Arizona Daily Sun (November 5, 2019) by Sam McManis Off the dusty, wind-swept Arizona Trail, out of the oft-harsh elements over 800 miles that range from desert heat to forested chill and critters from rattlesnakes to rutting elks, Ray Dunton sinks with a sigh into a comfy easy chair in an elegant Kachina Village living room. He cleans up nicely, […]
Read morePayson Round-Up (November 1, 2019) by Alexis Bechman The day started with fears Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris was either injured or dead after going missing on the Arizona Trail and ended with cheers and relief after Morris sent an unexpected text message Wednesday. No one had heard from Morris since Monday afternoon when he sent his wife a […]
Read morePayson Round Up (October 22, 2019) by Alexis Bechman There is still time to catch a glimpse of fall color in Rim Country. For those of us who didn’t grow up in a four-season climate like Payson, watching the leaves turn every year is a thrilling experience. One of the defining trees of fall in the high country is the […]
Read moreOn October 19th, 2019, 15 students from Basis North left for an adventure onto the Arizona Trail. Our goal was to hike to Sycamore Reservoir to explore high desert biomes, riparian gallery forests, and the history that dominated this area in the earth 20th century. Some of these students had hiked here in the past, and for them, it would […]
Read moreOn October 29th, 2019, 9 students from Project More High School left for an adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains. Using the Arizona Trail, we ventured into a wonderful landscape that was like nothing the students had seen before. We wanted to learn about high desert biomes and how riparian areas change the arid landscapes. For this, Sycamore Reservoir was […]
Read moreArizona Daily Sun (October 22, 2019) On the weekend of October 5 and 6, the Arizona Trail Association held a trail steward workshop at the Nordic Village (aka the Nordic Center), which generously provided free camping for the event on its gorgeous property. In addition, the Nordic Village donated use of its Nature Discovery Center, a spacious yurt with […]
Read moreOn October 16, 2019, 9 students from Edge High School found themselves in the Santa Catalina Mountains ready to hike the Arizona Trail. Hiking from the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead, our mission was to spend the day learning about the Sonoran Desert by observing adaptations, ecosystems as they relate to watershed, and the different types of flora and fauna. This was […]
Read moreOn September 2, 2019, 9 students from Superior Jr/Sr High School came to school prepared for an adventure. This was the 1st of 4 expeditions this semester and the students were incredibly excited. Our goal was to use Six Shooter Canyon Trail to explore the Pinal Mountains. We hoped to use this area as a classroom to discuss and learn […]
Read moreThe Globe and Mail (October 15, 2019) by Christina Palassio A visit to the Grand Canyon that doesn’t involve elbowing your way through crowds to get a view, or booking a year in advance to get a room? Yes, it’s possible. Just shift your sights to the North Rim. Only 10 per cent of the six million tourists who […]
Read moreOn September 18th, 2019, 6 students from Kino School embarked on an adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains to explore the mixed coniferous forests that surround Sunset Trail. This is the 1st of 5 expeditions which intends to provide students with the experience and understanding of Sonoran Desert ecology. On this adventure, we explored biomes and Sky Islands, riparian areas, […]
Read moreAZfamily.com (October 8, 2019) by Kim Quintero PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Arizona is one of the prettiest places in the world, and this weekend you’ll have the chance to join people of all demographics in exploring our wondrous state. Many who live here might not know that there is a trail, 800 miles long, that stretches across our entire state […]
Read moreOn March 27th, 2019, 8 students from Empire High School left for an adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains. From Empire High School, students can see the full range of the Catalinas, but few have the opportunity to explore them. We intended to hike to Sycamore Reservoir and observe and learn about the flora and fauna that exists within the […]
Read moreCo-authored by Kim Cleary On October 8, 2019, Seeds of Stewardship, equipped with a pile of topo maps and a box of compasses, met 18 sixth and seventh grade students enrolled in Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy’s Outdoor Exploration class. Over the course of a class period, we introduced students to the Arizona Trail, Seeds of Stewardship, and foundational map […]
Read moreOn April 9th, 2019, 10 students from City High School left their school to have an adventure into the Santa Catalina Mountains. We intended to hike on Sunset Trail and find the remarkable pools of water that are said to be found tucked away into the folds of the mountain. Besides the pools of water, our goals included understanding Sky […]
Read moreOn October 3, 2019, 132 students from Mount Elden Middle School’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes visited Campbell Mesa to learn about human relationships with nature and our impacts on the environment. Campbell Mesa features 5 loop trails, which connect to the Arizona Trail’s Walnut Canyon and Elden Mountain Passages. Students rotated between four activities, wherein they explored resource […]
Read moreOn March 30th, 2019, 7 students from the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center left for a mission to repair the Arizona Trail. Stewardship is a key characteristic of the program. Students spend the first four expeditions gaining experience and developing a deeper relationship toward trails and the landscapes which they move through. For the final expedition, we intended to train students […]
Read moreThe Apache Juntion and Gold Canyon News (September 30, 2019) by Charlie Goff The Woodbury Fire primarily in the Superstition Wilderness Area (SWA), captured the interest of the entire state as it burned nearly 124,000 acres only a few months ago. Now that it is over, just how was it confined almost totally to the Superstition Wilderness Area —and without […]
Read moreHavasu News (September 20, 2019) by Melanie Radzick Fat drops of rain tap out a mournful melody on the nylon ceiling stretched over my head. Peeking out from under a thick down quilt, I watch tiny rivulets of water drip down the sides of my tent and sigh. To read the rest of the article, click here.
