Stories from the trail
My love for hiking was sparked in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a wild land of ancient mountains and hidden waterfalls against the backdrop of Gitchee Gumee. When we moved to Arizona in 2014 my flatland strolls were challenged by a harsh, dry landscape, and I’ve grown to enjoy the hot temperatures, rugged lands, and incredible variety that this state holds. Sometimes I hike with friends or family, tho I prefer solo adventures in the Superstition, Mazatzal, Sierra Ancha, and Galiuro Wildernesses, and sometimes dip into the Grand Canyon.
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- LatestUpdate on Sandy Saddle Trail MaintenanceFinally! Sandy Saddle Trail has been cleared all the way to Castersen Seep. This is our first big milestone, and something that the kids and I have been slowly chipping away at - we can now hike all the way to the seep and the nearby …
- Thunder River LoopStanding on the upper reaches of Deer Creek, surrounded by the weird rock formations and scattered brush of …
- Winter Trip to Powers GardenStepping out of my car, legs stiff from the long, dark drive, my breath caught in the bitter cold at Deer …
- Cypress Ridge LoopThere is a hike in the Mazatzal Wilderness that has captured my imagination for years, dating back to when I …
- Rogers Canyon Family OvernightThe winter and spring of 2022 had been quite busy for both the kids and me. Their little legs were taxed …
- Escalante RouteSome hikes in the Grand Canyon are simply iconic. Every trail and view is special, sure… natural wonder …
- Bright Angel / Tonto / HermitCold, brisk air wrapped around me as I stepped out of my car near the Grand Canyon’s Backcountry Office. …
- Tortilla LoopA gentle rain pattered down on my windshield during the last few miles of the drive. Unexpected, though not …
- Grandview / Tonto / New HanceA welcome trickle of light brought my surroundings into a soft fade, and I paused my forward shuffle long …
Featured series
Across the MazatzalsA four-day Labor Day loop that turned into a semi-emergency exit down Davenport Trail.
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