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Tag: hiking

Why we should still honor the legacy of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Civilian Conservation Corps workers constructed trails, lookout points and shelters in many of the public land in the United States.

hiking, Parks, People
Full moon rising over mountains

Here’s your 2022 full moon planning calendar for Arizona

Use the tips in this post to plan your next amazing full moon viewing experience in Arizona.

hiking, Moon, Phoenix, Photography, Weather
Tall, rocky mountain rise high from desert

Breathtaking views from Picacho Peak summit are the reward for venturing outside of your comfort zone

Picacho Peak is well-known among ambitious hikers as a one of Arizona’s more challenging adventures.

Hike, hiking, Rock, South
Willow Springs Lake and forest

This short and easy trail to Willow Springs Lake gets more scenic the further you hike

If you’re looking for a relatively short hike with beautiful scenery on the Mogollon Rim, take a stroll on the trail to Willow Springs Lake from the Horse Trap Trailhead near Forest Lakes.

Easy, Hike, hiking, Rim, Short
Mogollon Rim Sunset

Good luck finding a more scenic, fully accessible trail than Rim Lakes Vista Overlook on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim

If physical limitations make hiking rugged terrain impossible for you or someone you know, Rim Lakes Vista Trail is a great place to enjoy the boundless beauty of the Mogollon Rim.

Easy, Hike, hiking, Mountains, Rim, Short
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Phoenix author’s Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide climbs to #1 spot on Kindle

Arizona Bucket List, available in ebook hard cover, and paperback formats on Amazon, features 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon State.

arizonabucketlist, GrandCanyon, hiking, Kayaking, People
Sunset Crater Volcano after a January 2021 snowstorm

See how volcanic activity created Sunset Crater and other mountains in northern Arizona

The mountainous, northern Arizona landscape was created by volcanoes. At Sunset Crater National Monument, you can see one up close.

Flagstaff, hiking, Mountains, North, trails
ruins of old cabin

This mellow hike to Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park is just right

Not too easy; not too hard: At three miles in length, the relatively short and moderately-pitched trail to Lost Ranch is just right.

Hike, hiking, Parks, Phoenix, Rock, Short, Valley
man and woman hiking up a trail in the mountainous Arizona desert

Nobody intends to get lost while hiking but here’s how to prepare in case it happens to you

A pair of hikers spent an unplanned night in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains wilderness area and have some tips to share with other hikers.

gear, hiking, People, Superstitions, Valley
People gathered to look at Grand Canyon from viewpoint

Something good to look forward to in 2021: Free days at all National Parks in Arizona

Each year the National Parks Service allows free entrance to all national parks and monuments on a handful of days. Here are the 2021 dates.

Ancestral, hiking, Parks, Water
Full moon rising over mountains

Here’s your 2021 planning calendar for amazing full moon experiences in Arizona

Use the tips in this post to plan your next amazing full moon viewing experience in Arizona.

hiking, Moon, Phoenix, Photography, Weather
man playing flute on mountain top

In a year of letdowns, Global Peace Warrior Ken Koshio lifted spirits atop Piestewa Peak with his inspiring music

In 2020, early morning hikers on Piestewa Peak received a spiritual boost by the inspiring sounds of taiko-style drummer Ken Koshio.

Ancestral, Hike, hiking, Mountains, People, Phoenix, Valley

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