Overview Finding water and treating it is one of the unavoidable chores that goes along with hiking in the backcountry. A fast and effective…
Overview Description People often say "Havasupai", when referring to Havasu Canyon, a tributary of the Grand Canyon. It has been made famous by illustrious…
This article is part of a gear guide series on the "Big Three" heaviest backpacking items. These include your backpack, shelter, and sleep system.…
Overview The hike through Fay Canyon is short, easy, and beautiful, which makes it an excellent choice for groups with young children and elderly…
Overview Soldier Pass Trail is a popular hike that is typically accessed from Soldier Pass Trailhead in West Sedona. It can be done as…
Hatching a Plan I didn't intend to move to Tucson when I first visited in January of 2017. But there's something magical about winter…
Overview Chiva Falls is an outstanding waterfall in the shadow of the Rincon Mountains east of Tucson. Found in Joaquin Canyon, it only flows…
Overview Kanarraville Falls is a picturesque waterfall set in a slot canyon near the sleepy town of Kanarraville, Utah. Although many hikers turn around…
Overview Elephant Arch is a natural sandstone arch in Southern Utah, appropriately named after its uncanny resemblance to an elephant's profile. This is most…
Overview Located in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arch Canyon Trail is a short, well-maintained path that turns to a Class 2 scramble after…
