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Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni

August 18, 2023

Our newest National Monument! Earlier this month, President Biden designated Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni as a National Monument to reflect the significance of the Grand Canyon area to many Tribal Nations, including the Havasupai Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, Moapa Band of Paiutes, Paiute Indian Tribe […]

Damesly Cameras + Canyons

July 18, 2019

Coming September 6, 2019. This one’s for you budding shutter bugs! The folks at Damesly are hosting Cameras + Canyons, a 3-day photography tour with an emphasis on perfecting photos from setup to edit. Start off in Flagstaff, Arizona with a 2-hour workshop that will cover the photography basics. The next two days include travel to […]

El Tour de Tucson

November 7, 2018

Coming November 17, 2018. Arizona’s largest and longest-running bicycle race. It’s El Tour de Tucson, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving! Attracting over 9,000 cyclists to the Tucson area, this fund raising adventure ride helped to put Tucson on the map for bicycle-loving adventurers. This year marks the 36th annual event, with cyclists choosing from […]

Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5k Walk/Run

August 31, 2018

Coming September 3, 2018. One of the few races to be run on National Park Land. The 49th annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5k Walk/Run is race that gives you a feel of the old Southwest. Choose from either an 8 mile course or a 5K course taking you through the hot, rolling […]

Zip Line at Grand Canyon West

April 10, 2018

The Grand Canyon is a must for outdoor enthusiasts, and now, it’s even better with a new zip line at Hualapai Ranch about a mile from the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk! Here are some of the stats on the Zip Line at Grand Canyon West: there are 4 lines so your group can race each […]

Northern Arizona Delights Adventure Tour for Women with Canyon Calling

September 27, 2017

Coming October 22, 2017. Do you hear the canyons calling? Actually, there are two canyons, Walnut Canyon and Grand Canyon, that you’ll be visiting on Canyon Calling’s Northern Arizona Delights Adventure Tour for Women. This 6 day/5 night, fully guided tour is an active vacation with time carved out to experience cultural activities as well. Highlights […]

GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge

October 11, 2016

Coming November 20, 2016. Gather your TrailblazerGirls-friends and get ready for a fun race filled with some cool prizes. It’s the GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge in Tempe, Arizona. This is a timed race where you can choose to run 10K , 5K, or challenge yourself by running the 10K AND the 5K! The race is […]

Tucson Treasures Adventure Travel Tour for Women by Canyon Calling

August 30, 2016

Coming April 2, 2017. Yippee, a new trip from the folks at Canyon Calling! Titled Tucson Treasures Adventure Travel Tour for Women, this 6 day/5 night excursion takes you to Arizona’s Sonoran Desert for horseback riding, rafting, hiking, cavern exploration, and visits to iconic western towns like Tombstone and Bisbee. Included in this adventure are hotel […]

Fountain Hills Beti Bike Bash

February 17, 2016

Coming March 27, 2016. An inaugural mountain bike event! It’s the Beti Bike Bash at Fountain Hills, Arizona. As part of the largest women’s mountain bike event in the world, it’s open to ladies with all levels of experience from pros to those who have never raced before. Enjoy the Arizona desert and the iconic […]

Women’s Backpacking in the Grand Canyon, Arizona with the Sierra Club

October 6, 2015

Coming October 31, 2015. Backpacking through one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Join the Sierra Club for their 7-day Women’s Backpacking in the Grand Canyon tour. Starting at the south rim of the canyon, explore about 35 miles of trails and a few miles off-trail while taking in expansive views of the […]

El Tovar, Grand Canyon National Park

April 14, 2015

Make your Grand Canyon stay extra special. Known as the crown jewel of Historic National Park Lodges, El Tovar, has an ideal location set atop the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. First opening its doors in 1905, the architect wanted the hotel to look like a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian […]

World’s Oldest Rodeo, Prescott, Arizona

March 26, 2015

Coming June 29, 2015. Yee haw! Head to Prescott, Arizona for the World’s Oldest Rodeo this summer. Started on July 4, 1888 as a “cowboy tournament”, offering cash prizes, this rodeo has grown to consist of eight performances, a parade in downtown Prescott, a rodeo dance and more. With a pot of over $230,000 in […]

Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run

November 18, 2014

Coming December 20, 2014. Get into the holiday spirit with the Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run in Peoria, Arizona. Be one of the first 250 people to check in and receive a Reindeer Kit (nose and antlers) to add to the fun. Both courses are on a paved, well-marked trail system, […]

Tri States Gran Fondo

October 8, 2014

Coming October 11, 2014. This is the only Gran Fondo that covers 3 states, hence the name Tri States Gran Fondo! Starting in Nevada and almost immediately crossing the border into Arizona with some rolling hills, your first climb takes you into Utah where you’ll ride through some scenic territory to help distract you from […]