Xplore Outside Adventures

Xplore Outside Adventures Xplore Outside is a local Scottsdale guiding tour company nestled in the heart of the Arizona Sonoran Desert.
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We specialize in guided photography, birding, and naturalist tours.

Arizona’s fall color begins in September and runs through December, offering months of vibrant beauty. We know your vaca...
10/11/2024

Arizona’s fall color begins in September and runs through December, offering months of vibrant beauty. We know your vacation time is precious, and we’re here to support you in planning the perfect desert getaway. Check us out to optimize your visit and make the most of this incredible season!

Hiking in the desert at dawn is a magical experience as the early morning light slowly creeps across the landscape, awak...
08/21/2024

Hiking in the desert at dawn is a magical experience as the early morning light slowly creeps across the landscape, awakening the desert. Plan now for a tour that captures the essence of the Sonoran Desert, where every sunrise offers a new perspective.

🐢A dedicated team of citizen scientists and researchers at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy have successfully equipped 2...
08/09/2024

🐢A dedicated team of citizen scientists and researchers at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy have successfully equipped 25 tortoises with dataloggers. Additionally, another 22 tortoises have been assessed and marked.

This crucial work and research is a significant step toward ensuring the long-term protection of regional connectivity. By advancing our conservation and research goals, the conservancy advocates for science-based management practices that will help protect these incredible creatures and their habitats for future generations.

Sometimes the light is just right.
05/08/2024

Sometimes the light is just right.

Out of town friends are the best!
02/03/2024

Out of town friends are the best!

The snow is in the high country, but the deserts are warm. Please join us for a tour in the desert.
01/10/2024

The snow is in the high country, but the deserts are warm. Please join us for a tour in the desert.

As a business that values both the beauty of this land and its indigenous significance, we express our gratitude for the...
08/11/2023

As a business that values both the beauty of this land and its indigenous significance, we express our gratitude for the creation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon Monument. This monument protects this iconic landscape, aquifers, wildlife, and cultural values essential to the greater Grand Canyon Region. Thank you, President Biden, for taking counsel with tribal leadership to preserve the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon Monument.

The Havasupai call it baaj nwaavjo, or “where Indigenous peoples roam.” To the Hopi, it is i’tah kukveni, or “our ancestral footprints.” In English, we call the canyon that lies at the center of this region “the Grand Canyon.”

It’s that time of year to be in the Sonoran Desert 🌵.
04/18/2023

It’s that time of year to be in the Sonoran Desert 🌵.

An international group from Australia, the UK, and the USA.  A delightful time to be out in the desert
04/15/2023

An international group from Australia, the UK, and the USA. A delightful time to be out in the desert

wildflowers everywhere
04/14/2023

wildflowers everywhere

 is not just one of the world’s greatest treasures–it’s the ancestral homelands of several tribes who have lived in and ...
04/11/2023

is not just one of the world’s greatest treasures–it’s the ancestral homelands of several tribes who have lived in and visited the area since time immemorial. 

We support tribes’ efforts to protect these lands for future generations.

Thank you, , and in the effort to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.

I love the spring bloom in the desert
04/10/2023

I love the spring bloom in the desert

I love the owl clover in the desert.
04/07/2023

I love the owl clover in the desert.

The hedgehogs are coming.
03/21/2023

The hedgehogs are coming.

March storm touches the desert 🌵
03/05/2023

March storm touches the desert 🌵

We are so fortunate to have this rich cultural history in the Southwest. It is amazing to experience these archeological...
02/08/2023

We are so fortunate to have this rich cultural history in the Southwest. It is amazing to experience these archeological sites and learn from the rich history they hold.

Sunny in Scottsdale 🌵
02/01/2023

Sunny in Scottsdale 🌵

Winter rains have arrived in the Sonoran Desert and the desert is coming alive. These rains are crucial for recharging t...
01/17/2023

Winter rains have arrived in the Sonoran Desert and the desert is coming alive. These rains are crucial for recharging the desert and providing nourishment for the plant and animal life that call this place home.

This December issue of  features one of my winter images from the Grand Canyon on the back page.  I feel we are lucky to...
12/03/2022

This December issue of features one of my winter images from the Grand Canyon on the back page.  I feel we are lucky to live in a place like Phoenix, where we have abundant winter sunshine but can access the snowy high country in a matter of hours.  The December issue is available on newsstands now.  Thank you, Phoenix Home & Garden!

Cooler morning temperatures make early outings delightful.
09/27/2022

Cooler morning temperatures make early outings delightful.

Summer is fading and it’s time to Xplore Outside 🥾
09/01/2022

Summer is fading and it’s time to Xplore Outside 🥾

Ride the Preserve 😃
06/24/2022

Ride the Preserve 😃

The Grand Canyon is a national treasure, and a key engine for Arizona's economy as millions of visitors experience these...
06/07/2022

The Grand Canyon is a national treasure, and a key engine for Arizona's economy as millions of visitors experience these awe-inspiring lands every year.  Outdoor recreation and tourism industries depend on the region's lands and water for their livelihood, but contamination from uranium mining could threaten all of this.

Thankfully, and are championing the Grand Canyon Protection Act and secured a Senate hearing for this critical legislation today.  Now, it's time for the Senate to act and permanently protect the Grand Canyon region!  

Early morning is prime time to start the off right.
06/01/2022

Early morning is prime time to start the off right.

Spring ride in the Preserve
05/26/2022

Spring ride in the Preserve

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