GutHook Hikes Alice Bodnar The Arizona Trail Association is the caretaker of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, an 800-mile trail that traverses the length of Arizona south to north from the Mexico border to the Utah border. This 21-year-old nonprofit organization has built and continues to maintain the national treasure that is the Arizona Trail. [To read the rest of […]
Read moreGregg was a kind, loving, intelligent and honorable man that left us much too early. He will be present in every mile we walk, observe with us every snake, rejoice with us at the sight of every soaring hawk and live in our hearts forevermore.
Read morePink Bike Skyler Des Roches We landed in Las Vegas late on a Saturday evening, a day after Interbike, and were greeted by companions Nicholas and Lael – something more than complete strangers – outside the airport. Together we built bikes and rolled an hour through the city to the abrupt edge of the desert. A few hundred meters from […]
Read moreArizona Daily Star Douglas Kreutz Hikers, equestrians and cyclists on a segment of the cross-state Arizona Trail southeast of Tucson will encounter something that many have never experienced: a trail canopy. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read moreWestern Horseman Ben Masters I’ve been fortunate to go on two long-distance rides. The first was a 2,000-mile journey along the Continental Divide, and the second was a 3,000-mile journey through Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. The logistics for a long-distance ride are intense, and because few horsemen embark on journeys that take weeks to complete, there aren’t many […]
Read moreGladys Comstock was born in 1902 at the celebrated Tallac Hotel, in Lake Tahoe, CA. From the time she was a small child, nature and adventure were in her heart. She learned to track and hunt at a very young age. She became an avid hiker, skilled horsewoman, published photographer, championship diver, sharp shooter, and accomplished artist.Like Isabella Greenway, the […]
Read moreOur 20 years together have come to an end. Evolving from a green broke spook into a solid trail horse picking up the mantel left by Wildfire. Possessing the will and heart to assist those in need, a loving and caring mare of her foal, Silk. Who true to her name would stop and look gazing outward allowing me to […]
Read moreKJZZ Stina Sieg I can’t tell you exactly what drew me to the Arizona Trail, to try to follow it the 200 miles from Utah to Flagstaff. It was an itch, which turned into a hunger. But as I planned and bought gear and dehydrated vegetables, the idea of spending three weeks alone in the Arizona outback became more real […]
Read moreGrand Canyon News Loretta Yerian Four young adventure seekers decided to do what people say couldn’t be done any longer – ride 3,000 miles, on horseback, from the border of Mexico to Canada. The trip was the brainchild of front man Ben Masters, who after making a slightly shorter ride, decided he wanted to make a longer trip. [To read […]
Read moreGreen Valley News Danyelle Khmara Green Valley resident Steve Chaffee, 66, finally finished the last passage of his journey on the Arizona Trail. Chaffee first started the trek at Las Colinas, near the Arizona-Mexico border, in the summer of 2011, and in four years hiked the entire trail in increments — spending two days to a week at a time. […]
Read moreHigh Country Running Myles Schrag When the six of us stood together at Flagstaff Hotshots Ranch last Sept. 27, mud from the previous night’s downpour underneath us, gray skies portending the weekend forecast above us, we said our good-byes. “Next year, we’re doing this thing.” Looks of doubt. “Seriously, we’re doing it.” [To read the rest of this article, click […]
Read moreCasa Grande Dispatch Pinal County’s Open Space and Trails Department will be assisting with a broken glass cleanup on Arizona State Trust Lands adjacent to the Florence-Kelvin Trailhead of the Arizona Trail on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is being headed up by a group called Natural Restorations, in partnership with the Arizona State Land Department and […]
Read moreazcentral.com Bob Young Before we embarked on the Arizona Trail North Rim Half Marathon, runner Mel Betani of Peoria told me he has two passions in life. “Running and working on the Arizona Trail,” he said. Evidently, somebody created this race just for Mel. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read moreMens Journal This segment of the 800-mile-long Arizona Trail traverses the Kaibab Plateau’s aspen and spruce forests, with impossibly scenic views of the Grand Canyon. “Part of the trail passes by the East Rim viewpoint,” says Matt Nelson of the Arizona Trail Association. “You’re hiking in this dense forest, and then without any warning, you’re at the edge of one […]
Read moreAzdailysun.com The Arizona Trail will be celebrated for the extraordinary achievement of reaching the goal of a totally connected passageway through our state at the Buffalo Park Ramada on Saturday. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Flagstaff is described as Arizona’s premier gateway community for the trail and everyone is invited to attend the exciting […]
