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Slide Rock State Park
An unexpected turn btween Flagstaff and Sedona
Slide Rock State Park
Between Flagstaff and Sedona, take an unexpected turn into Slide Rock State Park.
Slide into an amazing summer trip in Arizona with a visit to Slide Rock State Park. With plenty of parking, pull your vehicle into the parking lot and it’s just a short walk to get to the fun. Situated on a 43-acre historic apple orchard, Slide Rock State Park offers fun that everyone in the family will enjoy. Slide Rock State Park offers incredible views and tons of family fun with natural rock slides that are smooth and fun to slide on at Slide Rock. Oak Creek has several areas that are kid-friendly without fast-moving water where they can enjoy the natural waterpark. With roughly ½ mile to play and let the kids run wild. Have fun and be safe!
The best time of year to visit is the summer months when the air temperature is warm and the water will cool you off. However, for those looking for a breathtaking experience, don’t hesitate to visit in the off-season months like September & October which offer fewer crowds but the water temperature might be a little shocking. Yes, it does get cold in Northern Arizona so plan accordingly.
Slide Rock State Park also offers hiking without having to get wet. In addition to great hiking and incredible views, be sure to take advantage of the apple picking which is sure to make memories for the entire family.
Word to the wise- The rocks in the water are slippery! Be extra cautious playing in and around the water. If you have kids? Make sure you watch them closely. Slide Rock State Park is an amazing place to visit but there is no lifeguards present. Swim cautiously and at your own risk.
Arizona National Parks
Lake Havasu State Park | Arizona State Parks
Monument Valley
Lost Dutchman
Catalina State Park | Arizona State Parks
Amusement Parks in Arizona
Mesa Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Camelback Mountain
Flagstaff
Slide Rock State Park
Kartchner Caverns
Hours, Location, and Facilities
More details for planning your visit
Visitor Center: open daily (except Dec 25th); specific hours vary by season
Trails are open during daylight hours
Fees:
- Private Vehicle: $10
- Bicyclist/Pedestrian: $5
- Motorcycle: $5
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HOUSEBOAT HOMESCHOOL IN LAKE POWELL
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Slide Rock State Park
An unexpected turn btween Flagstaff and Sedona
Slide Rock State Park
Between Flagstaff and Sedona, take an unexpected turn into Slide Rock State Park.
Slide into an amazing summer trip in Arizona with a visit to Slide Rock State Park. With plenty of parking, pull your vehicle into the parking lot and it’s just a short walk to get to the fun. Situated on a 43-acre historic apple orchard, Slide Rock State Park offers fun that everyone in the family will enjoy. Slide Rock State Park offers incredible views and tons of family fun with natural rock slides that are smooth and fun to slide on at Slide Rock. Oak Creek has several areas that are kid-friendly without fast-moving water where they can enjoy the natural waterpark. With roughly ½ mile to play and let the kids run wild. Have fun and be safe!
The best time of year to visit is the summer months when the air temperature is warm and the water will cool you off. However, for those looking for a breathtaking experience, don’t hesitate to visit in the off-season months like September & October which offer fewer crowds but the water temperature might be a little shocking. Yes, it does get cold in Northern Arizona so plan accordingly.
Slide Rock State Park also offers hiking without having to get wet. In addition to great hiking and incredible views, be sure to take advantage of the apple picking which is sure to make memories for the entire family.
Word to the wise- The rocks in the water are slippery! Be extra cautious playing in and around the water. If you have kids? Make sure you watch them closely. Slide Rock State Park is an amazing place to visit but there is no lifeguards present. Swim cautiously and at your own risk.
Arizona National Parks
Lake Havasu State Park | Arizona State Parks
Monument Valley
Lost Dutchman
Catalina State Park | Arizona State Parks
Amusement Parks in Arizona
Mesa Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Camelback Mountain
Flagstaff
Slide Rock State Park
Kartchner Caverns
Hours, Location, and Facilities
More details for planning your visit
Visitor Center: open daily (except Dec 25th); specific hours vary by season
Trails are open during daylight hours
Fees:
- Private Vehicle: $10
- Bicyclist/Pedestrian: $5
- Motorcycle: $5
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HOUSEBOAT HOMESCHOOL IN LAKE POWELL
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Seriously!?! Is it Shea or Shelly? Come visit, leave with much more than a pronunciation lesson
Under the authorization of President Herbert Hoover, Canyon de Chelly was established as a National Monument to preserve the incredible history of an area which has been occupied by humans for over 4,000 years. Canyon de Chelly is jointly managed in a partnership between the Navajo Nation and the National Park Service. Below is a quick list of what you can do and see when you encounter this area whic has captivaed small communities for millenia.
Noteworthy/Instagram-worthy:
Don’t miss Spider Rock. This distinct natural feature stands as sentinal at the intersection of Canyon de Chelly and Monument Canyon. The taller of these two towers rises up from the canyon floor to a height of 750 feet.
