[Note: the following information was current as of August 1, 2020.] The Bighorn Fire, named for the bighorn sheep that roam the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, began after a lightning strike hit those mountains on June 5th, 2020. Fanned by high winds and exacerbated...
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Hiking in Albuquerque? In the middle of the summer? At first thought, that doesn't seem like the brightest idea. It's a bit...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix spans a staggering 517 square miles and houses more than 1.5 million people, making it the fifth-largest city in the United States. Within its boundaries, Phoenix has three major mountain preserves where dozens of trails cater to the daily exerciser or...
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Winter camping. The idea conjures up images of frozen toes and sagging, snowy tents. But don't let that deter you from what can be the most memorable camps of your life. Perfect hiking temps, bright stars, and zero bugs are just a few reasons to escape...
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[caption id="attachment_4388" align="alignleft" width="300"] One of the ridges and the lay of the land in the southern part of the monument[/caption] On December 28, 2016, in one of his last actions in office, President Obama used the 1906 Antiquities Act to create two new national monuments....
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You’ve drooled over the photos. You’ve decided what time of year to go. Now, how exactly do you get to Havasupai? With a hot, 10-mile hike down into the belly of the canyon, it’s not exactly easy to get to paradise. Luckily, you have options! From Hilltop to Supai Although...
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Because of its deep canyon setting and lower elevation, Havasupai has warmer weather than what you might find on the rim of the Grand Canyon above. This makes it a perfect year-round vacation destination! The new edition of Exploring Havasupai by Greg Witt has a seasonal breakdown...
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January and February are rough months, friends. The excitement from the holidays is over, the weather is cold and bleak, and summer feels so far away. Luckily, we’re here to save the day. The new edition of Exploring Havasupai by Greg Witt is hot off the press and ready to...
Read MoreTUCSON -- If you've never visited Tucson, Arizona, you should change that. And as soon as you can. Among the many reasons this is so is Saguaro National Park (pronounced Sa-WAH-ro) bookending Tucson on both its eastern and the western borders. In the eastern district, visitors will find regions...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Public Library has selected author Charles Liu's 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix (Including Tempe, Scottsdale and Glendale) as one of only six books selected for their Fall Reading List. Congratulations to Charles and the folks in Phoenix, with a little bit of...
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