Getting Wicked at Wicked AZ!

In the words of one of my favorite musicals, "I'm starting to feel a little....Wicked."

We all are a loyal to our coffee shops, but let's get out of the chains and head into some local yumminess.

When I need a coffee fix with a fun menu, great customer service and easily accessible I head to Wicked AZ. This is THE spot. They have multiple locations around town and a drive thru for easy access to grab and go on your way. The workers are always so friendly and willing to help you in making a decision on your order because everything is so delicious! I usually go for the Almond Joy or the Mexican coffee iced without whipped cream.

I highly recommend adding them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wickedazcoffee) as they post discounts and deals all the time! Go get your next coffee at Wicked AZ! You will thank me :)

Snow Is Here

Winter in Flagstaff is here! And by "winter", I do mean SNOW! It is an exciting time to get out there and enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona during this time of year.

Chunk loves the snow! He rolls and slides on his back for hours in it.

While many of the trails are closed right now, it doesn't mean you need to be stuck inside. You can head toward many trail areas, park and hike around. My favorite places include trails near Sandy Seep and Little Elden Spring. These trails are relatively flat which makes it less unknown and scary than one with a lot of incline/decline.

I also recommend Buffalo Park (a local favorite) or Schultz Pass Trail.

Chunk & Gizmo out and about in the Flagstaff snow.

If you do head out be sure you have checked the weather to ensure another snow storm isn't on its way. Additionally, people often think the cold weather suddenly indicates they can skip on water.

Uh, no.

You still need water! Always and forever :)

Finally, wear lots of layers as you will heat up throughout your stroll, but it important to still have warm clothes accessible. You can also go rent snowshoes to make your hiking more fun!

Happy snow hiking!

Top 5 2016 Hikes To Conquer

It is January 3rd and while everyone is making and maybe breaking those resolutions I am taking this tradition in a different direction. I am creating a list of hikes I want to get through this year. There are SO many options out here in Northern Arizona and I've created a brief list of the bigger hikes I hope to conquer in 2016.

Each of these holds a place in my heart as some will challenge me, others will humble me and all of them will introduce me to more of what we have in beautiful Northern Arizona (#2 is close, but is in Utah!).

1. Humphrey's Peak

2. The Narrows

3, Secret Canyon

4. West Clear Creek

4. Pacheta Falls, White Mountains

5. Horton Creek