I haven't been in Az long but here are my five: Buckskin/Paria loop Az strip- Round Valley Draw and hackberry in utah Snake Gulch ( not much of a hike but great pictographs) Upper Paria canyon-utah- little known and used compared to lower but beautiful and worth it Last Chance Canyon Kaparowits Plat...

I just finished 6 months of chemotherapy and hiked thru most of it (and worked too unfortunately).I'd been pretty hard core prior to my cancer but have learned to slow down and smell the roses so to speak. Enjoy your chosen trail no matter what your level. You don't always have to get to the top. Yo...

:) I have been to the wave 4 times; in spring and fall. May be snow in March or sunny; need bright sunlight for good photos at the Buttes; if too late in day or sun angle low the wave will be in the shadows. Lots to see/photograph in area- rock formations on the way to the Wave/ or hike down into Wi...