Badger Springs is a little gem hidden off of the side of the I-17 just north of Sunset Point. Its about 1.5 miles out and back and the destination spot is where the Agua Fria River meets with Badger Springs. This spot is popular for anyone just trying to stretch their legs on the car ride or take a short stop. I always prefer to stop here as opposed to Sunset Point. This isn't a rest stop though, it's a National Monument so pack it in and pack it out!

The Cornville waterfalls are a little known or at least not very trafficked spot. These waterfalls are not natural but are just some runoff water from the local wineries in Cornville. They pump the water from the Verde River onto their farms and water their crops and then it flows back into the Verde creating three gorgeous waterfalls. Along with the waterfalls, there are several spots where it opens up deep enough to swim and a couple rope swings could can be found there as well.

Located in Rimmrock Arizona, this roughly 7 mile out and back tail is a beautiful place to get away from the city and into nature. Once you get back to "The Crack" there is a nice swimming hole and some cliffs to jump off. Wet Beaver Creek runs directly through to cliffsides creating "the crack". It is a highly trafficked trail, especially during the warmer months. If you pack it in, pack it out!

About nine miles south of Bartlett lake along the Verde River there is a popular recreation spot called Needle Rock. Mostly people are wading around the shallows and fishing. However, there are some rather tall cliffs to jump off for the daring. Sometimes kayakers come down the river from behind Bartlett, using this spot as an end to there journey down river.