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Citizen HikerPrescott Hiking Club Welcomes All Who Are Interested in Hiking to Stay Healthy

Mare CzinarJuly 22, 2022

“We save Medicare a lot of money,” says one long-time member of Prescott Hiking Club. While the mile-high city club has its share of senior citizens, the 200-plus-member group of outdoor enthusiasts welcomes all who are interested in hiking to stay healthy. The club was established in 1989 as an informal social group and formally organized in 1997. Members pay a $5 annual fee which goes toward web page services, member incentives and promotional items....

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Hiking July 2022Hike Along Hassayampa River Preserve in Wickenburg

Mare CzinarJuly 1, 2022

Avoid holiday traffic and crowds with an early morning hike in the Hassayampa River Preserve in Wickenburg.

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Citizen Hiker Things To DoHiking Guide: Top 10 Picks By Locals

Editorial StaffApril 29, 2022

Which Valley hikes do Phoenicians favor most?

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Citizen Hiker Things To DoCity Guide: Our Favorite Hiking Spots in the Valley

Editorial StaffApril 29, 2022

Spend a morning or afternoon getting to know these popular hikes.

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Hiking February 2022Coyote Canyon In McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 14, 2022

One of the most interesting routes in the north section of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Coyote Canyon Trail is already a hiker favorite because of its unique features.

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Hiking January 2022Hike Massacre Grounds in Superstition Wilderness Area

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 6, 2022

The route cuts through the remnants of 35 million year old volcanic activity.

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Hiking January 2022Hike Mesquite Canyon at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 5, 2022

Great views can be had after only a short bit of climbing and vistas improve around every bend.

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Hiking January 2022Hike the Maricopa Trail Spear S Ranch in New River

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 1, 2022

Established in 2011, Spear S Trailhead gives access to a splendid stretch of rangeland via paths created by the Hohokam people.

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Citizen HikerAdventure Therapy

Mare CzinarNovember 22, 2021

For Roy J. DuPrez, founder and owner of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, getting and staying clean and sober is all about accountability. He ought to know. A self-described recovering alcoholic and survivor of the Venice Beach party scene, DuPrez credits his 1993 move to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University as instrumental in turning his life around. “As a young guy back in California, I saw gangs and a culture of substance abuse as just...

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Citizen HikerPark Ranger Samantha Nickel: Lifeguard of the Desert

Mare CzinarMay 26, 2021

City of Phoenix park ranger Samantha Nickel is uniquely qualified for taking on the crowds at some of the city’s hiking hubs. Nickel draws upon her experience in corrections, caregiving and airline bag wrangling for her current position in the city’s East Park district, which includes Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, Dreamy Draw and Papago Park. Being able to work diplomatically with diverse populations in busy, physically demanding outdoor conditions comes naturally to the native Arizonan...

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Citizen HikerBe Aware of Fire Restrictions and Prescribed Burns This Summer

Mare CzinarMay 21, 2021

Be safe and responsible while outdoor recreating this summer by respecting fire restrictions in the forests.

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Citizen HikerVolunteers Rebuild Part of Maricopa Trail Damaged by Wildfire

Mare CzinarApril 19, 2021

The stories of the volunteer groups who repaired fire-damaged trails will restore your hope for America's youth.

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Citizen HikerOB-GYN Dr. Tamar Gottfried Believes Hiking is the Perfect Way for Pregnant Women to Optimize Their Health

Mare CzinarApril 13, 2021

Dr. Tamar Gottfried expects a bit of a baby boom in 2021. While the Mesa-based OB-GYN (obgynmesa.com) has seen a decrease in routine screenings and consultations due to the coronavirus pandemic, she has also witnessed an uptick in new pregnancies. Whether that’s a byproduct of quarantine is a subject for historians, but even in these virus-cloistered times, expectant moms need exercise and fresh air. Gottfried, who leads hikes for the Arizona Trailblazers hiking club (azhikers.org),...

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Citizen HikerHiking Guide to Black Canyon National Recreational Trail: Drinking Snake Segment

Mare CzinarMarch 12, 2021

Explore the Arizona Outback less than an hour's drive outside of the Valley.

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Citizen HikerRaising Arizona Hikers

Mare CzinarDecember 11, 2020

For the Twaddell family of Cave Creek, hiking is a family affair. Their patriarch, Graham, an environmental consultant, has been hitting the trails with 10-year-old son Enler and 6-year-old daughter Neala since before they could walk. While the sport comes naturally to them, Twaddell says that getting his kids started in hiking took planning and patience. “I found planning the hike during the week, looking at trail maps together, preparing our equipment and generally talking...

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