Massive canopies of Ponderosa pine, Alligator juniper and oak provide cooling shade as the route winds above the lakes and across the boulder-flanked ravine and crisp waters of Bannon Creek.
Located adjacent to the Lynx Lake recreation site a few miles south of downtown Prescott, the trails of the Highland Center for Natural History blend hiking with education.
If this new system of four trails were a dog, it would be a Jack Russell Terrier---compact, feisty and righteously entertaining.
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.
As might be expected, cows are the headliners on this hike that follows Forest Road 9650R north of Cordes Junction.
Populating the space between the Thumb Butte and Granite Basin Recreation areas in Prescott National Forest, the Spence Basin Trail System adds nearly 30 miles of hiking options to the area’s already packed menu.
“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....
With ghost stories galore, Western ephemera around every corner and former territorial capital status, Prescott pretty much checks all the boxes.
Summer is here, and with it, our oppressive heat. Cool down with a trip up to Prescott to see what’s new. La Planchada Prescott’s first modern taqueria and tequila bar was an instant hit when it opened in February. A fun environment combined with an upscale Mexican menu – featuring green chile tequila chicken tacos and brisket tacos – makes La Planchada one of the most exciting new places in town. Tequila and mezcal cocktails...
Explore the Arizona Outback less than an hour's drive outside of the Valley.