azdailysun.com ~ PETER FRIEDERICI ~ June 9, 2025 The sight of a giant smoke plume on the horizon is one of those sights that I regard as quintessential Arizona. Having never encountered wildfire before I moved to the state, the idea that a swath of forest or grassland could suddenly be turned to charcoal and ash and threaten towns and […]
Read morewww.kold.com ~ By J.D. Wallace ~ Jun. 1, 2025 TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Recovery from the Cody Fire near Oracle continues as it approaches containment. The 1223-acre blaze is 90% contained. The effort around it has shifted to repairing the terrain, assisting vegetation and preventing flooding. As bad as the area within the Cody Fire looks, it’s considered a […]
Read morewww.backpacker.com ~ May 30, 2025 ~ Stasia Callaghan In the 50 years since the National Trails System Act was passed, more than 50,000 miles of trail have been designated. It is, as President Johnson envisioned, a network where “old and young alike can participate.” And it created something he probably couldn’t have imagined: a community of thru-hikers, section hikers, weekend […]
Read morethetrek.co~ MAY 20TH : GOOD ZEN Part 9: Oracle to Kearney: The Prometheus of Poo Much of the land after Oracle is a flat expanse between mountains. A good place for music, audiobooks, or conversation. The trail flew by for once, and with Mt. Lemmon a recent memory, Ice Cream and I were grateful to have some cruisy ground to […]
Read morewww.audubon.org ~ By Haley Paul Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters- $250,000 from the General Fund for the Arizona Trail: The Arizona Trail spans 800 miles from the Utah border south to the border with Mexico, crossing important habitats for birds like Coopers Hawks and American Goshawks. The Trail is open to non-motorized […]
Read moreNorovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastrointestinal illness and has recently affected hikers and bikers along certain sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT), particularly around Kearny, Superior and Roosevelt. This advisory is intended to help trail users understand the risk and take proper precautions. What is Norovirus? Norovirus spreads easily through contaminated food, water, surfaces, […]
Read moreKJZZ | By Ginia McFarland Published February 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM MST The U.S. Forest Service laid off 10% of its workforce. The state relies on the Forest Service for maintenance of trails, fighting wildfires and access to public lands throughout Arizona. Read More.
Read moreCNN.com New Video: Federal employees from different agencies who were impacted by DOGE’s massive cuts spoke to CNN and CNN affiliates on how the effort to reshape the US government will affect not only workers, but everyday Americans.
Read morewww.outsideonline.com – Grayson Haver Currin – Nov 13, 2022 In less than 800 miles, the Arizona Trail offers a steady string of stunning landscapes, uncanny animals, and changing circumstances. If your time is limited, it’s the national scenic trail to try. Read more.
Read moreTUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Thousands of U.S. Forest Service workers across the country have been fired as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed 2,000 probationary positions were cut. Read more and watch the video.
Read moreTucson’s Red Ridge Trail is recovering from fire, and Nate Hills shows us how it’s coming along. It’s Friday, and why work when you can be checking out BikeMag.com and watching mountain bike videos? Nate Hills helps us out by dropping fresh footage of himself riding his new Yeti SB160 with U.S. 24 Hour National Champion Josh Tostado as they […]
Read moreBy Lee Iverson ~ www.hometownfocus.us My winter home lies near the Arizona Trail, a fact I had paid little attention to until I recognized the trail markers on my hikes in the Tucson area. The Arizona National Scenic Trail, the AZT for short, is an 800 plus mile path from Mexico to Utah and is one of 11 National Scenic […]
Read moreDecember 23, 2024 ~ momentummag.com Written by: Ron Johnson Bikepacking is an amazing fusion of bicycle touring and minimalist camping, which has gained immense popularity in North America. The continent offers diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains and dense forests to expansive deserts and scenic coastlines. For those seeking epic adventures, here are eight of our favourite bikepacking routes, each offering […]
Read moreBy Andrew Coulson ~ northumberlandgazette.co.uk A teenager and his father from Morpeth recently completed one of the hardest long-distance mountain bike races in the world. The Arizona Trail Race traverses the complete state of Arizona in the USA, from the Mexican Border to the Utah State Line. Read the complete story here.
