Arizona made easier for families

Find your family’s next Arizona adventure.

Tell us where you’re starting and what fits your family. Choose from a short list, then review and save your day plan with Sage. Free, with no account needed.

Plan My Arizona Adventure

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1 · Choose

What fits your family today?

Five quick choices. Add comfort or food needs only if they matter to your day.

Where are you starting?

Who’s going?

How much time do you have?

How far will you drive?

What sounds good?

Comfort & food needs (optional)

Select what matters. We’ll flag tradeoffs; availability is not guaranteed.

Prioritize shade Bathrooms matter Stroller / step-free access matters

Any food needs?

Drive times are broad estimates, not live navigation. Submitted choices stay in this tab so you can return from Sage. Save the shortlist to keep it on this device between visits. Review current access before leaving.

Choose an outing to plan

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Keep your shortlist

Save these ideas on your device or email the shortlist to yourself. You can save the complete day plan in Sage after choosing an outing.

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Start with a complete guide

Arizona adventures, with the details that matter

Explore original field photos and practical advice from Health & Travels. Choose an outing that fits your group before building your itinerary.

Not sure where to begin? Use the Arizona Family Adventure Hub to choose by age, season, drive time, shade, bathrooms and trip style.

Families on the Hole-in-the-Rock formation at Papago Park

Papago Park with kids

See the terrain in our original photos, compare the outing for different ages, and plan around heat, uneven footing and nearby Phoenix Zoo.

Read the Papago guide →

Red sandstone walls and Wet Beaver Creek in a green canyon

The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek

A rocky seven-mile round trip deserves a realistic plan. Preview the trail photos and read about parking, water, turnaround time and swimming safety.

Read the Wet Beaver Creek guide →

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Explore a West Valley outing through original park photos, with cool-season planning advice and links for checking current conditions.

Read the Estrella Mountain guide →

Before you head out: read our family hiking safety guide. Looking elsewhere? Browse all Arizona guides.

Plan the adventure. Wear the adventure.

Health & Travels helps you choose where to go, Sage helps you plan the day, and the Arizona Hikers Association shop offers apparel, hats, and drinkware for people who love exploring Arizona.

Shopping and AHA membership are optional. Our destination guides and trip planner remain free to use.

Explore the AHA Shop

Need a license or park pass? Visit our official licenses & park passes directory.

Getting ready for a hike? Start with our free family day-hike checklist.