Trail HeadTrail Terroir
Distill a “sense of place” into a single word and it shakes out as terroir, a mot français used to describe the regional environmental elements and conditions that affect crops like wine grapes.
Distill a “sense of place” into a single word and it shakes out as terroir, a mot français used to describe the regional environmental elements and conditions that affect crops like wine grapes.
The challenging yet approachable path seamlessly melds easy alpine traipses with aggressive climbing.
Arizona Sisters are hard to ignore. Adorned with distinctive white markings and orange wing tips, the eye-catching butterflies are familiar sights in oak woodlands.
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“The whole beauty of Luke5 is what was previously limited for people with disabilities and mobility challenges gets taken out of the equation.”
The 25-mile Grand Canyon rim-to-rim trek is a grueling and rewarding feat for any hiker.
Since its inception in 2023, the grassroots, all-volunteer group has made big inroads in restoring the ravaged trails.
Located in the hilly space between the Salt River and the Usery Mountains in Mesa, the Hawes Trail System is about to get an upgrade.
Having a canine companion along on hikes enriches the experience on both ends of the leash.
Fancy a high-season hike? PHOENIX magazine hiking guru Mare Czinar has a weather-appropriate trail recommendation just for you.
Overgrown, fire-singed and poorly signed, the trail would be beyond salvation, but for the brave few who are determined to resurrect the route from obscurity.
There’s a local hiker adage that claims when trekking See Canyon, all you see is the canyon. This is mostly true, but, oh, what a canyon it is to behold.
Protecting a critical wildlife corridor between the Tucson Mountains and the Santa Cruz River, Sweetwater Preserve also complements a trail-rich area of west Tucson that includes Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park.
Conveniently located off State Route 260 near Greer, the Pole Knoll Recreation Area is a year-round destination for outdoor sports.