New and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix include expanded parking, new drinking fountains, restrooms and ramadas.
Tag: Hike
8 tips for hiking to see the amazing Keet Seel Canyon ruins of Arizona’s Navajo Nation
The Keet Seel Canyon hike experience ranks among the best in Arizona. Best of all, permits are easy to get and there is no charge for the hike, camping or ruins tour.
3 reasons to put Hanging Garden Trail near Page on your Arizona bucket list
Unlike some of the more popular natural wonders in the Page, AZ area, Hanging Garden is a spectacular short trail that’s easy to access, with no fee.
Tips for hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail from Sirena Rana
If you decide to go for a hike on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, it’s wise to get tips from somebody who knows it well. Sirena Rana Dufault does and she has a few insights for the rest of us.
These totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona don’t require a pass or permit
Check out a few of these trails and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need a permit to take a world-class hike in Arizona.
Kachina rock formation guards the Boynton Canyon vortex in Sedona
While on a hike in Sedona, Charles Golson caught this spectacular image of a rock formation bearing a resemblance to a Kachina woman.
This secret, hidden waterfall in Madera Canyon may be the most accessible in Arizona
Everything you need to know about finding the secret, hidden waterfall in Madera Canyon Recreation Area south of Tucson, Arizona.
Three day digital detox itinerary in Tonto National Forest of Arizona
I found myself needing one of those digital detoxes that have become the thing to do. In this post, I’ll share the complete itinerary of my 3-day detox, complete with pictures.
Practical tips for hiking Grand Canyon down South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and up Bright Angel Trail
So many posts on the web over analyze this spectacular hike. These tips are simple enough for anyone to follow.
Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park
Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.
Best hiking trails for kids in Arizona
Kids like hikes that aren’t boring, but not too challenging either. These Arizona trails meet kid-friendly requirements.
First ever Arizona Trail Thru-Hiker Survey sheds light on who hikes AZT and how they go about it
Who in the world would want to through-hike the Arizona National Scenic Trail? Apparently people from all over the world according to the results from this survey.