Things to Do:
- Welcome Center – Watch the orientation video to set your expectations.
- Scenic Drives – Why choose between the 2 scenic drives (North RIm Drive and South Rim Drive) when you can just do them both. You will need to allow 2 hours per rim to really take in the wonders of the 10 overlooks scattered thourghout the drives.
- Hiking – No need to make decisions, there is only one hike starting at White House Overlook. The trail does drop 600 feet into the canyon and you should probably plan 2 hours for this adventure.
- Ranger-led Programs – When you check in at the Welcome Center, ask about current ranger-led activities
- Canyon Tours – Authorized, local Navajo guides can take you on a tour of the canyon by hiking, horseback, or vehicle.
- Camping – There are a few first-come, first-serve campsites available at Cottonwood Campground. Give Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (928-674-2106) for more details.
For nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons – longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhere on the Colorado Plateau.
Hours, Location, and Facilities
More details for planning your visit
Visitor Center: open daily (except Dec 25th); specific hours vary by season
Trails are open during daylight hours
Fees: Free to visit with a National Parks Pass
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HOUSEBOAT HOMESCHOOL IN LAKE POWELL
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Dreamkatchers Inn
A Lake Powell Bed & Breakfast located just 14 miles from Page Arizona
Dreamkatchers Bed and Breakfast in Lake Powell is ideal for couples wanting a familiar weekend getaway, honeymooners seeking a romantic retreat, or friends searching for new adventures. Dreamkatchers has been called a one-of-a-kind accommodation.
Located just 14 miles north of Page, Arizona makes this Lake Powell B&B perfectly accessible.
Guests can play hard all day enjoying all the sights including Antelope Canyon, Colorado River, Toadstool Hoodoos, Horseshoe Bend Overlook, Glen Canyon Dam and let’s not forget beautiful Lake Powell. Enjoy a boat tour or rent a boat to explore the canyons on your own. There is so much to do and see. After a long fun filled day come back to the B&B and toss off your sandals, rinse the sand out of your hair and enjoy the outdoor spa.
Nothing has been overlooked. The more than one-acre property includes spectacular views of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. Lone Rock Beach is just minutes away by car. Guests will enjoy the solitude of our location, with the convenience of shopping and restaurants in nearby Page, Arizona just minutes away.
Epic One Adventures
The “choose your own adventure” way of seeing Arizona
Epic One Adventures is a guide and outfitting service specializing in Arizona adventure. They design custom tours for adventure seekers at any level. Expert guides are hired by Epic One with one thought in mind – delivering the safest and most custom experience possible.
Tours are all-inclusive, (unless requested otherwise) and rates include all guiding activities, transportation, lodging, meals, snacks, drinks, day packs, and any other equipment that may be needed for the tour that you customize.
Planning a trip is typically the most stressful part of a getaway, so why not let an expert take that part off your hands so you can just enjoy the ride? If you can rely on someone that knows the cities, towns, and best adventure spots, it makes the adventure truly that.
Havasupai Tour
Arizona Havasupai Parks Tour There is a desert oasis hidden beneath the rim
Photography Tour
Havasupai and the surrounding area is one of Arizona’s top tourist destinations.
Custom Tours
Let Epic One take you on the custom tour of your dreams
Epic One Adventures can customize every tour to make sure your trip is tailor-made – just the way you like it.
There are people out there that want a more memorable getaway. More excitement, more adventure, more thrills, more scenery, more fun.
Epic One Adventures has years of experience guiding the Grand Canyon, Havasupai, Sedona, & Lake Powell areas in Arizona, and with that experience have been able to put together tours that will give you – the adventure seeker, just that. MORE.
Make your Arizona adventure unforgettable with a custom adventure designed by Epic One.
Horseshoe Bend
Yep, the river just decided to turn around
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Well, Mother Nature was not interested in the shortest distance. Scattered throughout the American Southwest are a number of spots where these adolescent, free-thinking rivers chose a different path and literally did a 180.
One of the most iconic episodes of this occurred on the Colorado River just 5 miles downstream of the Glen Canyon Dam. Now presenting, Horseshoe Bend Arizona. Just a quick drive to the outskirts of Page, AZ resides one of those Instagram-wothy memories that made you jealous of that ‘one friend.’ With such easy access to this landscape photography icon, take a few moments to bask in an amazing sunset, snap a few quick photos, and be that friend this time around. There are plenty of things to do around Page, but a sunset at Horseshoe Bend should definitely make your list.
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Article, Travel TipsC’mon, Take the Grand Canyon & Run
Learn MoreVisit one of America’s most famous national parks with a guide
THE WILDLAND TREKKING COMPANY
Guided Arizona Hiking Tours
Since 2005, The Wildland Trekking Company has offered unforgettable hiking tours in Arizona and across the American Southwest. Our hiking vacations offer you a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors of Arizona and the southwest. Our trips are all-inclusive and expert-led, allowing you to show up and focus 100% on the incredible hiking. See our #1 ratings on Trip Advisor as well as our 5-star status on Yelp and Google.
