Trail Tale
May 1, 2023
In this exclusive excerpt from his new adventure memoir Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, longtime Valley journalist Tom Zoellner paints an evocative portrait of the Arizona Trail as it wends from the Grand Canyon across the Mogollon Rim.
Hike of the Week: Deep Lake near Flagstaff
June 2, 2023
The crater-like depression of the lake takes your breath away.
Hike of the Week: Kendrick Peak near Flagstaff
May 26, 2023
Near the summit, a one-room cabin, erected in 1911 to accommodate fire lookout workers, still stands.
Hike of the Week: Buckhead Mesa near Payson
May 19, 2023
An easy course with many points of interest including a wildlife water hole that attracts birds, elk and myriad little critters.
Hike of the Week: Doney Trail near Flagstaff
May 11, 2023
Arizonans need not travel to Hawaii or Iceland to get a look at bizarre volcanic geological formations
Hike of the Week: Little Horse Trail near Munds Park
May 5, 2023
Munds Park has developed into a premier outdoor recreation destination with over 100 miles of shared-use trails.
Hike of the Week: Groom Creek-Isabella Loop in the Prescott National Forest
April 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.
Hike of the Week: Balancing Rock Trail near Prescott
April 21, 2023
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: Heifer Pasture in the Prescott National Forest
April 14, 2023
As might be expected, cows are the headliners on this hike that follows Forest Road 9650R north of Cordes Junction.
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