Read morePayson Round Up (October 1, 2019) Imagine hiking, biking or riding 800 miles in a single day. Sound impossible? It’s not – if you volunteer to cover one of nearly 100 separate sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT), along with others who each travel different sections of the route, which extends from the Mexico border to the Utah […]
Read moreCo-authored by Kim Cleary Over the course of three days in late September and early October, 65 fifth graders from Kinsey Elementary School explored the Arizona Trail with Seeds of Stewardship. Since this was the students’ first outing with us, we focused on fostering proper trail behavior, a sense of place in nature, and enthusiasm for the AZT’s San Francisco […]
Read moreTucson Weekly (September 26, 2019) by Jeff Gardner Dinner and a Dip. Celebrate the Arizona Trail Association’s 25th anniversary with a party and dinner at the AC Hotel rooftop lounge. This quarter-century party (or quadranscentennial, for you fancy folks) includes a buffet dinner catered by Charro Steak and Charro Del Rey. Pueblo Vida Brewing will also be on site […]
Read moreThe Fountain Hills Times (September 27, 2019) Over the next two months, the world can join Fountain Hills Eagle Scout and Arizona State University graduate, Jacob Eberspacher in hiking and backpacking the 803-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail. A recent graduate from the School of Sustainability at ASU, Eberspacher said he hopes to highlight ways to further reduce impact while on […]
Read moreSaddlebag Notes (September 27, 2019) by Laurel Parrott Those of us who are lucky enough to travel around Arizona by car or motorhome revel in its mountains, canyons, deserts, and forests. Such amazing scenery to behold outside our windshield! Those who travel by foot, bicycle or other non-motorized means have the same reactions while getting out directly into the landscape. […]
Read moreGrand Canyon News (September 24, 2019) GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Imagine hiking, biking or riding 800 miles in a single day. Sound impossible? It’s not — if you volunteer to cover one of nearly 100 separate sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT), along with others who each choose to travel different sections of the route, which extends from […]
Read moreLake Powell Life (September 22, 2019) by KXAZ News Hikers, Runners and Riders Attempt to Complete Entire 800-mile Arizona Trail in One Day on Saturday, Oct. 12 Participants needed to sign up to set a record for traveling one of nearly 100 separate segments of National Arizona Scenic Trail extending from Mexico border to Utah border Imagine hiking, biking or riding […]
Read moreTucson Foodie (September 18, 2019) Find out where to have fun (around food). Although global chains have already debuted pumpkin-spiced drinks for fall, it’s still 100 degrees in Tucson. While the temps are sweltering, that that can’t stop us from getting together around food and drink and having fun. September is a month of seasonal menus, several festivals, and […]
Read moreKNAU NPR (September 18, 2019) by Associated Press Hikers on a popular Grand Canyon trail will have to take a detour while crews replace water pumps. The months-long project to replace two water pumps along the Bright Angel Trail at Indian Garden starts Monday. Hikers will be routed to a bypass trail. The pump house sends water to the park’s […]
Read moreOutside Magazine (September 18, 2019) by Jonathan Olivier From Alaska’s remote bush to downtown Cleveland, our national parks provide us with millions of acres of public land to explore. We compiled a list of the best hikes in each park, according to the wilderness guides, park rangers, and hikers who know them. Maine The Expert: Pat Johnson, Maine Outdoor Adventure […]
Read moreThe Coronado National Forest has a closure order in effect until Feb 20, 2020. This closure does not allow entry by any means (vehicle, foot, horse, etc) on the last 2 miles of FR72 to Temporal Gulch TH. Trail users should follow detour flagging and use Guthook App to follow route which leaves AZT at MP 54.9 and rejoins the […]
Read moreTexarkana (September 19, 2019) by Melanie Radzicki McManus SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Fat drops of rain tap out a mournful melody on the nylon ceiling stretched over my head. Peeking out from under a thick down quilt, I watch tiny rivulets of water drip down the sides of my tent and sigh. It’s not supposed to be raining […]
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