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    Hole-in-the-Rock

    4.5(387 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    As a respectable hiker, I'm not going to call this a hike but it is a cool experience. I stopped by…read moreon Memorial Day in the afternoon by design. It was 95 degrees so I knew a challenging hike would be out of the question. Something like Hole-in-the-Rock though, easy peasy. While there were a decent number of people there, I had no trouble finding free parking. This natural wonder is located in Papago Park close to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. After you park, you'll have a five-minute walk to get to Hole-in-the-Rock. You'll have to climb an incline to get in the hole, so definitely be careful, but there are kids that do it too. And a lot of tourists that show up. So that pretty much sums it up. Once you get inside, you'll have an awesome view of the Phoenix through a literal hole in a big rock. You'll see a lot of people using it as a photo opp. That's not really my style, so instead, I took a seat and enjoyed the beauty for 10 minutes or so. It can get pretty crowded so keep that in mind if you stop by on a weekend. Hole-in-the-Rock is one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor in Phoenix. Definitely a cool (and short) adventure to cross of the bucket list. I spent 30 minutes there (which included hanging out in the rock for half the time).

    A truly mystical and magical place. They close at 7:00 p.m…read more Most people try to get there later in the day to avoid the scorching 110 deg. weather and hot sun. There is a pond with tons of geese. I saw a man fly fishing.

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    Hole-in-the-Rock - At the top

    At the top

    Hole-in-the-Rock - Trail map

    Trail map

    Hole-in-the-Rock - 1/12/25 FYI. Cool views.

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    1/12/25 FYI. Cool views.

    Salt River Rafting

    Salt River Rafting

    5.0(53 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    What an amazing day!!! 5 70 plus went tubing. We can't say enough for this company. The staff and…read moreMarilyn went so far out of their way for us. We tied our tubes together and floated down the river. We couldn't believe how clean the river was and the rest areas were litter free. This trip renewed my spirit of our country. The help and respect that we received floating down the river was unbelievable. No matter what color or what language they spoke they were there to help us out. Also the the Safety team at the end of the ride. 2 were stuck in the tube at the end of the ride and weren't able to get out with a semi fast water and started to float away but there was the was the Safety Patrol to rescue them. 1 person in our party walked with a cane and after they got him out of the tube they stuck with him and even escorted him up to the bus and wanted to stay until the bus arrived. Extraordinary business!I can't say enough for the adventure and it was all due to Salt Water Tubing . Thank you!

    I'm not sure if this is a review for the tube renting place or for just going at all. But I highly…read morerecommend buying your own tubes to own forever, and if you have the opportunity take 2 cars to go to the top and drop off spot so you don't have for rent a tube. If you own your own tube, you can still rent a bus ride for $19. This is definitely an Arizona summer classic. Wow!! I'm updating to say that in all my 21 years I didn't realize that there was a difference between rafting and tubing and that there were 2 different of options on what you can do to go down the river. How freaking cool and thank you to the business owner for educating me!

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    Salt River Rafting - Nice fire Ara had going for us while she made dinner.

    Nice fire Ara had going for us while she made dinner.

    Salt River Rafting - Camp/lunch spot.

    Camp/lunch spot.

    Salt River Rafting - This is the original meeting spot.

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    This is the original meeting spot.

    Wilds of Arizona  - Here is an example of a gopher snake seen on the trails in Bulldog Canyon.

    Wilds of Arizona

    3.0(1 review)
    11.7 mi

    The guys were nice and knowledgeable but this wasn't the trip for me. The views were very nice and…read moreit enabled us to see a lot of scenery. If you want to go for a ride in the dessert to see pretty views, I recommend it. The negatives were that they shoved as many people into a side by side as they could. There was no need to have 5 people per machine. We met at someone's house (relative of the owner). It was just a weird "facility". For a tour, there wasn't much information provided during the ride, the person in the front was the only one who could hear, and the info provided wasn't all that interesting. There was no wow factor to this trip. Now that I think of it, we didn't even stop at the pretty spots, we stopped under the power lines. Others in the group took pictures and mine weren't very good so there's no need for me to post them...it was pretty though.

    From the owner: Wilds of Arizona – Desert Off-Road Adventures offers guided off‑road experiences through some of…read morethe most scenic desert landscapes in the Pheonix Valley (Mesa) area. Our tours take guests across rugged terrain, panoramic viewpoints, and wildlife‑rich areas while providing a safe, comfortable, and beginner‑friendly adventure. Each tour is led by experienced guides who share local desert knowledge and ensure an unforgettable outdoor experience. Perfect for families, groups, photographers, and anyone wanting to explore Arizona’s wild desert beauty.

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    Wilds of Arizona  - Bring the entire family, we provide helmets for young riders.

    Bring the entire family, we provide helmets for young riders.

    Wilds of Arizona  - Plan a Bachelorette adventure, we can accommodate large groups.

    Plan a Bachelorette adventure, we can accommodate large groups.

    Wilds of Arizona  - The desert doesn't always look dry and brown!

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    The desert doesn't always look dry and brown!

    Arizona Rafting

    Arizona Rafting

    4.7(23 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    We had a great 1/2 day rafting trip. Mike was a great guide. My husband and I had one rafting trip…read moreunder our belts, and for the couple we were with, this was their first. He did a great job putting us all at ease, while teaching us some very important skills....which were important to know! My husband did end up in the water, and remembered Mike's instructions. Within seconds (that felt much longer!) Mike was quick to pull him back onto the raft. All that said...we'd do it again!

    I went to the put in to see some friends who were on a private trip off and what I witnessed was…read moredeplorable. A lady was unloading her boat and she knew she needed to hurry as it is was the "wrong" beach but all privates drop their boats there and normally stay tight and out of the way. As she was unloading the big bus rolled up ( 8:30 am) and honked she went to move her truck instantly a guide jumped out of the truck and started dropping the f bomb, peacocking and threatening the lady to the point I was concerned for her safety. She said she was trying to move out of the way but the guide kept yelling at her in a totally unprofessional manner calling her a bitch, dropping the fbomb, threatening to throw her stuff in the river the whole time not allowing her to move as he was in between her and her truck. He just was escalating the problem all she kept saying was ok I am going to move but he kept preventing her. His mannerism was narcissistic, chauvinistic and his odor was suspect. As a guide professionally for 35 years at various rivers including the Salt, and now working promoting adventure tourism I find this behavior unacceptable and I will not be endorsing this company. I understand at the end of the season folks get burned out but maybe the guide should take anger management or work at the DMV. Start out with hello instead of " You stupid B@#$%h". Having thought about the incident of which I only witnessed it is sad that in such a beautiful spot it occurred.

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    Arizona Rafting - Hiking to the raft.

    Hiking to the raft.

    Arizona Rafting - Ready to go!

    Ready to go!

    Arizona Rafting - Mike took our picture in the calm after the rapids.

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    Mike took our picture in the calm after the rapids.

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