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Nothing divine dies. All good is eternally reproductive. The beauty of nature reforms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation.~ Ralph Waldo Emerson {Hello my Outdoor Friends! I want to start off … Continued
Numerous memes mock the hikers who like to be well prepared. Folks may find it funny until they end up being the ones needing rescued. In 2019, there were 250 hikers rescued from the Phoenix Mountains. In many cases, these … Continued
If you enjoy hiking through the trees, then you will love this hike! Within 6 miles, and 3000 feet you will see a progression of manzanita bushes, pinon pines, alligator junipers, Arizona sycamores, Gambel oaks, Fremont cottonwoods, ponderosa pines, Velvet … Continued
The Superstition Mountains are a prominent feature in Apache Junction, AZ. These mountains are perfect for hiking; one of the best places to hike is at the The Lost Dutchman State Park. This park is very popular place among residents … Continued
I love to hike and plan on hiking the rest of my life. I am thinking way ahead on how I can stay in the best shape even into my 90’s. One of the yoga stances that I do that … Continued
There are some significant differences from hiking in the desert compared to hiking in the woods. Before moving to Arizona I never thought hiking in the desert would be fun, but I absolutely love it now! Thank goodness I … Continued
Hello my Outdoor Friends- This is something I did for the first time today- embed one of my You Tube videos into a post! Yay. If you are hurting over a the loss of a relationship or you are just … Continued
I have hiked all over the state of AZ and I can say without a doubt this hike is at the top of my list. This is an amazing hike and way more awesome than many of what I call … Continued
Hiking is one of the best physical activities for your mind, body, and soul. It is possible to get a great workout in at the gym or at your home; however, the benefits are not the same as you … Continued
It is my belief that many people today have low self esteems and do not feel worthy. I’m not a psychiatrist- but I’m sure there these underlying beliefs that contribute to many bad habits that people have- including over eating. … Continued