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🥾🌄 We hiked the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Trail and what an adventure.

This hike is no joke. The Echo Canyon Trail climbs about 1,280 feet in elevation over roughly 1.2 miles to the summit, making it one of the most challenging and rewarding hikes in the Phoenix area. The steep sections and rock scrambling definitely get your heart pumping, but the views at the top are absolutely worth it.

The elevation gain on this hike is almost the same as climbing the Empire State Building, which stands about 1,250 feet to the roof. So basically, we climbed the height of an iconic skyscraper😄.

Grateful for the fresh air, the challenge, and another Arizona adventure in the books. If you’re thinking about trying it, bring water, good shoes, and determination.

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Happy Birthday to my amazing sister Carrie Pipp.🎉💛 My Sister, thank you for always being up for adventure, laughter, and making memories that last a lifetime. Here’s to more road trips, hikes, and exploring together. Love you so much, Happy Birthday. 🎂🥳
Getting to celebrate you while exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park made the day even more unforgettable.

We walked all the way down into the cavern together and wow, pictures truly don’t do it justice. Every turn felt like stepping into another world.

Fun facts we learned along the way:
The cavern was formed over millions of years by sulfuric acid dissolving limestone, not just water like most caves.
🦇 It’s home to hundreds of thousands of bats that fly out at sunset during certain times of the year.
⬇️ The Natural Entrance trail drops about 750 feet underground, basically like walking down a 75-story building.
💡 The famous “Big Room” is one of the largest cave chambers in North America.

Thank you Brothers, Sisters and Friends who showed up, walked together, and took part in the MLK Walk and festivities. Your energy and unity truly honored Dr. King’s legacy. Seeing our community come together in service and love was inspiring.
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BIG shout out to the officers who helped keep everyone safe throughout the event❤️‍🔥.

💡 Fun Fact, MLK Day is the only federal holiday recognized as a National Day of Service, encouraging action through service.

“Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.

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Kids are going to love us this year….
Mixing it up this Halloween… toothbrushes, floss, and paste! 😜 🪥 🦷.