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Tackling the Arizona Trail Mile by Mile : Grandview Tower

AZT NOBO Miles 664-673. Hiking the Arizona Trail near the Grand Canyon. Elk, coyotes, and BEAR - oh my!...

Not Hiking : What This Hiker Did for a Month Instead

I’m a hiker. That is how I define myself. I digress. I’m Allison or Allie. I’m a mother and friend. Then I’m a hiker. Being outdoors,...

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I Bought My First Motorcycle at 48 Years Old

Today I bought a Yamaha XT250 Dual Sport Motorcycle. I swore up and down that I would ALWAYS be against anyone I love (including myself) riding a...

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Arizona Trail Hiker Gets Another Chance at AZT

AZT NOBO Miles 577-593. The AZT or Arizona Trail is dear to my heart since I started it back in March 2020. I'm back in this video with my hiking buddy to...

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Flagstaff Observatory Mesa Trail : Prettiest Urban Hike I’ve Ever Done!

If you're in Flagstaff and want to explore a little bit of nature and what Flagstaff is all about head to the Observatory Mesa Trail, it won't disappoint....

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How to Start Hiking When You’re Over 40

Hiking over 40 has its challenges but even more so it has rewards! Let's look at how to start hiking after 40 years old. ...

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Solo Day Hiking Horton Creek in Arizona

I found a beautiful place to solo day hike in Arizona to beat the heat! This is Horton Creek, Highline Trail and Derrick trail all in one day! ...

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Why I Decided to Backpack the Arizona Trail Alone at 48 Years Old

AZT NOBO Miles 526-558. I was forced off the Arizona Trail by Covid-19 yet I couldn't stay away. Two months later I backpacked it alone at 48 years old. I...

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Thru Hike of Arizona Trail Ends Abruptly : Dreams Cut Short for Woman Hiker

AZT NOBO Miles 46-76. Ending our thru hike of the Arizona Trail due to covid-19 was a hard decision to make - but the correct one....

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I Hiked Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area : You’ll Never Guess What I Saw

I Hiked Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area : You'll Never Guess What I Saw. Tucked near famous Route 66 in Kingman Arizona is a gem of a desert park. Hiking...

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