When the blog editor for redfin.com asked me about hidden gem hiking trails in Phoenix. this one came to mind immediately.
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Memorable winter sunset 01-11-2022
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.
Sunrise transforms the sky above Phoenix into a kaleidoscope of colors
We see a lot of great sunrises in Arizona. After all, it is the Valley of the Sun. But there was something special about the sunrise on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dee Gutierrez of Phoenix captured it perfectly.
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.
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.
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.
Phoenix Summit Challenge can take you to new heights
Every year, the City of Phoenix hosts the Phoenix Summit Challenge. The challenge is to hike to seven specific mountain summits in seven days.
Take an exhilarating stroll up Quartz Ridge Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Since Trail #8 in Phoenix Mountains Preserves goes right by a deposit of quartz the size of a VW Bus near the top of a ridge, it has earned the nickname Quartz Ridge Trail.
Perfect mixture of clouds and sun sets Arizona sky on fire
Arizona is known for fabulous sunrises and sunsets. But this sunset image captured from a north Phoenix neighborhood on January … More
Piestewa Peak base area upgrades improve experience, expand access to popular hiking trails in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
New and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix include expanded parking, new drinking fountains, restrooms and ramadas.
Piestewa Peak a fitting memorial for one of Arizona’s bravest daughters: Lori Piestewa
Piestewa Peak, the second tallest in Phoenix, rises high above the city and serves as a lasting memorial to Lori Ann Piestewa – the first American Indian woman to lose her life in a war on foreign soil.