Living in Arizona

Hike to highest point in Arizona, Humphrey’s Peak

I was awoken by an awful animal noise. I woke Mark to see if he knew what it was. Pictures raced through my mind of mountain lions, bears, and animals looking for a tasty hiker taco, all rolled up in a sleeping bag… Turn back the clock to 2009. I’d […]

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Bull Springs Road to Patagonia

I was hanging off the side of a shelf looking down a very steep incline with inches to spare on the road. I could barely squeeze up the mountain ledge in my Tahoe. Forest Road #142 in Corondo National Forest, otherwise known as Bull Springs Road, connects the South end […]

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Madera Reserve

Madera Reserve is a community of custom built homes on larger lots. The community is situated on the East side of Green Valley. Madera Reserve is as I feel communities should be, beautiful, untouched, integration with nature and community. Conveniently located for easy access to shopping and commute to Tucson. […]

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Mount Wrightson Summit Hike

I hurriedly threw my bag together despite heat warnings playing on the radio. I was certain it would be cooler in Madera Canyon. My core equipment was moved from off trail bag to larger overnight bag. I threw my sleeping gear in just in case. This time I wanted to […]

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Hike in Rattlesnake Canyon

I discovered Rattlesnake Canyon with my hiking buddies a couple years ago. James, Tony, Paul, and I have been back there (and over top of) the canyon several times. Despite it’s name I’ve yet to see any Rattlesnakes. Bear poop yes, snakes no. Our original trek was in search of […]

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Parker Canyon Lake

You have to checkout Parker Canyon Lake. It’s at the end of the Arizona Scenic Highway 83, 6.6 miles north of US Mexico Boarder. 

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