Things To Do
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
I was the senior hoofstock keeper here for 2 years. Ask me anything.
Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Stop number two in the animal lover trifecta when visiting Northern Arizona. Pay for a cup of food for the deer and explore the other ambassador animals they have on site.
Bearizona Wildlife Park
Stop number 3 of the animal lover trifecta when visiting Northern Arizona. A zoo/drive-thru wildlife park with food and liquor vendors, a giant gift shop, a nice restaurant, and many North American mammals. Think Yellowstone, but smaller. I met the CEO once super nice guy.
Grand Canyon National Park
When in Northern Arizona, this is a for-sure must-see.
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
A Gage favorite that we got to explore at Christmas time one year.
Salt River Tubing
A summer tradition for our loved ones and us every year.
Jerome Ghost Tours
As many of our loved ones know: Ashlynn LOVES ghost adventures.
Haunted Hamburger
Ashlynn's welcome dinner when she started at Out of Africa, and the location of her Goodbye dinner when she switched gears to being a vet tech. This restaurant group also owns a breakfast place (the clinkscale) and a pizzeria (the haunted pizzano).
Verde Canyon Railroad
We have been dying to do this but haven't found the time. This has been recommended to us since we moved here!
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Feeling like learning something? This ruin site is a hike and an educational opportunity. There is also Montezuma's Well near our house, which is home to an endemic bacterium found only in the arsenic-filled water of this one location.
Page Springs Cellars Tasting Room & Bistro
We go to the pecan and wine festival every year in Camp Verde, and this was our favorite winery featured.