If you've spent any amount of time on various blogs about Arizona, you've probably heard it before: once upon a time, a group of Apaches was killed while sheltering in a cave near what is now Two Guns. Navajo fighters set the mouth of the cave ablaze, and 42 died as a result. It's one of those Arizona urban legends that won't go away, and there's just one problem: there's no evidence it ever happened.

Let's be real: when one thinks about waterfalls, they don't usually think about waterfalls in Arizona. I can't say I blame anybody for that. It just is. But did you know that, despite being located in a desert, we do have Arizona waterfalls waiting to be experienced? So, I've decided to make a list.

Of all the waterfalls in Arizona, there's one that always, always, always makes every single best-of, must-do list. That waterfall is the world-famous Havasu Falls, located within the Grand Canyon and only accessible by a 22-mile round-trip hike or by helicopter.

When it comes to ghost towns in Arizona, the list is not short - not at all. I mean, that's why I needed to split this into two parts - and here's the second one. If you know of any Arizona ghost towns I missed, let me know - I love to learn about new places. So, just how many ghost towns in Arizona are there?

Perhaps by now you’ve heard of (or driven past) the legendary green McDonald’s located in Sedona, Arizona. When the McDonald’s corporation approached Sedona about opening a restaurant on the west end in 1993, the town wasn’t thrilled with the idea of bright gold arches interrupting the serenity of the landscape. So, a solution was found: instead of the trademark yellow arches and building accents, Sedona’s store would feature teal-green ones.

Did you know that Arizona has its very own species of squirrel that lives nowhere else? Known as the Kaibab squirrel, these little guys are often mistaken for another type thanks to their similarities.

You know, every time I think I've found the most amazing hiking trails in Arizona, I find another one that absolutely blows my mind. Like, there are thousands of incredible trails in the Copper State, but sometimes a trail rises above and beyond. This is one of those trails: the absurdly photogenic Wildcat Trail (West and East Buttes). This hike is what the word 'awesome' was invented for.

Anyone who knows me knows I'm really passionate about abandoned places. Abandoned places in Arizona are extra-special to me, considering I live here. Today, let's explore an abandoned mansion in Arizona up near Kingman you can still access to this day. It's an adventure worthy of having for sure!

Well, it's October, and we all know what that means: Fall has officially begun! I mean, for me, I count seasons starting on their meteorological days, so over here autumn began on September 1st, but I digress. No matter when you start celebrating, happy fall, y'all! When it comes to autumn in Arizona, there are so many awesome things to do that you could easily fill the whole spooky season with delights and only scratch the surface of what's out there.

Arizona has a rich, storied past filled with outlaws, old mines, and a plethora of ghosts to show for it. At the time of this writing, there are about 300 known ghost towns in Arizona, all of which have a story to tell and a bounty of forgotten memories to explore.

Hidden away in far southern Arizona is a stretch of land designated as a state natural area. It's an amazingly There's just one 'problem', though: it's not open to the public. While not entirely inaccessible, this fantastic stretch of natural grassland is an example of the diversity of Arizona's landscape, which, simply put, we are not allowed to witness - at least for now.

Lake Powell is a gigantic (162,595 acres, 185.8 miles long, 254.1 square miles!), man-made reservoir created by the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. Of all the amazing lakes in Arizona, this one's easily among the most popular - it's definitely a summertime favorite among locals and tourists alike. And it's so much more than 'just' a lake!

If I had to pick a season in Arizona (not counting monsoon season) to call my favorite, it would be autumn. What do you know: September 1st just so happens to be the first day of meteorological fall. Calendar fall begins on the 22nd of September, but I'm over the heat. Fall is welcome! I'm stoked. Fall in Arizona is such a magical time.

It's 52 feet tall as of the time of this writing. Its trunk circumference is an incredible 324 inches (that's 27 feet) around. At its top - the crown - branches extend more than 70 feet across. It's more than 1,000 years old.

Located 30 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near the tiny reservation town of Leupp, Grand Falls is an utterly stunning waterfall in Arizona whose volume depends on recent snowmelt or rainfall. It's a sight to behold, and that's too bad, because very few people will be beholding it any time soon.

When I say the Rams Canyon Trail is incredible and offers some of the best views in Arizona along the way, I mean it's genuinely one of those trails you'll never forget once you've done it. It showcases the beauty of the desert so perfectly that even the staunchest of desert-dislikers will admit that, fine, it's beautiful.

When it comes to lakes in Arizona, few are quite as popular and well-known as Lake Pleasant. But did you know that there's an array of bizarre things one can find submerged within the lake? These, coupled with a strange danger surrounding Lake Pleasant that many people either ignore or fail to understand, add a bit of an eerie twist to this popular North Phoenix hangout.

