by Melanie McManus | Sep 15, 2019 | Arizona, Hiking, Stories
Read This Article On The Chicago Tribune The Arizona Trail, or AZT, is one of America’s 11 National Scenic Trails. It runs from Arizona’s border with Mexico due north to its border with Utah. During this northerly trek, the trail unspools nearly 800 miles...
by Melanie McManus | Jun 30, 2019 | Arizona, Hiking, Stories, United States
Read This Article On The Star Tribune Some people dream of hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim. That is, hiking from its South Rim to its North Rim, or vice-versa. And some of these intrepid souls will eventually achieve their dream. I was once such a...
by adventuretoward | Jan 24, 2015 | Arizona, Hiking, Stories, United States
More than 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. When I was in the area, I elected to explore Havasu Canyon instead. Havasu Canyon is an idyllic spot famed for its waterfalls and incredible blue-green waters. It sits a hair outside of Grand Canyon...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 4, 2019 | Arizona, Blog, Hiking, United States
I haven’t blogged in a while for a very good reason: I’m thru-hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail.This trail has been quite challenging, and unlike any other trail I’ve tackled. I’ll post a full report when I’m finished. But for now,...
by adventuretoward | Dec 14, 2018 | Arizona, Blog, Hiking
I’m terrified. In just three months, I’ll be setting out to thru-hike the Arizona National Scenic Trail, or AZT for short. It’s only 800 miles compared to the 1,150-mile Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, which I’ve thru-hiked twice now. So...
by adventuretoward | Dec 26, 2018 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Trail Journals
My preparations begin! So, how long does it take to prepare for a thru-hike? A long time! I’ve actually been planning my Arizona Trail (AZT) trip for several months now, and it’s still two months away. I bought both the guidebook and the guidebook app,...