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May 27, 2021Activities, Camping, Experiences, FAMILY, Glamping

Exploring Camp Verde, Part 2

A Guide to Local Coffee Shops

Nothing beats a stroll down Main Street with a cup o’ joe in hand, enjoying the sights and sounds of Camp Verde’s downtown buzz.

If you have a few days booked with us at Waypoint Outposts, you can strategize your trips into Camp Verde for a rejuvenating treat at one of the local coffee shops. Just over a ten-minute drive into town, and you can pull up a chair at one of our favorite cafes. Our next blog shares more in-town adventures, but for now, let’s talk food.

We’ll work our way down Main Street so you can get a scope of which coffee shop is your best fit.

Top 4 Coffee Shops

Thanks a Latte Espresso Cafe: If you have time, we recommend you plan to dine in at this stop. Thanks a Latte Espresso Cafe is one of our local favorites! They roast their delicious blends of coffee beans on site. In addition to a large menu of pastries, breakfast items, smoothies, and of course, coffee, they offer lunch items as well. With comfy seating inside and out, you can enjoy a covered patio that is also pet-friendly. No one has to be left back at camp! A stop here is well worth your time.
Verde Cafe: Just down the road, you’ll find a cute little shop called Verde Cafe. Make note this coffee stop is only open 6AM-2PM on weekdays. Saturdays and Sundays, the cafe is closed. But, still make it a priority of your Camp Verde tour! You can find great prices and a variety of breakfast and lunch items to fill you up. There’s no chance of leaving hungry with the full menu of breakfast and lunch items.
Udderly Divine: What pairs better with coffee than a homemade apple pie? At Udderly Divine, you can pair your coffee with some of our favorite desserts in Camp Verde! Ice cream, pies, and other pastries are just one fraction of the menu. Stop by for your coffee and stay to enjoy the aesthetic of the old western decor. You’ll find colorful murals on the walls and other western-infused themes. We give this stop two thumbs up for your sweet tooth!
Wingfield Bread Company: Since we’re on Main Street, we’ve got to throw in this stop for freshly baked bread! The smells alone will entice you in, but you’ll stay for the hot-out-of-the-oven, fresh croissants or focaccia bread. Pull up a chair for a unique, artisan sandwich, or enjoy a fresh salad! Wingfield Bread Company is a welcome stop for any visitor. The bright and fun colors make for an enjoyable atmosphere to enjoy a light lunch or an afternoon treat!

Perks of Camp Verde Coffee

There’s something special about driving into a cozy downtown, strolling down Main Street, and enjoying quality home-cooked food. Each of these spots made it on our top-four list, not only for the food and coffee, but for the memories you’ll make sitting around the table with your friends and family.

We find Camp Verde to be such a great day trip to take from our Waypoint Outposts, and we hope you’ll get to experience the small town charm of all Camp Verde has to offer.

Book with us soon so you can hit up these fun spots. How does…this weekend sound? We’ve got a tent with your name on it!

May 27, 2021Activities, Camping, Experiences, FAMILY, Glamping

Exploring Camp Verde, Part 1

A Guide to the Best Hiking

Hiking is the main draw for many visitors to Arizona in general. With countless mountains, ranging from simple, to intermediate, to challenging, there is a place for any level of adventure seeker wanting to hit the trails.

Climate Check: When to visit

We begin our travel guide in the quaint and cozy town of Camp Verde, Arizona. This small town is a quick 12-minute drive from our Safari Village Waypoint Outpost. It boasts mild weather year-round, making it a perfect place for hiking and enjoying the outdoors at any time.

During the summer, you can expect average highs to be in the mid 90s. Wintertime brings averages down to the mid 60s, but spring’s blend of high 70s makes it the ideal time to enjoy this region.

“Verde,” Spanish for green, gives the valley a fitting name due to the lush greenery. Sheltered by the surrounding mountains and watered by Arizona’s summer rain, this spot is ideal for fellow outdoor adventurers to get their fix of hikes year round.

Top 3 Hiking Spots

Montezuma Castle National Monument Trail: This easy hike is a short, less-than-half-a-mile walk to a historical landmark of cliff dwellings, preserved from over 1000 years ago! Most say the $10/person fee is worth it! You’ll get to enjoy a paved path, winding its way to some river views of Beaver Creek. At the end of the trail, marvel at the ancient ruins of the Sinagua, a diverse and resourceful people group whose structures stand to this day!
Copper Canyon Loop Trail 504: Just under four miles, this hike is easy for all hikers. You can enjoy the views of the landscape and optional waterfall stretch, with minimal effort, making this trail a popular one! You can find this hike on the outer, southwest edge of Camp Verde.
McDonald Trail: The unique feature of the McDonald trail is its abundance of caves! This 1-mile trek out and back is a moderately difficult hike. Unique landscape and views will allow for some picturesque stops along the way. Don’t forget your water!

Exploring the Verde River

We can’t forget the namesake of the Camp Verde region! The Verde River is a big selling point for this vacation destination. Varying skill levels of canoers and kayakers can each find a good fit for venturing down the river. An 18-mile stretch through town is great for beginners to find spots to practice, while those seeking a bigger thrill can make their way to the 41-mile stretch of a more rustic and scenic float south of Camp Verde.