Canyon Country Basecamp Trips
Zion Bryce Escalante Basecamp – Feel spoiled at two different basecamps with showers, comfortable camping, and evening campfires.
Bryce Escalante Basecamp Tour – Spend five days in a natural oasis
Canyon Country Inn-Based Tours
Zion and Bryce 4-Day Tour – Sleep in cabins and lodges while exploring Utah’s premiere national parks
Zion Bryce and Escalante Tour – Explore beautiful hiking trails by day and sleep in private cabins by night
Zion Bryce Grand Canyon Tour – Bryce, to the Grand Canyon, to Zion National Park…all in six days
Bryce Escalante Inn-based Tour – Stay at the cozy Slot Canyons Inn B&B and enjoy five days of hiking in Escalante
Utah Backpacking Tours
Boulder Mail Trail – Hike the historic postal route across the finest slickrock country in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Capitol Reef Backpacking – 6 days at the edge of the earth. Halls Creek Narrows and the Water Pocket Fold.
Coyote Gulch – the quintessential Escalante Canyon.
Paria Slot Canyons Traverse – like hiking through Zion Canyon … with no cars & no crowds.
Llama-supported Hiking Trips
Grand Staircase Llama Traverse– across the Escalante canyons in 4 days. Let the llamas carry the weight.
Boulder Rim Llama Trek – alpine adventure above Utah’s canyon country.
Arizona Guides & Tours
Exploring new places is always fun, but having someone there to help makes it that much better. Find Arizona tours & guides that can help get you the gear, show you the trails, and keep you safe, so that the adventure of a lifetime doesn’t turn into an adventure of the hospital.
Four Season Guides
Lake Powell Paddleboards & Kayaks
Monument Valley Tribal Tours
Bar 10 Ranch
Epic One Adventures
Meteor Crater
The Grand Canyon National Park
Wildland Trekking Company | Arizona Hiking Guides
Kanab Tour Company
Southwest Adventure Tours
Ambassador Guides & Outfitters
The Grand Canyon National Park
It’s been said that crying is only acceptable at funerals and the Grand Canyon. We will definitely make an exception for the Grand Canyon. Funerals? It just depends on who passed away.
The South Rim of The Grand Canyon National Park is the most visited of all the rims. Think of it like your Mom’s favorite kid. She says she doesn’t have one, but we all know who she visits most. The West Grand Canyon is where you will find the Grand Canyon Skywalk. This famous glass walkout makes parents everywhere clench up tight enough to squeeze out a diamond. The East Grand Canyon is quickly gaining popularity due to Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend. The North Rim is seasonally limited from May 15th to October 15th.
The Grand Canyon is often viewed as a single destination, but there are four main places to visit and tour. If you aren’t sure what to do, when to do it, or how to make it epic, we recommend hiring one of Arizona’s guides and outfitters.
1540
Hopi guides lead members of the Coronado Expedition (the first Europeans) to the Canyon.
1869
Major John Wesley Powell leads the first successful expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
1882
Senator Benjamin Harrison introduced the first of several unsuccessful bills to establish the Grand Canyon National Park.
1883
John Hance, the first non-native settler, starts to promote mining and other ventures.
1893
The Grand Canyon was first set aside as a forest reserve by President Benjamin Harrison.
1902
The first automobile, a Toledo Eight Horse, made it to the Canyon.
1906
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed the Grand Canyon Game Preserve.
1908
President Theodore Roosevelt established the Grand Canyon National Monument.
1912
Arizona becomes a state.
1963
The gates of the dam were closed, flooding the area upstream of the dam; forming Lake Powell.
1975
The park doubled in size by the Grand Canyon National Park Enlargement Act, passed by President Gerald Ford.
Some questions you should ask as you plan your Grand Canyon National Park vacation:
- What time of year are you wanting to travel?
- Who you are traveling with and what are their interests?
- How much time do you have to spend?
- What kind of activities do you want to experience?
When contemplating a visit to The Grand Canyon National Park, priority #1 should be to book your lodging and book it ASAP.
Hotels and Lodging in the Grand Canyon are known to sell out months, or even a year or more in advance, depending on your planned destination and season.
The Grand Canyon National Park hotels and lodges run the gamut from ultra-modern, with all the amenities modern travelers expect, to bare-bones rustic cabins that offer a clean place to lay your head and not much more.
Vacation rental homes, bed and breakfasts, and glamping resorts also warrant consideration for larger traveling parties, individuals who prefer to cook their own meals, and those who wish to experience their destination on a deeper cultural and personal level.
Either way, the Grand Canyon should top your must-see list.
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