Read moreThe long trail legend reflects on her mind-blowing unsupported hike of the 800-mile Arizona Trail in May of 2024. Read more here.
Read moreBy JESSICA TUCKER ~ the travel.com ~ April 9, 2024 For those looking for a challenging hike with more natural beauty than almost any other place in Arizona, the Gila River Canyon Trail fits the bill. Arizona one of the top states with the best hiking for those looking to hit the trails. The Arizona National Scenic Trail is 800 […]
Read moreMarch 29, 2024 ~ by Lori Anderson ~ saddlebagnotes.com Ten members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC), led by Ray Peale of the SBHC and Chrissy Fitcher of the Arizona Trail Association (ATA), conducted maintenance of a section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, Oracle Passage #13, for which Ray is the Steward, on Friday, February 2. They were happy […]
Read moreSedona Red Rock News ~ By Joseph K Giddens – March 27, 2024 The Sedona Heritage Museum packed the apple shed again for its free speaker series on Thursday, Feb. 29, when Neil Weintraub, a retired archaeologist from the Kaibab National Forest, discussed two of his biggest passions: The history of the stagecoach route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon […]
Read morePublished Mar 18, 2024 ~ Tasha Zemke for Outsideonline.com Why Now: Saguaro National Park was recently certified as one of nine Urban Night Sky Places around the world, and Kitt Peak National Observatory recently reopened with a revamped overnight observation program. The region’s already awesome trail system has expanded, letting hikers into a previously private, geologically rich slice of the […]
Read morePhoenixMag.org | MARE CZINAR | February 14, 2024 Tonto National Forest, near Superior Notoriously overgrown, unmarked and insanely steep, getting to the top of Picketpost Mountain is a make-it-up-as-you-go prospect. Located outside the Town of Superior, the adventure starts with a hike south on the Alamo Canyon Passage 17 of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. About a mile in, a […]
Read moreUtah runner embarks on 800-mile race for a child in need of adoption
Read moreBy Michele Nelson Payson Roundup ~ Saturday’s event marked the third year for the Highline Hold’Em mountain bike fundraising ride, and ridership increased by 70%. And that shows how a million-dollar Forest Service investment in the Highline Trail can spur the local economy and increase use of the forest. The Forest Service, the Rim Country Mountain Bike Association and other […]
Read moreArizona Daily Star ~ August 5, 2023 ~ by Adrian Skabelund New Coalition Expands Access to Environmental Education to Students Across Northern Arizona With thousands of children preparing to return to the classroom across Flagstaff next week, a new coalition is working to better connect northern Arizona students to outdoor and environmental educational opportunities. The Environmental Education Coalition, spearheaded by […]
Read moreBy Michele Nelson ~ Payson Roundup “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” That’s the question Jody Bartz put to Gabby, a middle school-aged girl attending the Gateway Community Girls Mountain Biking Camp in Pine the weekend of May 20-21. The two locked eyes over the front tire and handlebars of a mountain bike, Gabby in the saddle, Bartz […]
Read moreLaurie “Lulu” Martin ~ May 14th, 2023 Laurie entered this world on June 10, 1954 in Geneva, IL and peacefully passed into the next world on May 14, 2023 in Wickenburg, AZ. She was the youngest of Richard and Margaret Shewalter’s four children. Laurie moved to Arizona when she was 17 and spent 51 wonderful years as a pillar of […]
Read moreFor time immemorial, trails have been an integral part of Indigenous life and wellbeing, serving as routes for migration, trade, everyday travel, connection, and communication with neighboring communities—and today, many of these ancient footpaths are part of the National Trails System, whose tracks stretch more than 89,000 miles across ancestral lands in the US. Yet many trail names honor European settlers […]
Read morePublic News Service (May 17, 2023) by Alex Gonzalez The Arizona Trail stretches 800 miles across Arizona, from Mexico to Utah. The trek is considered by many a “lifeline,” under threat with fire season fast approaching. Matthew Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, said the trail helps sustain communities such as Superior and Miami, Arizona, which benefit from […]
Read more24-year old Arizona native Bryce Brooks, recently had the opportunity to see Arizona through his own lens. Adventure Lives At Home is an 18-minute film that explores the question: Can you have an epic, life-changing adventure right in your own backyard?
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