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Hiking the Long Canyon Trail will take you through the Red Rock- Secret Mountain Wilderness. Which is a total of 43,950 acres. This area is anything but secret however; many outdoor enthusiasts know about the hiking trails located here. Some … Continued
I recently hiked Thompson Peak and thought it was a very challenging hike. Thompson Peak is a summit located in the McDowells Mountains near Fountain Hills, AZ. This out and back, 9.5 mile trail is rated as difficult due to … Continued
Welcome to the world of Hiking- an activity that can absolutely change your life! Hiking is great for your mental and physical health and is fairly inexpensive. Once you get the basics, then for the most part, all you need … Continued
Introduction Do you want an activity that you can enjoy your entire life? Hiking will keep you mentally and physically healthy; and if done on a regular basis could literally be life changing! Hikes can range from an Urban Hike … Continued
This project has been a lot of fun for me so far. Working on these photos made me realize this could be another main route that I go with my Photography. After reviewing the articles on this site (and … Continued
Bear Mountain is the most difficult yet enjoyable trail I’ve hiked in Sedona. I had the opportunity to hike Bear Mountain with my Hiking, Biking, and Socials MeetUp. The 5 mile hike took our group approximately 4.5 hours. It … Continued
Welcome to my Fitness & Photography Blog! Today is my first post introducing this Blog. This will mainly be outdoor photography- nature, activity, people and self-portraits. I have loved photography since High School- taking photos with film and then editing … Continued
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