I've lived in Arizona my entire life. Often, fellow locals believe the Copper State is a 'boring desert wasteland' with little excitement and even less rainfall. Other than cacti and sweltering heat, many folks believe the state has nothing more to offer. As it turns out, though, this is incorrect. Arizona is remarkable, and we must step beyond the desert to discover it all.

Hidden away in jaw-droppingly gorgeous Northern Arizona is a fantastic hiking trail that makes every step worth it with dazzling features sure to amaze. At just under six and a half miles long, this amazing trail is jam-packed full of amazing views that you just can't find anywhere else. It's all the wonder and whimsy of Northern Arizona packed into one tough-but-worthy hike you're sure to love.

When folks think about Arizona, they probably don't think about waterfalls. This is shortsighted, though; numerous incredible cascades are peppered throughout the state, and even the locals don't realize they exist. Some of them get all the recognition, like Havasupai Falls, nestled deep in the Grand Canyon, and others are more subtle, like the now-inaccessible Grand "Chocolate" Falls. Today, I'd like to highlight one of my favorite hidden gems in Arizona: Keyhole Sink, which is located in the woods near Parks.

Eastern Arizona is a region that just doesn't get the love and admiration it deserves. While northern Arizona receives all the credit for its beauty (which it should), eastern Arizona is nothing short of perfect. Lovers of the forest, mountains, creeks, and streams will fall hopelessly in love with the region. Why bother with the crowds and bustle of places like…

Hidden away in northeastern Arizona, just a short hour-and-a-half drive from Flagstaff, is an absolutely incredible natural wonder that the rest of the world envies us for. What is it, you might wonder? It's 229.6 square miles of some of the most bizarre landscapes in the country - if not all of North America - and it's all ours right here in the Copper State.

If you've lived in Arizona for any amount of time, you're probably well aware of the existence of the Superstition Mountains. If you're observant, you've likely noticed them looming off in the distance while in the east valley; they're quite unique-looking, to say the least, and they certainly stick out in terms of interesting geological formations in Arizona. They are, though, breathtakingly beautiful, even in all their strangeness.

Hidden - quite literally, actually - about 90 minutes from Phoenix is a gorgeous, sparkling lake that can easily be called Arizona's most remote (and many DO call it that, actually). In fact, one can't reach it easily; it requires some doing to get there, but it's worth every ounce of effort to do so. If you're anything like me, you're not a fan of…

When you think of an 'island', what's the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it's obvious: they think of a small spot of land surrounded by water, usually in the ocean; interestingly, though, this is not the only kind of island that exists on the planet. Did you know that there's such a thing as "sky islands", and Arizona is home to a small handful of them?

Most folks in Arizona know that, in the summer, the Salt River opens up for some pretty legendary tubing adventures. What a lot of folks don't ever realize, though, is that there's more to this river system than just some tubing and wild horses; there's a handful of reservoirs scattered across the mountainscape east of Phoenix and one of them - Saguaro Lake - is easily one of my all-time favorite…

Fun fact: there's an unusual abundance of wine country in Arizona. Our three distinct viticultural zones are sure to amaze any wine lover homesick for Napa Valley! They are Verde Valley, which is in north-central Arizona, Willcox, which is in southern Arizona south-southeast of Tucson, and Sonoita, also in southern Arizona just a bit east of Tucson. Sonoita is easily one of the…

Hidden away within the breathtaking Superstition Wilderness of the Tonto National Forest is a cluster of four lakes along the Salt River that are quite popular among Arizonans for all sorts of water-based shenanigans, like boating and fishing. Among these lakes is Canyon Lake, a place that truly looks and feels like something from a movie set more than any place you might stumble upon in Arizona.

The town of Flagstaff is one of my happy places. Few things are as good for my spirit as retreating north to the cool Ponderosa pines of northern Arizona and getting my think on; it's amazingly wonderful for quieting the chaos within, and there is an assortment of incredible scenic drives near Flagstaff, Arizona, that are perfect for just such an occasion.

All over the internet, you'll find alleged lists of weird laws in Arizona - things like "it's illegal to let a donkey sleep in a bathtub" or "women can't wear pants in Arizona," but surprise, surprise: like many things on the internet, each of these oft-repeated laws don't exist at all. That being said, some laws in Arizona are quite unique, bizarre, or otherwise unusual - so let's take a look at some of those.

Let's be real here: Arizona is an absolutely incredible place. It has thousands of miles of incredible hiking trails, all of which are worth exploring. In the springtime, the conditions for a hiking trip are especially ideal: the temperature outdoors isn't too high just yet - even in the Phoenix metro area - and oftentimes, wildflowers are exploding across the entire state.