V-BAR-V RANCH & SACRED MOUNTAIN

V-BAR-V RANCH & SACRED MOUNTAIN Coconino National Forest, near Sedona In terms of both physical presence and historical significance, Sa...

FALL COLOR: AGUA FRIA NATIONAL MONUMENT

The big fall foliage show may be over in northern Arizona, but its just getting under way in the lower elevations. Here are some shots from...

PUEBLO LA PLATA

The "fort" overlooking Silver Creek Canyon Part of the main pueblo The "fort" as seen from the pueblo Sycamore and cotto...

NEW RIVER NATURE PRESERVE

NEW RIVER NATURE PRESERVE New River Just north of the New River exit on I-17 in the valley off to the right is a slender band of green stand...

SPUR CROSS-METATE-TOWHEE LOOP

SPUR CROSS-METATE-TOWHEE LOOP Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek This short loop hike makes for an excellent introduction to the...

JOE'S HILL

JOE’S HILL Agua Fria National Monument Next time you’re traveling along I-17, make a stop at the Sunset Point rest area near Black Canyon an...

FREEDOM TRAIL

FREEDOM TRAIL Piestewa Peak/Dreamy Draw Area, Phoenix Fed up with elbow-to-elbow hiker hoards on the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail? Yeah, me to...