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April 19, 2026 Chrissy Maes

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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our spr A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our spring fundraiser! 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 And... it's not too late to donate and get your special edition AZT❤️ sticker! Just drop a note that you'd like a sticker in the note area. Donate @ link in our bio!
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Looking for a place to stay near the #AZT? Find yo Looking for a place to stay near the #AZT? Find your next spot at @hipcamp! https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/collections/camping/arizona-trail @nationaltrailssystem
Join us for a special National Trails Day celebrat Join us for a special National Trails Day celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, on Highline in Pine! We’ll be heading out on the Highline Trail (Passage 26) for a relaxed, family-friendly hike in honor of National Trails Day—a nationwide event organized by @americanhiking to celebrate trail stewardship, advocacy, and time outdoors. 📍 Where: Pine Trailhead ~ Highline Trail 🗓️ When: Sat, June 6, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 🥾 Hike: ~2–3 miles round trip (easy, with options to go shorter or longer) 👉 sign up: https://arizonatrailassociation.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/registerForEventPage?cid=701TP00000jxKYiYAM We’ll meet at the Pine Trailhead in Pine and explore sections of the Highline / Arizona Trail, checking out nearby junctions and connector routes. Whether you want a casual walk, a longer adventure, or even a bike ride instead, this outing is flexible and open to all abilities. After the hike, we’ll gather at @That Brewery (Arizona Trail Business Partner) for lunch and a well-earned Arizona Trail Ale. Come celebrate trails, community, and the Arizona outdoors with us on National Trails Day! U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest
⚒️ Last weekend, we held the first of two Trail St ⚒️ Last weekend, we held the first of two Trail Structures & Rock Work Trail Skills Institute (TSI) courses in #WalnutCanyon on Passage 31. Volunteers learned about rock work planning and execution and built a rock ramp to mitigate some badly eroded and steep trail along the #AZT. This structure should hold up for years to come, and all trail users will all benefit from this project!
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I’ve been re As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I’ve been reflecting on why this work matters—not just the stewardship itself, but what these moments in wild places mean for the military community. This weekend, a small crew of veterans are deep in the Rincon Mountains for Operation Manning Camp Relief, conducting trail work along the Arizona Trail in honor of those we’ve lost and those still carrying invisible wounds long after service. For many veterans, Memorial Day isn’t a holiday. It’s sacred ground. I’ve come to believe that mission therapy is real—not as a slogan, but as a lived experience. Shared hardship. Purpose. Camaraderie. Service. Time away from noise and distraction. Connection to the natural world. These things create space for healing in ways modern life often cannot. Nature has become the perfect prescription. Not because it erases pain, but because it reminds us we are still capable of movement, connection, growth, and continued service despite the weight we carry. This work isn’t about “fixing” veterans. It’s about continuing the mission together. Sometimes healing happens around a campfire. Sometimes it happens with a trail tool in your hands. Sometimes it happens on a steep climb beside someone who simply understands. To everyone who supports the Arizona Trail Association and the @aztrailvets—thank you for helping make these experiences possible. With gratitude, Michael “Chappy” Chappell, ATA VETS Program Director #WeBuildWeProtect #AZTVETS #MissionTherapy #MemorialDay #ArizonaTrail
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