If you’re looking for a way to cool off before the temps finally drop, here are a few of our favorite spots from our recent family trip.
Wet Beaver Creek
Tucked away and not too crowded, Wet Beaver Creek is a little slice of desert paradise. The water is clear and refreshing, perfect for swimming or just dipping your toes while lounging on the rocks. It’s a great spot to pack a picnic and spend the afternoon. (Once temps drop to the 80’s or below, try the 4 mile hike to the crack for cliff jumping.)
Fossil Creek
Fossil Creek is always a showstopper with its turquoise waters and waterfalls. The short hike in makes the reward at the end feel even sweeter. We loved swimming under the falls and letting the current carry us downstream. It’s truly one of Arizona’s gems, and you need a permit to access it. Make sure you have a recreation account before you book the spot. The permits sold out in less than two minutes. Dixon Lewis is the closest to the Creek Falls Trail (1 Mile) Permits Here
Slide Rock State Park
A classic for a reason! Slide Rock never gets old, especially for the kids. Natural rock water slides and shallow pools keep everyone entertained for hours. The red rock backdrop makes it just as beautiful as it is fun. If you are daring, there is also a 50+’ cliff jump under the bridge.
Kayaking & Tubing the Verde River
One of the highlights of our trip was spending a day on the Verde River. It’s always fun to go down the Verde and see all the wildlife, and it is never the same river twice.
Staying in Cottonwood
During our trip, we stayed at my Airbnb in Cottonwood, AZ. It’s the perfect home base for multiple trips back to back like this. It is close to Sedona, Jerome, and all of these great water adventures. If you’re planning your own getaway, you can check it out here.
Birthday Fun + Giveaway 🎉
To top off our summer adventures, we celebrated my oldest son’s 18th birthday with a trip to Andretti Go Kart Racing and wow, was it a blast! The adrenaline rush of racing around the track made for the perfect birthday memory. (If you do the adult (fastest) race with a bunch of teenagers, bring some Ibuprofen for afterwards ;) )
In honor of his milestone birthday, I’m giving away two tickets for a ride on the Mario Andretti track so you can experience the fun, too!
How to Enter:
Tag a friend you want to take with you on the adventure on instagram. If you don’t have instagram, no problem- just email me back and I will include you in the drawing.
Giveaway ends this Friday- August 22nd. I’ll announce the winner on Instagram and reach out directly.
And the Market?…
The market continues to move at a gentle, steady pace, leaning in favor of Buyers. Prices are easing only modestly, and supply is thinning as some sellers step back. No major shifts are on the horizon, just a calm, predictable trend, as we wait to see gain potentially later in the Fall depending on the Fed rates.
