A glimpse into a time in the late 19th and early 20th century when homesteaders ran sheep and cattle in the forests and meadow on the Mogollon Rim.
The Buck Mountain fire lookout is one of only a few surviving CT-2-type towers in American forests.
The road is also part of the General Crook Trail No.130, that was built in 1870s and stretched between Fort Whipple and Fort Apache.
In addition to vertigo-inducing views, this trail offers a lot of variety in terms of bio-diversity and interesting side trips.
The crater-like depression of the lake takes your breath away.
Near the summit, a one-room cabin, erected in 1911 to accommodate fire lookout workers, still stands.
An easy course with many points of interest including a wildlife water hole that attracts birds, elk and myriad little critters.
Arizonans need not travel to Hawaii or Iceland to get a look at bizarre volcanic geological formations
Munds Park has developed into a premier outdoor recreation destination with over 100 miles of shared-use trails.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Groom Creek-Isabella Loop in the Prescott National Forest
Mare CzinarApril 28, 2023
This classic loop hike located just a few miles south of downtown Prescott winds through of broadleaf and coniferous forests with ever-changing vistas.
The keynote feature of this hike in Prescott’s Granite Mountain Recreation area is a lopsided stone perched precariously atop a massive granite boulder.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Heifer Pasture in the Prescott National Forest
Mare CzinarApril 14, 2023
As might be expected, cows are the headliners on this hike that follows Forest Road 9650R north of Cordes Junction.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Bluff Spring Loop in the Superstition Wilderness Area
Mare CzinarApril 7, 2023
Using bits of the Dutchman’s and Bluff Springs trails, this loop swings by several of the Supe’s most iconic volcanic landforms including Miner’s Needle, Weavers Needle and the hoodoo-lined gorge of Bark’s Canyon.
Trail HeadOutdoor Afro Encourages the Black Community to Connect with Nature
Mare CzinarMarch 28, 2023
“We’re not about one story, but viewing outdoor participation through a different lens,” says Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit organization that plans events nationwide to encourage Black people to connect with nature through camping, hiking, fishing and more. Mapp created Outdoor Afro in her hometown of Oakland, California, in 2009. Since then, it has grown to include more than 60,000 participants, 1,200 online and in-person events and 100-plus volunteer leaders....