Sun City resident Art Huseonica began Feb. 26 an attempt to hike the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail. The Arizona Trail, one of the nation's major long-distance trails, starts at the Mexico border and meanders north to the Utah border. At the Mexican border, Mr. Huseonica will have to contend …
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Man to embark on 800-mile hike for Alzheimer’s Association
A Maryland man plans to hike the Arizona Trail to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Blake Gardner arrived in Tucson on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and traveled to the US-Mexico border early Thursday morning, 3/1, to start the long trek. The trail is 800 miles long and runs from the border to the Utah …
Man to hike Arizona Trail to raise money for Alzheimer’s
A hiker with a passion to give is hitting the Arizona Trail Thursday morning to raise money for a great cause – the American Alzheimer's Association. Blake Gardner loves hiking and … Blake Gardner is hiking the Arizona Trail to raise money for @alzassociation … here's how you can help —–> DONATE: …
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Weintraub is an archaeologist for the Kaibab National Forest and co-founder Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association. He serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff and Willow Bend Environmental Center. In 2015, the Arizona Governor's Archaeological Advisory Commission named …
Phoenix Zoo puts animals past and present on display
The zoo is located in the Papago Park area of Phoenix and is one of the largest private nonprofit organizations in the country with 2.5 miles of walking trails connecting its four themed areas – the Arizona Trail, which features American Southwest flora and fauna; the Africa Trail, which showcases animals …
Canadian Ailsa MacDonald sets CR in Arizona Black Canyon 100K win
Ailsa MacDonald won the Arizona trail race in 8:53:33, the second fastest time outright on the day behind the overall winner Tim Freriks, who clocked 8:12:06. A golden ticket to the Western States 100 means a runner earns automatic qualification to the prestigious trail 100-miler in California.
Local riders throw down in epic Fat Bike race
A small but strong contingent of local ultra endurance riders took over the Bear Fat Bike Race outside of Steamboat Springs Saturday to Sunday, February 3-4. The race had two options in distance, 50 miles and 105 miles, and the Gunnison Valley riders all stepped up to the 105-mile version. In the end …
After 2 brushes with death, Canadian speedskater Denny Morrison finishes 13th
Less than a year later, he suffered a stroke while on a 20-day cycling trek of the Arizona Trail with his then-girlfriend Josie Spence – they're now married. Josie Morrison, a speedskater who's also competing for Canada in Pyeongchang, rushed him to the hospital when she noticed him acting oddly.
Oracle State Park, north of Tucson, could get a $4 million makeover
Donna Rammien, visiting from Brookfield, Wisc., gazes up at the original ceiling artwork of Lucile Kannally in the Kannally Ranch House at Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive, on Feb. 8, 2018, in Oracle, Ariz. The 4,000-acre park features over 15 miles of trails and hosts four miles of the Arizona Trail.
First public meeting on trails planned
The plan includes the Mogollon Rim to the north, including the Cabin Loop Trail on top of the Rim; Gisela and Rye to the south; the Arizona Trail and Pine-Strawberry to the west and Canyon Creek and Young to the east. However, not all areas in the planning area will end up with new trails. For instance …