Practical, health-conscious tools and guides for families exploring Arizona and the Southwest.
Founder & Editor
Mark Stephenson, RN
I am an Arizona father, Registered Nurse (RN), and long-time outdoor enthusiast. I created Health & Travels because traditional travel guides frequently skip the exact practical details families need to stay safe—like accurate heat risks, shade availability, bathroom locations, water refills, and realistic kid stamina limits.
Combining my clinical background in health and safety with years of hands-on Arizona trail experience, my goal is to give parents straightforward, reliable information so they can explore Arizona with confidence.
The Health & Travels Ecosystem
Health & Travels operates across a unified suite of publications and trip-planning tools:
HealthandTravels.com (Main Hub)
The central brand authority and resource hub establishing safety frameworks, family logistics standards, and Arizona destination overview guides.
Sage Adventure Planner (sage.healthandtravels.com)
Our interactive destination and trail application designed specifically for families to filter activities by kid age, shade, heat exposure, difficulty, and drive time.
Health & Travels Newsletter (newsletter.healthandtravels.com)
Twice-weekly field notes, seasonal recommendations, hidden spots, and practical safety updates delivered directly to thousands of Arizona readers.
Arizona Hikers Association
Community resources, printable trail checklists, and member benefits for outdoor enthusiasts throughout Arizona.