{"id":33495,"date":"2026-07-14T07:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=33495"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:16:28","slug":"trade-phoenix-heat-for-kayaks-and-cowboys-on-the-ultimate-verde-valley-weekend-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/up-north\/trade-phoenix-heat-for-kayaks-and-cowboys-on-the-ultimate-verde-valley-weekend-escape","title":{"rendered":"Trade Phoenix Heat for Kayaks and Cowboys on the Ultimate Verde Valley Weekend Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to board a plane or spend weeks planning an elaborate vacation to find cooler temperatures and a change of scenery. Just 90 minutes north of Phoenix, the Verde Valley offers a weekend that\u2019s full of outdoor adventure and Old West nostalgia, making it an easy getaway for families, couples, and anyone looking to slow down for a couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aptly named \u201cKayaks and Cowboys\u201d experience combines two of the region\u2019s most memorable attractions: an evening at <a href=\"https:\/\/blazinm.com\/\">Blazin\u2019 M Ranch<\/a> in Cottonwood followed by a guided kayaking adventure on the scenic Verde River with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkdalekayak.com\/\">Clarkdale Kayak Company<\/a> the next morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33497 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071218\/DSC00004.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adventure begins at Blazin\u2019 M, a family-owned destination that has entertained guests for more than three decades. Before dinner, visitors can wander through the ranch\u2019s recreated frontier town, where activities range from axe throwing and a ride aboard the Dream West Express train to feed Highland cows to a petting zoo, escape room, mini golf, BB gun shooting, saloon, shopping, and Woody\u2019s Wooden Art Gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dinner is a ranch-style feast featuring barbecue chicken, slow-roasted pulled pork, honey-buttered cornbread, and all the traditional sides, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Longtime visitors know to expect plenty of laughter, including one dinner tradition involving cornbread muffins that has become part of the ranch\u2019s signature experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071334\/DSC00095-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33505 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071334\/DSC00095-1-1024x576.jpg\"  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href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33502\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33502 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071245\/DSC01012.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople are looking for experiences that feel real and memorable. At The Blazin\u2019 M, you don\u2019t have to get on a plane or spend a week planning a vacation,\u201d Glass said. \u201cFamilies can spend the evening together riding the train, listening to live music, laughing at the show, and making memories for a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than rushing home after the show, many visitors choose to spend the night in the Verde Valley. Area lodging partners make it easy to stay nearby, allowing guests to wake up refreshed and ready for the second half of the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33504 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071328\/DSC00019-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just outside Sedona in historic Clarkdale, the Verde River winds through towering canyon walls, shady cottonwood groves, and surprisingly lush landscapes. It\u2019s a setting many visitors don\u2019t expect to find in the state, and Clarkdale Kayak Company gives guests an easy way to experience it firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided tours begin at the Dream West Caboose in downtown Clarkdale before guests head to the river to paddle 3.5 miles downstream in beginner-friendly inflatable kayaks. Along the way, certified guides share stories about the Verde River\u2019s history, ecology, wildlife, and significance, transforming the outing into something more meaningful than a typical float trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33503 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-1024x576.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071254\/DSC00071.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paddlers often spot great blue herons gliding overhead, turtles sunning themselves on river rocks, hawks soaring above canyon walls, and fish swimming beneath the clear water. Every tour includes all necessary equipment, including the kayak, paddle, Coast Guard-approved life vest, dry bag, bottled water, and shuttle transportation. Children as young as five can participate in tandem kayaks alongside a parent or guardian, making it a fun option for multi-generational families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"576\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33506 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-1024x576.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14071356\/DSC09916.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, the two experiences showcase very different, yet equally authentic, sides of Arizona. One celebrates the state\u2019s Western heritage through music, food, and family traditions, while the other highlights the beauty of one of its most treasured waterways. For those looking to extend their stay, the Verde Valley serves as an ideal home base for exploring nearby attractions, including Sedona, Jerome, local wineries, the Verde Canyon Railroad, and countless hiking trails. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/blazinm.com\/\">blazinm.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkdalekayak.com\/\">clarkdalekayak.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Swap triple-digit temperatures for cool river water, Western charm, and family memories with this Northern Arizona 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