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Foothills Loop Trail | Kartchner Caverns State Park, Arizona

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia

Kartchner Caverns State Park is known for its spectacular caverns but it also is home to some worthy trails. Trails like the Guindani Loop Trail are great for beautiful views […]

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Catalina Canyon Loop Trail Review | Catalina State Park

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia

Sometimes you just want to go on an easy stroll through some beautiful desert terrain without pushing yourself to your upper-most limits. And if that’s what you’re currently looking for, […]

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Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail Review | Picacho Peak State Park

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia

Sometimes you just feel like getting a little bit adventurous with your hikes and crave something a little more adrenaline inducing than a standard hike. When I came across Picacho […]

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Arizona State Park Pass Ultimate Guide: Which type should you get?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia

Arizona has some seriously stunning state parks. And if you plan on hitting many of these parks up over the course of a year, you will definitely want to look […]

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Guindani Loop Trail Review | Kartchner Caverns State Park, Arizona

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia

After getting our Arizona State Park Pass, we were ready to put it to use for the first time. So we found a state park near Tucson, Kartchner Caverns State […]

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Well Tucson, it’s been three of the best years o Well Tucson, it’s been three of the best years of my life but we are on to a new journey very soon.

Over the past three years, the mountains and desert scapes of Tucson gave me more than I could’ve ever asked for. 

I went from a clueless hiker to a weekly regular on the trails and it had a radical impact on my life.

First, just learning how to prepare for the outdoors was invaluable.

It’s insane how much more enjoable hiking is once you get the basics down like navigation, what to wear, and get semi-comfortable with the fact that you’ve probably been stalked by a mountain lion at least once. 

The hikes became a weekly anchor that centered me mentally, spiritually, and physically. I broke through funks, re-charged, and worked through problems. 

On occasion, I found myself going a little too far. A couple of “come to Jesus” moments on mountains like Rincon Peak, but still, moments I wouldn’t take back for anything. 

Ultimately, I formed a deep bond with these wild and rugged landscapes. The blood, sweat, tears (and other things of the projectile variety) left out there are a testament to that and to nature’s beauty and fury. 

But maybe most telling, for the first time in my life I’m leaving a place where I don’t feel like I’m running from something. 

That’s largely because of the great relationship with my husband, a relationship by the way, that blossomed thanks to countless hours spent trekking together in the wilderness. 

But it’s also because these mountains, canyons, and waterfalls have always been there for me. Ok, maybe the waterfalls were a bit fickle but when they showed up it was always epic!

With nature, I haven’t always been given what I wanted but usually what I needed. 

I learned to be present, how to put adversity into its proper perspective, and how to appreciate everything from the grandest landscapes to the smallest bits of nature. 

But perhaps the biggest gift I’ve been given is the confidence to take on new challenges even if they scare me and I have my doubts. 

These are lessons that I will never forget. So thank you, #Tucson, for making me feel so alive. You will be missed. ♥️ 🌵 ⛰️
That moment on the summit when it’s time to head That moment on the summit when it’s time to head back down. One last look!😀
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Just couldn’t justify putting any music on this Just couldn’t justify putting any music on this reel. The sound of those aspens quaking on a breezy day is just too perfect! Fall is officially here!
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#flagstaff #arizona  #hikeaz #hikeaztrails #aspentrees #landscape #landscapepainting #fallcolors #fall #fallvibes #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #autumncolors #outdoorphotography #naturephotography #naturephotos #naturephotographer #natureshot
Storm coming down in the Grand Canyon tonight. Hop Storm coming down in the Grand Canyon tonight. Hope these hikers stayed dry! 
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#onlyinaz #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous  #capturearizona #explorearizona #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #GrandCanyon #GrandCanyon nationalPark #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
Sabino Canyon under a full moon. 🌝 Have you e Sabino Canyon under a full moon. 🌝 

Have you ever hiked under a full moon?

It’s not as bright as this photo captured but it’s still pretty crazy how illuminated the landscape can be. 

