There is an irate camp host there that should NOT be dealing with people! My cousins were visiting…read morefrom Missouri and we wanted to take a day trip to go fishing there. We went on a Monday 08/25 and we pulled up to a spot that I had been to a few weeks back that the NICE lady camp host let us stay in since there was NOBODY there and it wasn't reserved for that day or even the next. We paid 12 bucks and was able to stay and fish for a few hours. (Thank you nice lady camp host!)... Now the "other" camp host was just the opposite, he was already rude and angry when we go there. He demanded we leave the spot and said "I don't even want to hear it, move you truck!"m "Can you read the sign that says this is not a day area spot" He was yelling at my cousin and I so we were just trying to get back in the truck while he was still yelling. We just wanted to get out of there. I would not usually review a lake camp area, but this guy was ridiculously rude. He was a short older guy and his camp was a tiny trailer that looked home-mde to me. Anyways I hope the Government Park services see this because if makes the wrong person mad he would be a liablilty.

Amazing lake, so peaceful - perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding! Caught rainbow trout as well!read more

After the bakery we headed to Francis Short Pond. There are limited fishing options in Flagstaff…read moreand the Pond was the most convenient for our day. I didn't have high hopes, based on my experience with community fishing ponds in Phoenix and other cities. The nearby elementary school didn't make me feel better. I was expecting to see a Cheeto bag or Subway sandwich floating in the pond. When we arrived, it turned out to be much more picturesque than I was expecting. There were lots of ducks quacking and hoping that a kid had brought some food to throw in; this happened twice. I spotted three fishermen, including one who caught two trout while we were there. The highlight was seeing a hawk with a trout in its talons. We didn't see the hawk scoop the fish out of the water, but we did see it slowly circle the pond, struggling with the weight of the fish and fighting the wind, until it could fly back to its perch.

We came to this pond in the middle of January, and it was partially frozen, but still nice. It's a…read morepond. There are ducks. What else can I say?

Beautiful Lake Mary, Flagstaff Arizona!! Decided to come…read moreand have a look at Lake Mary unfortunately Lower Lake Mary is a dry land with weeds growing in it but Upper Lake Mary has some remnants of a water or like that used to be full at one time water is dirty but a nice view to see. People here are very active so you see a lot of people walking their dogs on the trail of Lake Mary.

Everyone note: this rental shop is not near the lake. Therefore they have to tie the rented kayak…read more(etc) to you own vehicle. The distance is about five miles on the highway and there is a $9 park charge to launch into the lake. Just a heads up as I don't believe this is clear going into it.

August 14, 2015 Infinite Adventures (www.infiniteadv.com) is…read morethe company you want to book with if you want a true wilderness experience in Alaska. The owners, Dave and Natalie, are highly experienced on group and adventure travel. From your first night in a hostel to 19 more nights (Alaska Salmon Run) at various levels of camping you will have the opportunity to challenge yourself in the wilds of Alaska. You will see many animals that you may never have thought to see in their own habitats behaving as they should. You will see amazing landscapes and have the chance to walk on a Glacier. The value for your money is excellent. That said there are some things you must bring to the venture. You need an open mind. This is a group experience and you will meet many different personalities - most from other countries. Some will be critical of you or difficult and some will be delightful. You need a strong will. The trip will challenge you physically while you adjust to temperature extremes and various hiking opportunities. You need to be flexible. The phrase "this is Alaska" covers all kinds of happenings around timing and resources. Dave and Natalie do their best but not every detail is under their control. You have to be willing to fully participate. Setting up and cleaning up campsites and meals are a group effort. Dave and Natalie work hard to accommodate diets. We are vegan and although some of our meals were uninspiring, we did not starve. The tents are spacious and easy to set up. There are plenty of camp chairs, dishes, and utensils. We recommend you bring a 2-3 inch (5-7.5cm) sleeping pad (REI has good ones), and a sleeping bag rated ro 30 degrees F (-1 degree C) as well as a camp pillow for comfort. A liner for your sleeping bag is a big help keeping you warm. You don't need lots of clothes - just layers. There are at least 3 places on the trip where you can do laundry. Finally remember the wilderness is not next door. There will be at least 4 long bumpy bus rides from one location to the next with a few shorter bumpy drives as well. You will often be surprised by animal sightings and amazing vistas for which Dave stops so you can take pictures. This was not a vacation, it was an adventure for us. If adventure is what you seek and you are willing to take advantage of the many opportunities that Dave and Natalie will provide, this is the travel company for you.

