At last I made it Tonto Natural Bridge, the largest travertine bridge in the world. The formation stands 183 feet high, measures 150 feet across at its widest point and creates a 400-foot tunnel underneath. It's a stunning geologic wonder in a valley between Pine and Payson, where the temperature the day of my visit was 99 degrees, much cooler than the 108 degrees in the Valley. The visitor center teaches more about how the bridge was ... Read the Post...
Summer zoo day
A forecast of 100-plus degrees won't make Graham and me heat hostages. Thanks to the recent "Zoopendous" deal ($10 admission vs. $20), we planned a Phoenix Zoo trip for last weekend.It was originally a bicycle outing, so we unmounted our rides from Jeep's bike rack and walked them over to the zoo entrance. I quickly noticed the no-bikes sign. We inquired about it at the ticket booth and a worker replied that the zoo no longer allows bikes because ... Read the Post...
Helicoptering out of Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon
Yes, you can hike the 10 miles out of the Havasu Falls campground. But after camping for days and the hike in, we didn't want to hike out. It was also 100 degrees with no shade. Kudos to anyone who hikes out each time, but it wasn't for me. Here's a video I took when helicoptering out of Havasu Falls in Supai. Tips: Get there early on busy weekends. The earlier the better. You can pay for the ride with a credit ... Read the Post...
Havasu Falls Camping: Lessons From My Third Trip to the Waterfalls
Update: Prices have changed since my three visits. They are now: $100 per person per weekday night or $125 per person per weekend night (Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights). See the Havasupai website for reservation details. Even on my third trip to Havasupai waterfalls I learned so much. It's always a new experience. The main difference between this trip and previous visits is that this time our reservation was on a weekend and for a party of six. ... Read the Post...
