Visitors to Phoenix probably don’t give enough credit to Tucson. That’s a mistake – the area has some great museums, and the outstanding Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one you shouldn’t miss.
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How Did I Get on Anti-Park Fee Group’s Email List?
A website called nofee2hikeaz.com is now online fighting the Phoenix government’s proposal to charge for parking at 5 of its most-congested trailheads. Check my earlier post for some of the details.
Let me get this straight: The people who launched this site have the time and resources – in both time and cash – to design, [...]
Four Ways to Quit Wasting Water in Arizona
I’ve lived in the desert since I was 6 years old. Over the years, I’ve grown to respect water. And it makes me furious when it’s literally poured down the drain. Here’s something I wrote about a few ideas to quite wasting water so much.
News Roundup: Pump Track to Open, Turn Exercise into Funds for Charity
There’s been some interesting mountain bike news here in Arizona. First of all, the state’s first pump track on public land is scheduled to open in late August. That’s huge – it’s a nice bit of cooperation between McDowell Mountain Regional Park and volunteers. And mountain bikers can turn mileage into money for their favorite charity. It’s because of a social network that tracks mileage and matches riders with companies that will shell out for a cause when they hit the trails
“Dual Survival” Heads to Arizona
The latest episode of “Dual Survival” puts Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury in Arizona. This should give Cody a chance to show his knowledge of the parched, arid Southwest desert.
5 Points About the Controversial Phoenix Park Fee
Sal Diciccio, a member of the Phoenix City Council, is trying to score cheap political points by squawking about $2 fees to park at some city trailheads. His protests, though, lack depth or thought. Here’s why.
Read Mountain Flyer Mag’s Sedona Story
If you’re in Sedona at the right time, you just might see an alien spacecraft lift off from the depth under Bell Rock. Are you ready for it?
Tune Into Arizona’s Abo Dude on The Discovery Channel
Cody Lundin, Arizona’s Abo Dude, hits the air on The Discovery Channel show Dual Survival on June 11.
New Deal Keeps 5 More AZ State Parks Open
The Arizona State Parks Board is showing how to get things done during tough economic times. The state legislature should be taking notes as the board inked deals to keep 5 more parks open through the fiscal year.
Check Out McDowell Mountain Night-time MTB Ride
Interested in hooking up for a nighttime mountain bike ride? Grab some good lights and a helmet and check out McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s 16-mile moonlight ride this weekend.