Read moreAzdailysun.com To celebrate surpassing the $30,000 goal for the companywide “Take a Hike” initiative, Pioneer Title Agency founder Keith Newlon and Elden branch employees Sarah Landry and Andy Fox, pictured above, hiked Passage 34 of the Arizona Trail with Flagstaff leaders including, Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Neighbors, CEO of Greater Flagstaff Chamber Julie Pastrick, and Executive Vice President of Alliance Bank […]
Read moreNavajo-Hopi Observer Fisher Point Trail is the perfect summer hike for those seeking a higher elevation and solitude. Fisher Point Trail has two possible trailheads and they are both part of the Arizona Trail. The more popular entry is off of Lake Mary Road, but my hiking buddy and myself tried the trail off of Walnut Canyon Trail. [To read […]
Read moreFox News A lost hiker who spent three days without food or water in the Arizona wilderness was in critical condition when rescuers found him and likely would have died if they hadn’t reached him when they did, authorities said Wednesday. “Honestly, it’s one of these rescues where you say, ‘This guy would be dead today,’” said Ken Twigg, a […]
Read moreAzdailysun.com Rob Jones Soaring turkey vultures and red-tailed hawks zoom past at eye level as we sit on smooth Kaibab limestone steps and eat lunch overlooking the broad triangle where Walnut Canyon constricts into a narrow notch. Below, we can see the transition from limestone to Coconino sandstone in the canyon walls, which forms more interesting cliffs. [To read the […]
Read moreSaddleBrooke Progress Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club has completed three trail work events so far in 2015 on the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Work efforts were focused on two miles of trail going north from the American Flag Ranch to Webb Road northeast of Oracle. This section required some extensive brushing and rebuilding of trail […]
Read morePayson Roundup Alexis Bechman After a year of work, the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Trail Crew recently unveiled its newest section of trail at the Pine Trails Day. The trail earned shouts of “sweet, awesome, knarly” and a few “oh craps” as riders grunted and bounced along the trail. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read moreThe Bulletin Mark Morical Most would consider hiking across the Grand Canyon a challenging enough endeavor without adding 50 pounds of gear, including a bicycle, to your back. But Bend’s Alice Drobna is unlike most. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read morePayson Roundup Max Foster Hiking the 800-mile Arizona Trail can be a lonely journey. Just ask any of the four hikers who stopped in Pine on Monday to replenish their backpacks with food and supplies from the Ponderosa Market. “We are about halfway through and we’ve seen only about 10 people on the trail,” said hiker Emily Roberge of Tempe. […]
Read moreBarrow Magazine When avid outdoorsman Chip Tolleson leraned his longtime friend Pete Kuehner was diagnosed with brain cancer, he naturally wanted to help. The question was, how? The answer came by way of the Arizona Trail. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read moreSonoranNews.com Four women, including a mother-daughter team, hike an 800-plus-mile Arizona Trail to help wild birds rescued by Wild At Heart in Cave Creek. The goal is to not only complete the multi-terrain hike, but also to raise awareness of Arizona’s birds of prey and funds for injured owls and other raptors at Wild At Heart. Located in Cave Creek, […]
Read moreWilliam F. “Bill” Krieger (7/8/50-3/28/15) began hiking the Arizona Trail with his son, Louis Krieger (9/28/78-6/22/14) on May 24, 2010. They started at the Mexico border, and each year would hike a substantial segment of the trail together. Before Louis’ passing in 2014, they were able to complete over 350 miles of the Arizona trail together. Both Bill and Louis […]
Read moreSierra Vista Herald Chris Braswell Some communities do not have the benefit of a locally owned and operated title company, but not us. Luckily, for the past 30 years, strangers from out-of-town have not been the only option for land title services in Cochise County, and the opportunity has spread throughout the state. [To read the rest of this article, […]
Read moreMens Journal The Arizona Trail crosses the state from south to north, beginning at the Mexican border and ending a stone’s throw from Utah. Known for showcasing a variety of ecosystems — mountains, canyons, flatlands, and deserts — the trail includes wilderness areas, historic sites (such as the cliff dwellings at Tonto and Walnut Canyon National Monument), and the Grand […]
Read moreYourWestValley.com For its 30th anniversary, Pioneer Title Agency, an Arizona-based, family owned business, has partnered with the Arizona Trail Association – also celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Arizona Trail – on “Take a Hike,” a fundraising and employee wellness challenge utilizing the Arizona National Scenic Trail. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
Read moreazdailysun.com For its 30th anniversary, rather than hosting a party, Pioneer Title Agency has partnered with the Arizona Trail Association on “Take a Hike,” a first-ever fundraising and employee wellness challenge utilizing the Arizona National Scenic Trail. [To read the rest of this article, click here.]
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