Hiking October 2022Hike the Pole Knoll Trails in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Mare CzinarOctober 28, 2022
Conveniently located off State Route 260 near Greer, the Pole Knoll Recreation Area is a year-round destination for outdoor sports.
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Hiking September 2022Greens Peak Hike in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Mare CzinarSeptember 12, 2022
More popular with hang gliders than hikers, this volcanic peak northwest of Greer is a gem famous for its windy conditions.
Hiking August 2022Hiking the Indian Springs Trail in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Mare CzinarAugust 22, 2022
Late summer in Arizona's White Mountains is prime time for wildflower viewing.
Hiking August 2022Thompson Trail Hike in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Mare CzinarAugust 7, 2022
A babbling mountain stream in a pristine alpine meadow makes a welcoming gateway to the Thompson trail.
Hiking July 2022Hike the Railroad Grade Trail in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Mare CzinarJuly 31, 2022
Over its 21-mile course, Railroad Grade Trail passes by five lakes, crosses three streams, and makes a creaky traverse of an old-fashioned trestle bridge.
Citizen HikerHiker Tom Rodriguez Learns Risk Management in the Remote Blue Range Primitive Area
Mare CzinarFebruary 5, 2021
Huddled in a rain poncho, drenched, shivering, dehydrated and lost, Tom Rodriguez wished he had packed the right charging cord for his cell phone. His August 2019 day trip in the remote Blue Range Primitive Area in eastern Arizona illustrates how even the most experienced hikers can end up in life-threatening situations. A former Eagle Scout, Rodriguez was no amateur. Alongside hiking pal and fellow Valley resident Michael Houseknecht, he familiarized himself with the area,...