Hike of the Week: Romero Pools near Tucson
November 23, 2023
Romero Canyon Trail switchbacks uphill through classic high-desert terrain, revealing amazing views at every turn.
The Arizona Whistle Initiative
November 22, 2023
Hike of the Week: Jail Trail near Cottonwood
November 16, 2023
Debarking from the site of a former jail building in historic downtown Cottonwood, the mile-long, easy trail follows the banks of the river through River Front Park and on to Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
Hike of the Week: Huckaby Trail near Sedona
November 9, 2023
This classic hike southeast of uptown Sedona delivers a satisfying outdoor experience.
Hike of the Week: Highline National Recreation Trail near Payson
October 31, 2023
To sample a section that has recently been realigned, signed and stabilized, try a walk from the Washington park trailhead to Dude Creek.
Hike of the Week: Horton Creek Trail near Payson
October 25, 2023
Go during fall when thick canopies of boxelder, maple, oak, ash and sycamore trees shine in shades of crimson and gold.
Hike of the Week: West Fork of Oak Creek
October 18, 2023
Combining all of what makes Sedona’s Red Rock Country great, the world-famous trail wanders through a canyon-bound wilderness of rock, water and lush vegetation.
Hike of the Week: Wilson Meadow near Flagstaff
October 11, 2023
On the western face of Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks, vast wet meadows of wild roses, ferns and brambles lap up against pine-studded slopes.
Hike of the Week: Lamar Haines Memorial Wildlife Area
October 4, 2023
This short and easy Flagstaff classic is packed with enough points of interest to bury the needle on the kid-pleasing meter.
Hike of the Week: Inner Basin Trail near Flagstaff
September 27, 2023
The Flagstaff fall foliage show usually begins in late September on the Inner Basin Trail.
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