Sedona hiking

Hiking Beautiful Devil’s Bridge Trailhead in Sedona

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As a native Seattleite who moved to Scottsdale a little over a year ago, I know how hard it can be to find a hike that’s not muddy and rainy, so I didn’t hike as much as I wanted to when I lived there. Plus, I need the sun and because it was frequently overcast, it was hard for me to be motivated to hike, so one of the things I wanted to get back into was hiking when I moved, and immediately bought hiking shoes! I started doing small hikes in Scottsdale, but knew I had to get out to Sedona and see the area. For those of you yearning for a sunny desert hike right now, you can get it in Sedona. Here’s my account of a beautiful hike there. Read more

National Park races

Can You Run a Race in a National Park? Yeah, ya can! Check Out 5 Gorgeous Ones

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Are you planning your running year, AND also your travel year? How about putting them together and doing a half or full marathon in or near a national park? Makes your running experience just that much cooler and memorable. And when your run is done, spend a couple of days getting to know a beautiful natural treasure. Read more

Nordic walking

What is Nordic Walking? Benefits & Techniques

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People are used to walking to burn calories, but what if you could take your cardio up a notch and burn even more calories? You may have noticed people walking through the park with poles that look a lot like ski gear, and are wondering what they’re doing. This workout is called Nordic walking. In this post, we’ll explain where Nordic walking originated from, why it’s so effective for your cardiovascular health, and techniques to get the most benefit out of it. Read more