Two short trails gave us stunning mountain views, beautiful spring flowers, and even took us to a little oasis with a waterfall and dragonflies!

Not one, not two, but THREE caves, all in one hike. Oh, we also came across a smoldering fire pit and got a startling surprise in the shadowy depths.

We walked along a wooden path along a lazy river, through a forest of birch trees, and emerged in a field of gold surrounded by gorgeous mountain views.

I went to Alaska! Our first excursion had us walking on crunchy snow on the river's shore, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

A quick little nature hike in the middle of town showcasing a plethora of different types of cacti.

Longer than expected, this trail takes you out to the ruins of a stone home built in the early 1900s.

A surprisingly beautiful oasis with diverse trees and wildlife, right off the freeway in Tucson.

An easy hike up a hill in Lake Shastina with 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Spectacular!

The trail was covered in snow so we enjoyed the blanket of sparkles and the magical serenity of winter.

A sloping, narrow trail that meanders between plants and rocks and takes you down through washes and up to giant boulders.

Sky writing, fuzzy antlers, and all the mountains were just a few things we found on this hike.

Valley View Overlook - the name says it all.

This path was full of surprises, from a Prayer Circle to the top of the mountain to a little chapel. This trail had it all.

A quick, paved loop providing expansive views of the gorgeous Saguaro National Park.

An unexpected excursion in the Las Vegas desert.

An uphill trek on a set of tire tracks, I was not prepared for the gorgeous views that were waiting at the top.

I found myself off the beaten path (ok, just off the path) and trekking through ice and mud to find some gorgeous mountain views.

This hike follows the path of the Sacramento River and takes you right through a graveyard!

This beautiful trail follows the lakeshore and crosses Wagon Creek Bridge.

After experiencing the magic of McCloud Middle Falls, we had to check out the surrounding Lower and Upper Falls. They did not disappoint!