Overview Note: Indian Canyons has recently re-opened after closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Andreas Canyon is a natural desert oasis near Palm Springs in…
Overview Pushawalla Palms is a natural palm oasis found at Thousand Palms Oasis in the Coachella Valley Preserve. It's one of several oases that…
Overview This hike takes you to the top of Blackett's Ridge, a prominent ridgeline that sits between two major drainages: Sabino Canyon and Bear…
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 Located in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arch Canyon Trail is a short, well-maintained path that turns to a Class 2 scramble after…
Overview Aravaipa Canyon is a remote area of wilderness located between Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. Encased by sheer cliffs, Aravaipa Creek is a perennial…
Overview In Spanish, "la milagrosa" translates to "the miraculous" and is a fitting name for La Milagrosa Canyon. On the northeast side of Tucson,…
Overview Manning Camp is a 6-site backcountry campground in Saguaro National Park. It features Manning Cabin, a structure that was originally built in 1905…
Overview The Molino Basin Trail is a fun, easy hike that starts at Molino Basin Campground and follows the Arizona Trail for two miles.…
