AZT Day Hiking : Gooseberry Springs Trailhead Arizona Trail

AZT NOBO Miles 512-526. Day hiking the AZT near Happy Jack, AZ, the trail and weather couldn't be more perfect! Watch...

Arizona Trail (AZT), Day Hiking

My Midlife Journey

Crooked, Lonesome Trails

"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds."...

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Arizona Trail (AZT)

Tackling the Arizona Trail Mile by Mile : Grandview Tower

AZT NOBO Miles 664-673. Hiking the Arizona Trail near the Grand Canyon. Elk, coyotes, and BEAR - oh my!...

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Day Hiking

Not Hiking : What This Hiker Did for a Month Instead

I’m a hiker. That is how I define myself. I digress. I’m Allison or Allie. I’m a mother and friend. Then I’m a hiker. Being outdoors,...

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My Midlife Journey

I Bought My First Motorcycle at 48 Years Old

Today I bought a Yamaha XT250 Dual Sport Motorcycle. I swore up and down that I would ALWAYS be against anyone I love (including myself) riding a...

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Arizona Trail (AZT), Backpacking

Arizona Trail Hiker Gets Another Chance at AZT

AZT NOBO Miles 577-593. The AZT or Arizona Trail is dear to my heart since I started it back in March 2020. I'm back in this video with my hiking buddy to...

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Day Hiking

Flagstaff Observatory Mesa Trail : Prettiest Urban Hike I’ve Ever Done!

If you're in Flagstaff and want to explore a little bit of nature and what Flagstaff is all about head to the Observatory Mesa Trail, it won't disappoint....

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Day Hiking, Top Rated Posts

How to Start Hiking When You’re Over 40

Hiking over 40 has its challenges but even more so it has rewards! Let's look at how to start hiking after 40 years old. ...

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Day Hiking

Solo Day Hiking Horton Creek in Arizona

I found a beautiful place to solo day hike in Arizona to beat the heat! This is Horton Creek, Highline Trail and Derrick trail all in one day! ...

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Why I Decided to Backpack the Arizona Trail Alone at 48 Years Old

AZT NOBO Miles 526-558. I was forced off the Arizona Trail by Covid-19 yet I couldn't stay away. Two months later I backpacked it alone at 48 years old. I...

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