From the owner: Small group overland adventures throughout North America focusing on national parks, camping,…read morehiking, wildlife viewing and telling stories around the campfire. Experience travel in some of the most picturesque places with like-minded adventurers from all over the world.

We came here a few times while in Flagstaff on our way to Upper Lake Mary. The staff is beyond…read morefriendly and extremely helpful- I really cannot express how genuine they are! The two times we came here, everyone had a smile on their face and were not annoyed by our novice fishing questions. They've got an amazing selection of fishing gear (albeit at a slightly higher price than big box stores, but that's expected), and a large selection of snacks and beverages as well. We were initially drawn here because they sell water dogs (a juvenile salamander type of live fishing bait that seems to work well in Lake Mary), and were surprised to see that they had some. There was a little girl, I'm assuming the daughter of the woman who worked there, who was so cute AND knowledgeable when she took us out back to show us the water dogs. We ended up getting a half dozen water dogs for around $8 or so, a bait bucket, a pair of gloves (there was no way I was touching those suckers with my bare hands!), and 24 night crawler worms all for around $20. The cute little girl I mentioned before rang us up under the supervision of the woman, and then sent us on our way! The second time we came here was a few days later, when we decided to give fishing another try. We were there earlier in the morning, and a kind older gentleman was there to greet us. We decided to skip out on the water dogs this time, because the other day when we tried them they flew off our hooks within the first few casts. Needless to say, with this gentleman's information, we found out that we were hooking them on the wrong way, which explains it! But, we bought some worms, chicken liver and he even threw in some mackerel as well! He also gave us tips on how and where to catch the fish in Lake Mary. Although we didn't catch anything during our two day fishing trip adventure, we did meet some nice people along the road at the Lake Mary Country Store, and if we are in the area again, we are sure to be coming back!

We had a hard time finding the bait we needed elsewhere around town but were pleased to find this…read moreone was stocked up. The prices were decent and worth paying for just for the sake of not driving around town any more. The staff are friendly.

This crew does it right! Spent five days with Jeremy on the Thunder river / Deer Creek trails at…read morethe Grand Canyon. I had next to no real backpacking experience going into this trip. Learned a ton about the landscape, geology, biodiversity, and how to survive in the back country (def would not have survived on my own for a bunch of different reasons). Take note, this trip is absolutely worth the work and investment but absolutely critical you come correct (train for real). This is not for the light-hearted, mental and physical toughness required. Thanks again Jeremy and the Four Seasons team.

We are two sisters in our 70s who wanted to do some hiking in the Grand Canyon to honor our parents…read morewho honeymooned there. I was the less experienced hiker and wanted my sister to be able to enjoy the hike without worrying about me. So, I hired Four Seasons Guides for a day hike in February. We had a wonderful experience, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Our guide, Steve, was charming, knowledgeable, very experienced, and took very good care of us. We had our own packs and poles, but he had some on hand just in case. Breakfast fruit and muffins were provided as well as a hot lunch set up as a picnic and snacks for the trail. My sister was anxious to get on with the hike, and I was always stopping to look at the view or ask Steve some random question about canyon geology or history (which he always knew the answer to). Somehow, due to his expertise and great people skills, we both came away thinking we each had the perfect day. Steve took away all the worry about the weather, route, wildlife (there were elk on the trail and several donkey trains passed us) and made the hike much more fun and interesting. Also, other experienced local hikers that we met on the trail let us know that Four Seasons Guides were the best and we were in good hands. If you want a fun, worry free day I highly recommend them.

Ask for Captain Kelly!…read more I recently did 187 mile raft with a group of geologists to go see many famous sites along the river. Due to Covid, our diverse crew (most older, up to 76 years old), and rapids, I was nervous. The second I met our boatman Kelly all my fear washed away. She is absolutely the most capable navigator I have ever experienced, an excellent leader, and exudes confidence and a positive attitude at every moment. Even though we had a geologist who was guiding our science chat, Kelly added the historical stories, naturalist lectures, and humor. I also noticed she was already aware of the geologic significance of the sites. Our swamper Thad was an energetic and hilarious asset who compliment Kelly really well and also took great care of us. They made us feel so safe and comfortable and are very professional (I noticed a lot of other river guides out there drinking and smoking at night and felt so lucky our guides were responsibly tending to camp or sleeping instead). Every night Kelly got dressed up and cooked us amazing meals, including warm cakes from scratch with a Dutch oven. We didn't go home any thinner. If you get this crew with Hatch, you are lucky! I will ask for them next time.

