SEDONA FALL COLOR UPDATE: OCTOBER 29, 2011

On my way back from hiking another Sedona trail today, I stopped by one of my favorite Red Rock Country trails to see how the fall color is ...

SEDONA FALL COLOR UPDATE 2011: SECRET CANYON

Although its a bit "out there" in terms of ease-of-access, this ambitious trek offers solitude, lots botanical and geological dive...

HART PRAIRIE FALL COLOR UPDATE 2011

Just heard from Neil Chapman,  Hart Prairie Preserve Program Manager.   Aspen color on Hart Prairie is just about over for this year.  By t...

SEDONA FALL COLOR UPDATE 2011: HUCKABY TRAIL

Fall color is arriving later than usual along the US 89A strip of Oak Creek this year. Although we found sprigs of blazing red sumac and som...

PAYSON FALL COLOR REPORT 2011: MOGOLLON RIM

Here's one of my favorite "top of the Rim" hikes north of Payson. Part of the forest service Cabin Loop Trail System, this woo...

SEDONA FALL COLOR UPDATE 2011: WEST FORK OF OAK CREEK

Just got back from Sedona where fall color is really starting to show.  The next two weeks should be primo.  These photos were taken yesterd...

SEDONA FALL COLOR UPDATE 2011

Hi hikers!  Now that fall hiking season is well underway with Flagstaff in full bloom, it's time to start planning your SEDONA fall foli...

GRIFFITH’S SPRING CANYON

After driving past this trailhead numerous times while on my way to bigger hikes in Sedona and Flagstaff, I finally pulled over---and was gl...

FLAGSTAFF FALL COLOR REPORT: OCTOBER 8, 2011

Hiked the Kachina Trail today---see trail index for directions.  Lots of snow and some color in the aspens.  This coming week should be spec...

FLAGSTAFF FALL COLOR 2011: Peaks are Peaking

Just called the Forest Service Fall Color Hotline.  They report COLOR IS PEAKING in the Coconino National Forest mountains---that means Fla...

FLAGSTAFF FALL COLOR 2011: LAMAR HAINES MEMORIAL WILDLIFE AREA

These photos were taken October 14, 2010.  I'll be heading up to Flagstaff tomorrow to see how the color is progressing this year.  Stay...

PRESCOTT FALL COLOR 2011: NORTH MINGUS MOUNTAIN

View from the top of Mingus Mountain, Oct. 10, 2009. Surprise!  Flagstaff got snow this week.  Six inches on the peaks and a dusting at the ...

FLAGSTAFF FALL FOLIAGE 2011: ASPEN NATURE LOOP

Nice crisp weather in Flagstaff over the past few days will coax out the color below the peaks making this  a perfect week for leaf-peeping!...

REI PRESENTATION OCTOBER 4th, 2011

Ever wonder what motivates the geek behind this blog?  Want some insider tips on where the best FALL COLOR hikes will be this year?  Then si...

FLAGSTAFF FALL COLOR 2011: ABINEAU-BEAR JAW LOOP

ABINEAU-BEAR JAW LOOP This high-altitude trail is blooming with  fall color this week! A lone limber pine stands among golden aspens Along t...