Looks like a street light is lighting the grounds and you can get away without a headlamp. 
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
Beautiful hike to Blackett’s Ridge this AM. One Beautiful hike to Blackett’s Ridge this AM. One of my faves, for sure. 

We started at like 4:30am and there were already quite a few hikers way up on the ridge.

Sabino is truly the canyon that never sleeps!
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
I’ve got mixed feelings about monsoon season eve I’ve got mixed feelings about monsoon season every year but one think that can’t be denied is how beautiful this time of year can be. 
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
Loved these low lying clouds in the Santa Rita Mou Loved these low lying clouds in the Santa Rita Mountains this morning. Completely different vibe out there!
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
A beautiful day in Glacier Bay National Park! . . A beautiful day in Glacier Bay National Park!
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#nationalpark #nationalgeographic #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #nationalparkgeek #outdooradventures #wildlifephotography #glacierbaynationalpark #glacierbayboats #glacierbayalaska #alaskacruise #alaskalife #alaskaphotography #alaskaadventures #alaskasummer #alaskawildlife #naturelovers
Great hike this morning before the heat hit! . . . Great hike this morning before the heat hit!
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
The sky was busy last night! Were you able to catc The sky was busy last night! Were you able to catch any of it?

16 layered images from last night taken over the span of a couple of hours. Many more faint streaks were captured it I left those out. 

15 second exposure
ISO 1600
Canon 6D
16mm
F/4

#arizona #meteor #meteorshower #meteorshowers #astro_photography #astrophotographer #timelapsevideo #timelapse #milkyway #milkywaygalaxy #milkywayshooters #tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tauherculids #tauherculids2022
The Tau Herculids meteor shower was pretty nice la The Tau Herculids meteor shower was pretty nice last night! Spotted a lot through the night and a handful of them were dazzlers and really awesome to see burning through the atmosphere!

And of course a Milky Way appearance is always special!

Here’s a time lapse. Lots of the good ones were out of frame but watch in a dark room and you can see several crossing the frame.
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#arizona #meteor #meteorshower #meteorshowers #astro_photography #astrophotographer #timelapsevideo #timelapse #milkyway #milkywaygalaxy #milkywayshooters #tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
You never know what you’re gonna come across hik You never know what you’re gonna come across hiking in the Sky Islands!
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
Gorgeous morning in the Wrightson Wilderness. . . Gorgeous morning in the Wrightson Wilderness. 
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
A perfect weekend on Mount Lemmon. . . . . . . # A perfect weekend on Mount Lemmon. 
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#onlyinaz #arizona #arizona🌵 #ig_arizona #azfamily #iloveaz #w2az #westbysouthwest #aroundarizona #arizonacollective #arizonaisgorgeous #idhikethat #capturearizona #explorearizona #hiking #hikingtrails #hikersofinstagram #hikinglife #azliving #outdoors #mountains #arizona_landscapes #arizonaphotographer #arizonatrail #forestphotography #hikers #arizonalife #arizona_landscapes
“You should spend 20 minutes in nature a day, un “You should spend 20 minutes in nature a day, unless you are busy. Then make that an hour.”
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“See things as they are, but not worse than they “See things as they are, but not worse than they are. Then, see things better than they are, and develop a plan to get there.”

-Jordan Belford
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We’ll, we scored a permit for the cables on Half We’ll, we scored a permit for the cables on Half Dome!

A little nervous because I’m sidelined right now due to some health issues so the training window is going to be much smaller than I would like.

At the same time, having a goal like this might just be the focus I need to get my body right. 💪

Hope some of you got lucky, too!
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#yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #yosemitefalls #yosemite_national_park #yosemitenps #yosemitenp #halfdome #halfdomecables #halfdomeyosemite #halfdomehike #hiking #landscapephotography #landscape #photography #outsoorphotography #trails #hikingtrails #nationalpark
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."

- Douglas Adams

- also me (on hikes 😂)
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#desertbloom
Had an amazing Sunday at White Sands National Park Had an amazing Sunday at White Sands National Park. 

It was our first time at the park and we did every trail in one day (not very hard to do)!

It just feels like a different world out there!
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