Coconino National Forest

Welcome to the spectacular expanse of the Coconino National Forest, a staggering one point eight million acre wilderness that stretches across the heart of Arizona. Sandwiched between the sprawling metropolitan area of Phoenix to…

Our first major site of exploration brings us face to face with one of the most remarkably preserved examples of ancient human architecture in North America. Tucked away in a limestone cliff face, high above the surrounding…

We now shift our geographical focus to the world renowned red rock district of Sedona, a visually explosive region nestled entirely within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest. We find ourselves standing at the…

As we push deeper into Faye Canyon, we arrive at the primary objective of this specific hike: the discovery of a spectacular natural arch hidden high above the main trail. The Coconino National Forest, particularly the red rock…

We have now completely changed our elevation and our environment, driving high up onto the Mogollon Rim to a remote, breathtaking location known colloquially to the locals as the Edge of the World. The transition is startling. …

Leaving the sheer cliffs behind, we travel to another distinctly different quadrant of the Coconino National Forest to explore the remnants of its violent, explosive past. We are currently standing at the trailhead for Red…

We have now navigated the breach and stepped completely inside the caldera of Red Mountain. You are standing within what is officially classified as the largest natural amphitheater of its kind in the region. …

As we emerge from the dark, echoing confines of the volcanic caldera and return to the sunlit high desert, it is time to conclude our extensive survey of the Coconino National Forest. Throughout our journey today, we have…