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HIKE | CARNEY SPRINGS TRAIL | MESA, AZ

This is the true beast hike of the Superstitions. If you think Flatiron is a toughy, give this a whirl! You will be poked, prodded, slapped, smacked, jolted, tripped and stabbed the entire way, but rewarded with arguably the finest sights the valley of the sun has to offer: the entire Superstition Ridgeline, Flatiron and the sprawling city to your west, Gold Canyon and Hieroglyphics to the South, the rugged landscape of the Supes to the East, and both Weavers Needle and Four Peaks to the North among many, many other features.

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CHILL | Banjo Bill Picnic Area

Banjo Bill Picnic Area is a lush, beautiful location with a flowing ribbon of water that blends in with the neighboring Oak Creek Canyon rocks and buttes. You could spend an entire day hopping from one activity to the next on the grounds since they are so varied. Bring a hammock, read a book, bring the taco kit and cerveza; do anything you want in one of Arizona's most beautiful places.

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PREPARING FOR A HOTEL PHOTO SHOOT

In todays world, consumers are more engaged by images then paragraphs of descriptive text then ever before. That’s why spending the time and resources to ensure that you have thoughtful, well-curated photos of your hotel is worth the extra effort. To make sure the photo shoot is a success, here are some tips on how to best prepare your hotel.

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HIKE | Top 5 Mental Health Benefits of Hiking

Hiking through a natural environment is more effective than simply taking a stroll through the city. While any sort of walking certainly has physical health benefits, walking through nature has the addition of mental health benefits. Hiking in a countryside environment offers increased mental benefits over walking through built-up areas. In addition, hiking seems to reduce the effect of the part of your brain that brings about bad moods.

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