Experience Arizona
Experience Arizona specializes in what to do in Arizona like hiking, biking and four-wheeling. Whether you're a first time Arizona visitor or a native, I'm sure you will find some new adventures to enjoy.
This website is dedicated to exploring Arizona by bike, boot and Jeep. Something I’ve enjoyed for over 25 years. My name is Matt Marine and I love Arizona. Arizona has something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors and has an adventurous spirit.
You can 4WD to a deserted ghost town, hike among cool pine trees or race down a fast singletrack on your mountain bike. Go to About Experience Arizona for more information. For the latest information on what's new to the website, click here.
There's also an interactive Arizona map, information about Arizona and Arizona weather.
You can choose your adventure either by clicking on one of the pictures on the left, or you can find an adventure near you by clicking on the interactive map on the right.
Experience Arizona is different from other websites. Here's just a few things we offer ... and it's all for FREE!
- Detailed trail information (not just a short paragraph copied from some travel webpage based in Maine)
- Detailed maps and GPS coordinates with clickable hotspots
- The latest news and events on outdoor adventures in Arizona
- Downloadable GPS coordinates
- Interactive map (powered by Google Maps)
- Pictures of the adventures
- Consistent trail ratings
- Reviews of gear and equipment
- A HUGE list of other what to do in Arizona
- Information you need for four-wheeling, biking, hiking and Arizona
- Tons of other stuff (take some time to explore the site and let us know if there's something we can do to make it better)
At this time, I've detailed over one hundred adventures throughout Arizona, with more coming every month. There's always going to be something new, from the latest events, news to new adventures - come back and visit often.
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What's New: Hassayampa River Bridge
May 9, 2012
By Matt Marine
This is an awesome piece of Arizona history. Built in 1924 and still in use today, the Hassayampa Bridge is the only bridge in Arizona that combines through and pony truss spans.
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Latest News
Coconino National Forest closing over half of their roads
April 15, 2012
By Matt Marine
The Coconino National Forest is closing more than half its forest roads this May. This will include a ban on vehicle and all-terrain use on over 3000 miles of existing roads areas as part of a 2005 U.S. Forest Service directive to limit off-road driving in the nation's forests.
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Upcoming Events
Great AZ Outdoor Expo - February 11, 2012 at La Encantada in Tucson, Az
If you're interested in the outdoors, this may be a great place for you to talk with people and see some great gear.
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What are QTR's?
QTR's, or Quick Trip Reports, are quick, short and to the point reports about fun places to go and experience in Arizona. Maybe a nice place to hike with your dog, or take the kids to see a mountain stream, or a quick bite to eat in a unique restaurant. It's all fair game with QTR's. Click on the link to be wisked away to some Arizona fun!
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