Overview Cibecue Falls is a short hike to a waterfall located in Salt River Canyon on the Fort Apache Reservation in Arizona. The route…
Romero Canyon Pools Hiking Guide
Overview Romero Canyon Pools is a short hike that starts at the Romero Canyon Trailhead in Catalina State Park, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. The…
Seven Falls Trail Hiking Guide
Overview The Seven Falls Trail is a moderate length hike that starts at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. It is considered one of the…
Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket Review
Summary Incredibly light, minimalist in design, and effective at blocking the rain out, the Outdoor Research Helium II is a must have for…
Why I Love Tucson (And You Can Too!)
When Max and I decided to leave Utah so I could become a full time traveling nurse, the entire United States was open to…
Babad Do’ag Trail Hiking Guide
Overview The Babad Do'ag Trail (bob-ott doe-awk) is a short hike up the MacDougal Ridge that provides scenic views of Tucson and its surrounding mountain…
Soldier Trail Hiking Guide
Quick Facts Distance: 5.4 miles (Out and Back) Hike Time: 3-4 hours Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,012 ft Fee: No Dogs: Yes Difficulty: Moderate. Steep ascent at the beginning Description Soldier…
What to Do If You See a Mountain Goat on a Hike
The first time I saw a mountain goat on a hike, it was a herd of them atop Ben Lomond Mountain in Utah. This…
Leave the Filter Home? Aquamira Water Treatment Review
Before I learned about Aquamira Water Treatment from my buddy Jason, I used a filter made by MSR to purify water in the backcountry. At 16oz, it…
The ‘Nation’s Most Dangerous Park’: Hiking and Camping at Organ Pipe
Arriving at Organ Pipe When we stopped at the crossroad in Why, Arizona, I couldn't help but smile at the peculiar name. The placed hardly…