Mark Stephenson

Father, husband, former cardiac cath lab nurse staying healthy hiking Arizona trails.

Arizona Family Hiking

Aug 3, 2026

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5 min read

🌵 Goodyear, Arizona:

Where Desert Adventures Lead to Great Food and Cozy Family Stays 🌅

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 31, 2026

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4 min read

🏞️ Discovering Eagar, Arizona

A Pine-Filled Family Escape in Arizona’s White Mountains 🌲✨

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

🌵 Gilbert, Arizona:

The “Outside-All-Day” Reset Your Family Needs ☀️👟🌳

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 24, 2026

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5 min read

🌲 Pinetop–Lakeside, Arizona:

A Pine-Fresh Family Weekend Outdoors

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 20, 2026

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5 min read

🌵 Safford, Arizona:

The Outdoor Family Escape That Helps Everyone Reset

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 17, 2026

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5 min read

🏜️ Chandler, Arizona:

Your Family’s Cool-Down Summer Escape 🌞👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Discovering Gila Bend, Arizona

Your Family’s Quiet Desert Escape 🌵🚐

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 10, 2026

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5 min read

Quartzsite, Arizona:

The Desert Town Where Families Unplug and Explore 🌵💛

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 6, 2026

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5 min read

Phoenix, Arizona:

Your Family’s Summer Desert Splash Escape 🌵💦☀️

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jul 3, 2026

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5 min read

🌲 Hawley Lake, Arizona:

The Quiet Family Escape You’ll Never Forget ✨

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

Sonoita, Arizona:

Where Busy Families Trade Screen Glow for Grape Rows 🍇🌄

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 26, 2026

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5 min read

🌵 Discover Marana, Arizona:

The Desert Reset Your Family Will Actually Enjoy ☀️

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 19, 2026

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9 min read

Glendale, Arizona:

Desert Trails, Big-League Fun & Family-Friendly Food in the West Valley 🌵❤️

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 15, 2026

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5 min read

Clarkdale, Arizona:

The Tiny Outdoor Town That Makes Families Slow Down 🚂🌿🌄

Mark Stephenson

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

🍓 Strawberry, Arizona

The “Buddy Trip” Town Where Kids Play, Grown-Ups Breathe, and Phones Get Bored 🌲✨

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 5, 2026

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4 min read

🚗🌵 Kingman, Arizona:

The Route 66 Outdoor Reset Your Family Needs ☀️🥾

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Arizona Family Hiking

Jun 1, 2026

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5 min read

🌵 Cave Creek, Arizona

Wild Trails, Fresh Eats, and Starry Sleeps (For Families Who Want Real Time Together) 🐴✨

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

May 29, 2026

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4 min read

🌵 Nogales, Arizona:

Play Outside First. Then Eat. Then Sleep Like a Rock. 😴✨

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Arizona Family Hiking

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

🌄 Mayer, Arizona:

Big Sky Play Days With Your Crew ❤️

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Places to Stay

May 22, 2026

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7 min read

Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Places to Stay

Cottonwood AZ Family Adventure Guide

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

May 18, 2026

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6 min read

🏔️ Crown King, Arizona:

The Backroad Mountain Escape Built for Dirty Boots, Full Bellies, and Tired Kids 🤠🌲

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

May 15, 2026

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5 min read

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

The 48-Hour Forest Reset Your Family Needs 🌲✨

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Arizona Family Hiking

May 11, 2026

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3 min read

🌵 Douglas, Arizona:

The Weekend That Gets Your Kids Dirty (In a Good Way) 😄☀️

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Arizona Family Hiking

May 8, 2026

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4 min read

🌄 “Why Didn’t We Come Here Sooner?!”

Patagonia, AZ: The Tiny Town That Makes Your Family Talk Again (On Purpose) 😄👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Mark Stephenson

Arizona Family Hiking

🌄 You Won’t Believe What We Found in the Desert

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

🌄 You Won’t Believe What We Found in the Desert

The Family Retreat Hiding in Kayenta, Arizona 🌵✨

Mark Stephenson

Mark Stephenson

🌵 Goodyear, Arizona:

🏞️ Discovering Eagar, Arizona

🌵 Gilbert, Arizona:

🌲 Pinetop–Lakeside, Arizona:

🌵 Safford, Arizona:

🏜️ Chandler, Arizona:

Discovering Gila Bend, Arizona

Quartzsite, Arizona:

Phoenix, Arizona:

🌲 Hawley Lake, Arizona:

Sonoita, Arizona:

🌵 Discover Marana, Arizona:

Glendale, Arizona:

Clarkdale, Arizona:

🍓 Strawberry, Arizona

🚗🌵 Kingman, Arizona:

🌵 Cave Creek, Arizona

🌵 Nogales, Arizona:

🌄 Mayer, Arizona:

Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Cottonwood, Arizona Family Adventure Guide: Hikes, Food, and Places to Stay

🏔️ Crown King, Arizona:

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

🌵 Douglas, Arizona:

🌄 “Why Didn’t We Come Here Sooner?!”

🌄 You Won’t Believe What We Found in the Desert

Hello… 👋 I’m Mark.