowed? What trails are available? When is the best time to go? What is the permit situation?  ​​
A view of the painted desert, a mix of red and brown hills

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Garden Valley Loop

4/26/2017

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One of my favorite go-to hikes for a quick spin into the Superstition Mountains. 

Garden Valley Loop

First Water Trailhead
5.5 miles
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First Water Trailhead, Superstition Mountains

4/4/2017

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We finally made it to a trailhead at exactly the right time to catch the start of sunrise during our hike!! 
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Water Wheel Falls

3/28/2017

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The morning started with me driving right by the entrance to the Water Wheel parking lot. I thought I could scoot in through the driveway at the other end of the lot but there was a Do Not Enter sign. Wellllll then I guess I’ll just keep driving and see what else is on this road before I turn around. 
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Bursera Trail, South Mountain, Arizona

3/21/2017

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A sort of sunrise hike… Sort of, as in I tried to make it to the mountain to be hiking during sunrise but life happened and I wound up watching it in my rearview mirror. Whoops! Nonetheless, still beautiful and still an excellent morning!
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Sunrise at Lower Salt River

3/14/2017

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We parked at the Blue Point Recreation area (Tonto Pass required) – same place we parked for the Goldfield Ovens, just hiking in the opposite direction. The hounds and I set out on the trail just as the first hint of light was starting to shimmer up from the horizon. 
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Petrified Forest National Park

3/2/2017

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​3.5 hours northeast of Phoenix is a section of land you could easily drive right through without a thought of stopping to look around – from the car it looks fairly flat and somewhat monochromatic. 

You would, however, be missing out.
​In a big way. 
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Goldfield Ovens

2/14/2017

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The day didn't start with plans to explore, but sometimes you just gotta jump on a good idea!
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Wildcat Trail, Monument Valley

1/31/2017

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30 minutes in, I lost the trail. I didn’t know I was lost until I saw the actual trail again.
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Monument Valley

1/24/2017

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​8:22 am. The valley sprawled out ahead of us, empty of visitors but full of adventures. 
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