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Arizona Highways Photo of the Day

April 14, 2026 Matthew Nelson

Arizona Highways (April 14, 2026)

A hiker continues on the Arizona Trail near Picketpost Mountain after a night of rain.

Photographer: Lance Goehring

To see the image online, click here.

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💧#WaterisLife, and on the #ArizonaTrail, H2O is th

💧#WaterisLife, and on the #ArizonaTrail, H2O is the most important natural resource between Mexico and Utah. That's why the #ArizonaTrailAssociation invests a portion of our Trail Operations budget into protecting, improving and supplementing water sources along the 800-mile trail.

This includes installation of 24 bear boxes for trail angels to cache water; 9 spring restoration projects where we brought natural springs back to life; and 3 remote rainwater collectors to provide reliable water where natural sources don't exist. As the Southwest continues along its warming and drying trend, we will continue to prioritize water resources along the AZT.

As the temperatures spike, think about how valuable a gallon of fresh water is when you're dehydrated and in the middle of the desert, and give generously today. During our Spring Fundraiser, we are prioritizing water spruce development along the #AZT. With your generosity, we can continue to support this important part of our mission. The dollars you donate may literally save the lives of parched hikers and riders.
👉 Donate @ link in our bio

⚒️Trail Skills Institutes coming up: May 16-17, 20

⚒️Trail Skills Institutes coming up:
May 16-17, 2026 Trail Structures & Rock Work (Passage 31 – Walnut Canyon)
June 13-14, 2026 Trail Structures & Rock Work (Passage 31 – Walnut Canyon)
👉Sign up @ 🔗 in bio

We will cover:
Why build structures?
Principles of dry stone masonry
Moving, splitting shaping and stacking stone
Steps, walls, rock armoring (tread and drain pans)
Drainage structures
Technical trail features (TTFs)

🤩Includes: professional instruction, four meals, hands-on learning, and plenty of fun.

Wildfires are part of the natural cycle. And every

Wildfires are part of the natural cycle. And every year, fires scorch the #ArizonaTrail. Sometimes it’s a beneficial burn that contributes to forest health, and other times it’s a high-intensity blaze that consumes every living thing in its path. Beyond just the fire’s impacts, the resources that go into wildland firefighting also impact the trail, including bulldozers scraping fire lines and air tankers dropping fire retardant. Once the smoke clears, #ArizonaTrailAssociation staff are often the first ones on the ground to assess the conditions and make recommendations for rehabilitation.

#Wildfire recovery is a long process that starts with emergency stabilization of the trail tread, sign replacement, and deadfall removal. Then comes hiring conservation corps with chainsaws to remove hazard trees – the standing dead snags that could fall on the trail (and trail users) whenever the wind blows. After that, we organize volunteer events to get more boots on the ground, and more individuals assisting with restoration of the trail, water sources, and the landscape itself. When the fire’s impacts are so severe, we reroute the trail through healthy forest nearby.

In 2025, we saw five major wildfires close 144 miles of trail and burn 37 miles of the #ArizonaNationalScenicTrail. This includes the #DragonBravoFire that incinerated the North Rim Lodge and led to a long-term closure of trails within #GrandCanyonNationalPark.

Your donations directly support our #wildfirerehabilitation efforts statewide. We have a lot of work to do to make the Arizona Trail a safe and continuous path again. Please donate generously today @ 🔗 in bio

Congratulations to the 15 ultra runners who comple

Congratulations to the 15 ultra runners who completed all three 50 Mile events in a single season on the Arizona Trail, including the Colossal Vail 50/50, Oracle Rumble and Old Pueblo Endurance Run. We honored all finishers of the Southern Arizona Triple 50 on Sunday at Three Canyon Beer & Wine Garden where each runner received a custom embroidered insulated vest. Learn more about all the trail running events we host at runazt.org. Big thanks to our sponsors @teamwoodallaz @fyzicaltucson @fleetfeettucson @codranch @skratchlabs

Spring is here, and the Arizona National Scenic Tr

Spring is here, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail is looking for some TLC from you!
Our Spring Fundraiser starts today, and your support goes directly to work on the ground where it matters most:
🔥 Restoring sections of the trail impacted by wildfire
🥾 Building new singletrack to replace road segments
💧 Improving and maintaining critical water sources for trail users and wildlife

As a thank-you, every donation of $25 or more will receive a limited edition Arizona Trail ❤️ sticker! 🔗 Donate @ link in our bio!

Happy May! #loveazt #arizonatrail

Happy May! #loveazt #arizonatrail

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