The following access points are great for beginners wanting to try some kayaking!

Lower TAPCO river access point to Tuzigoot
The Skidmore Lane river access point to Bignotti river access point in the Prescott National Forest
Black Bridge river access point to Beasley Flat river access point in the Town of Camp Verde

If you’re looking for a pit stop to do some fishing or boating, the White Bridge Picnic Site offers options to set up for a picnic lunch and enjoy a lazy afternoon. This is a great spot for access to Beasley Flat or Clear Creek, with a paved ramp leading to the river.

After all this adventuring, you’re going to be hungry! Be sure to check out our favorite coffee shops and cafes in our next blog.

Don’t forget to tag us in all your adventure photos! We’ll be ready for you back at camp with a nice campfire when you’ve returned from a full day of outdoor fun.

Sources:

https://www.campverde.az.gov/our-community/weather

https://visitcampverde.com/

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/montezuma-castle-national-monument-trail

https://visitcampverde.com/verde-river/

http://www.bluetrailsguide.org/find-a-blue-trail/tips-for-paddling-the-verde-river/

May 18, 2021Camping, Glamping

The Adventure Begins

An Introduction to Waypoint Outposts

Welcome to Waypoint Outposts! If we haven’t met you yet, we want to! We love making new friends and growing our circle of outdoor enthusiasts.

We’ve found this community of people (people like you!) to be so much fun. A shared love for nature is a shared love for beauty, adventure, fun stories, new scenery, and most importantly…s’mores. Just kidding…kind of.

Each new friend and visitor at Waypoint Outposts is bound to experience the joy and thrill of nature, mixed with the comfort and ease of home. We think you’ll find it to be the perfect formula when you can be outside, enjoy wildlife, spend quality time with friends and family, and then head back to a cozy bed for the night. It truly makes all the difference when your first hours of camping are not spent setting up tents in the dark, tripping over coolers, and trying to pound out the rocks under your sleeping bag.

With your accommodations at our Waypoint Outposts, you can turn your full attention to the itinerary planning! We would love to spend some time sharing all of our favorite spots in the Camp Verde area, so stay tuned for the next blog, where we’ll begin to highlight the best of the best this area has to offer!

We’ve got all the tips and info you need to customize your next glamping trip at Waypoint Outposts for memorable fun throughout your stay. Consider us your glamping gurus. The truth is, we think glamping is the most epic way to experience the outdoors. Our founders at Waypoint Outposts have awesome experiences to draw from when it comes to glamping in style. Let’s meet them now!

Meet Jason and Taylor

Jason and Taylor are the masterminds behind this epic glamping experience. With an affinity for the outdoors, they make camping with family and friends a priority, enjoying nature and seeking new adventures.

But they are no ordinary campers! A knack for comfortable “glamping” accommodations has allowed them to adventure in style. Only this power couple could plan a six-week road trip, covering 6,000 miles across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, all with their three young girls, and come back with a dream for how to offer this experience to others.

The launching of Waypoint Outposts was a culmination of the joy and fun they experienced on this trip, mixed with the desire to provide a way for others to experience it too. They teamed up with many friends to make their dream a reality.

Jason brings the ability to visualize, develop, and market the plans, while Taylor’s creative eye polishes each site to its fullest potential. In turn, guests of the Outposts walk away with much more than a few nights under the stars. They walk away with laughter, rich conversation around the campfire, and lasting memories.

How It Works

Are you intrigued by the possibility of staying with us? We’d love to clarify how our Waypoint Outposts work so you can be confident when booking. When you reserve nights at Waypoint Outposts, you’re getting a furnished campsite with all you need for a comfy stay. It’s all set up and ready for you when you get here!

What’s Included

A spacious 120-square-foot canvas tent
Real beds, cozy linens, blankets, and pillows
Portable heater
WiFi
Dresser, rugs, and other accessorized furnishings
Shared fire pits
Camp kitchen access
Hammock stations
Yard games
Camp restrooms (with shower and flushing toilet)

Save the time and energy it takes to think through your packing list, haul the gear, and set up your site. The Waypoint Outposts are a perfect way to experience the fun of camping without the hassle of hauling and setting up gear.

About The Camp Setup

Each Waypoint Outpost, each campsite, and even down to each tent setup is intentionally built, furnished, and decorated with you in mind.

Enjoying a stay at one of our Waypoint Outposts is more than a space to sleep. It’s space to spend time with family while playing some corn hole. It’s space to laugh and sing around a campfire with s’mores to share. It’s space to take a breather from the busyness of life and breathe in fresh air, listen to sounds of nature, and be refueled inside.

It’s our joy to be able to provide a space that does each of these things for our guests. We love hearing the stories about memories made, relationships strengthened, and the all around refreshment nature can bring to our souls!

Jason said it best when summing up one of his family camping adventures. “We never could have anticipated the good that came from this trip. Our girls explored all day everyday. Seeing the way nature brought all of us such joy and rejuvenation to our souls, in ways we didn’t know we needed, was the greatest gift.”

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