This is a fantastic park located just minutes from downtown Sedona. We met several locals who were…read moreincredibly friendly and gave us great recommendations for local food and entertainment. My children and I loved having enough space to toss a softball around on the large, grassy field--it was such a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. If you have a few hours to spare, don't miss this little gem. Enjoy your day!

We love this park! We come everytime we are in town. It's clean... friendly and has a splash pad!…read moreAbsolutely gorgeous.

I really enjoyed Posse Grounds Park. It is a community park that has something for everyone. The…read morewide open spaces are perfect for walking, picnicking, or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. It's clean, well maintained, and feels very welcoming for families, kids, and visitors of all ages. We did a few hikes around here in the Sedona area and absolutely loved it!

Love love love this park! Found it as we were driving by. The kids loved riding their bikes on the…read moretrails and at the skate park! The playground was super cute and well maintained. We brought our lunch and ate at the picnic tables. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWpZV7Pgb58/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @_mrs.campos_

We have been using both the East and West locations for about a year now. We did a group training…read moresession with Maddox last fall and signed on for an individual 6 week session as a couple after the Holidays with Maddox again. He is extremely knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the "mature" athlete. We both have various joint repairs and he modified our training to reach our fitness goals without further injury.

This review applies to both locations…read more FAC has both good and bad aspects. I'll try to be fair. The bad - if you're used to a new, shiny club featuring stainless steel open areas and shiny tile FAC is not it. The buildings were built in the 70s and despite some remodeling at the West club both clubs are dated and somewhat dreary. At times it seems they are not even trying to (shower heads in the east club are mismatched, come on), tile is dingy, and both clubs give a worn out vibe. Some of the gym equipment has seen better days, esp at the east. The good - the staff is very friendly, their classes are varied and a lot of fun, both clubs have both a steam room and sauna plus a jacuzzi, and they always seem to have an ample supply of clean towels. Overall grade B minus.

We took the whole crew to Slide Rock State Park, and this one surprised a few people. On paper, it…read moresounds simple. A creek, some rocks, a natural "slide." In reality, it's a full-on experience. First thing you notice is the setting. You're tucked into Oak Creek Canyon with red rock walls rising up around you, water cutting through it like it's been doing forever. It's one of those places where the scenery alone would be enough. But then you add the water. And that water is cold. Not refreshing. Not brisk. Cold. The kind that hits you and resets your entire nervous system. Once you get past that initial shock, though, it's perfect, especially with the Arizona heat doing its thing overhead. The main attraction is the natural rock slide, which is exactly what it sounds like. Smooth, worn stone with water rushing over it, turning the whole thing into a fast-moving chute. Kids loved it. Adults pretended to be cautious and then went right down anyway. It's controlled chaos in the best way. People laughing, slipping, climbing back up to do it again. We had a bigger group, so we claimed a stretch of rock and sort of set up camp for a few hours. There's enough space to spread out if you're willing to walk a bit. Towels on the rocks, bags tucked away, everyone rotating between the water and just sitting back taking it all in. It does get busy. No way around that. This isn't some hidden, quiet spot. But it never felt overwhelming, just lively. There's an energy to it that works. Families, groups of friends, everyone there for the same reason, to cool off and have a good time. A couple practical things. Wear shoes with some grip. Those rocks are no joke. And keep an eye on your footing, especially with kids. It's fun, but it demands a little respect. What stuck with me is how simple it is. No overthinking, no production. Just water, rock, and gravity doing what they do. You show up, you get in, you laugh a little, maybe get knocked around once or twice, and you leave feeling like you actually did something with your day. If you're anywhere near Sedona and it's warm out, this is an easy call. It's not polished, it's not quiet, and that's exactly why it works.

Entrance cost is quite high, even though it's reduced to $20 from October-April. It's $30 the rest…read moreof the year. That's the time when most people enjoy the water and spend more time within the park. I guess it's a good place to take a family as the walk is easy and you can do a picnic here. We were here for less than an hour as I didn't find much to do. We walked the short Clifftop Nature Trail, which had signs for the different plants. Then we went down to the Slide Rock Swim Area. It was a nice view, but there are nice views all around Sedona that comes with a lower price tag.

Full video review: https://youtu.be/DfGkSyDiTJk…read more We visited during the 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival. Flagstaff, Arizona. High desert air, the smell of roasted chilies drifting like a promise you can taste before you even see the tents. The 41st Annual Route 66 Chili Festival isn't just about heat, it's about history, pride, and the kind of small-town grit you can't fake. Here, locals and drifters alike lean over steaming pots, stirring stories into every bite, they stir in their childhoods, their grandmothers' recipes, their own stubborn lessons learned the hard way. The chili is fiery, smoky, sweet, sometimes all at once. Like Route 66 itself, a blend of past and present, steadfast tradition and restless ambition. This isn't some polite food festival. It's a gauntlet, a throwdown, a living, breathing celebration of community and obsession, all under that wide Arizona sky, where every bite feels like it's telling you a story you didn't know you needed to hear.

Nice park for my toddler who is almost 3 to play. They had the plenty of swings and a variety of…read moreplayground equipment to choose from. Parking was slim but you can park on the road. They do have bathrooms on site, with 2 accessible and 1 with an adult changing station.

Over Memorial Day weekend we were on the quest to play in as many parks as possible. When we…read morestopped for lunch in Payson I went on Yelp! to find a park to play in before driving back down to Phoenix so my daughter could get out and play. When we first drove up to the park, we went to the older swing set (not shown in the photo) and were a little let down because it wasn't kept up very well and pieces of the play equipment were broken. When we walked around and up the hill we found the nicer playground with better looking and more updated equipment! It was so fun even I got out on it and played. It looks like a really great neighborhood park that was very busy with baseball tournaments. We would definitely stop by the next time we are in town.

We had a phenomenal hike here. This park is easy to find, has great views, and the hikes aren't too…read morehard physically. Be sure to download AllTrails and track/rate your hike! Decent amount of parking and a variety of sports courts as well. Payson's such a fun spot to get in touch with nature.

This is a must see!! the trails are breathtaking!! we even saw a lot of wildlife there including…read morejavelinas. I definitely recommend a visit here. Please note that some of the trails could be closed if there's inclement weather.

The natural stone Bridge is incredible and we absolutely loved it here! Make sure you get in there…read morebefore four so that you can actually walk one of the trails because you need to give yourself about an hour and they do put a sign out at the entrance.

Equipment is extremely dated. East side needs a renovation or else nobody will sign up. The only…read morething east has going for it is their gym and outdoor pool. Both those amenities are not worth the cost of the membership provided their quality of equipment they use.

My first ever visit the Flagstaff Athletic Club last weekend was with my pickleball friends…read moregetaway. The surface was very unique! In a way it felt soft on the joints (compared to concrete), but it played differently. The ball stays really low and skids, but we adapted to it quickly. Nets were temporary/moveable, but not the super cheap kind. Bathrooms were adequate and as expected, and the fees are reasonable. We will be back!

Lovely dog park in Soldiers Pass. Large and small dog areas and a nice hilly area with a bench at…read morethe top and incredible views. I came in January. It was pretty muddy. There is a nice turf area with benches. There is water and dog bags. There are also paths around the dog area where you can walk but on leash. The parking lot for the dog park was very small and you can only get 1 hour of free parking. Luckily I found a spot but if no spots there is probably a pay lot nearby.

Sedona has a great dog park. Three fully fenced areas. My dogs liked the hiking area for exploring…read moreand the large dog area for playing with other dogs. It is one of the best dog parks we have visited.