Hatch is taking advantage of COVID 19 and not providing refunds!!!!!…read more A group of 26 of us booked a trip 1.5 year ago to launch May 2020. Hatch cancelled our reservation due to Covid 19. They will only provide a 50 % refund, resulting in them keeping over $50,000 for this one booking. I feel this is totally unethical, they are benefiting hugely from COVID 19, they cancelled the trip, not us, and many other rafting companies of offering full refunds.

Houston, we have a problem. Race Outfitters, we have a solution!…read more Amazingly helpful and knowledgeable staff. They're particularly helpful with handicap accommodations suggestions. My hubs has a condition that causes shakiness and instability. They were so cordial and acted like that was no big deal and were able to offer solutions for him to be able to do XC with me. Huge selection of everything you could possibly need or want for a day of snow fun. They do complete rentals and of course sales as well. Prices and policies were reasonable. I would definitely use them again. Thank you for helping us to have the perfect trip!

Maybe the strangest retail experience ever. We stopped in during our vacation in Flagstaff to shop…read morefor some hiking shoes. It seemed like half the store was 40% off so we looked around then went to the shoe section. I found some full price Merrell shoes to try. The clerk was having a conversation with a customer about possible Grand Canyon hikes which was interesting....for the first 5 minutes. Made eye contact with the clerk but nothing, just kept talking about hikes and never about the shoes being tried on. Got up and looked for someone else to help but no one available after a lap of the store. Went back to the shoe department, the clerk was STILL talking about hikes and ignoring me standing there with the shoe. Put the shoe back on the shelf, we left and spent our money elsewhere. While we don't give off the hardcore "outdoors" vibe this store is definitely not as cool as they think they are. We were also ignored when first walking through the store while hearing another customer being offered help. Good thing there are a dozen other stores selling the same stuff within a square mile of old downtown. Maybe why so much of the merchandise was 40% off?

Spring weather finally arrived so we decided to get on the water. We needed to rent 3 kayaks and…read moreOAR hooked us up! Awesome prices, even better service. They went out of their way to call around and find out which waterways would be open and recommended Clear Creek out by Winslow, AZ. We will be coming back to rent in the summer for a Powell trip. Thanks guys!

From the owner: We are now accepting reservations for 2021 Season! Come to us for UTV, boat, jet ski, kayak, paddle…read moreboard rentals, and fishing guide services on your next Outdoor Adventure!

Are you tired of city life, are you annoyed that you can see what you are breathing? Then the grand…read morestate of AZ welcomes you to Coconino County, where you can spend a few days in true Azerionan wilderness. Forget about those pesky cacti and the annoying Palo Verde trees. Coconino County is one of the few places where you can see multitudes of real trees, fresh waters,and gape in awe at non-domesticated flora and fauna. Potato Lake is located just a little ways away from Coconino County, Az. at Latitude: 35.0545 and Longitude: -111.4027 at an elevation of only 7073 ft. be sure to stock up on supplies before heading out because there is no stores where you'll be heading! To get there just take the 87 north out of Phoenix pass Strawberry, take a right on Rim Rd or Forest Service Rd 613.You will see signs at that point to the lake when you are about 15 minutes away. First of all, the drive to get to the lake was is long as the history of fungi. But also much more exciting. Once you get more into the wilderness, you are going to see a lot more trees and animals, the air will be fresher and there will be little to no phone signal. It is important to keep an eye out while you are driving, watch out for animals that want to run out in front of your car. And be sure to really watch the dirt road, as sometimes the path will be obscured by fallen branches and/ or decomposing plant/animal matter so it's not a great idea to up it during or after any rainfall. Now besides all that you can see a great number of scenic views on the way, usually of the beautiful free-roaming wildlife. After climbing up the mountain for a good 45 minutes or so, you'll eventually reach the top of The mountain. On it is the still waters of Potato Lake, I am unsure of the fishing regulations there. but there are frogs and fish that survive within the cold water. There is also a cave nearby, and a small hill and rocky area beyond that to exploreas well. Remember to set up camp and stick together, relax and enjoy the peaceful solitude and Fresh air at Potato Lake!