With Saguaro National Park enveloping the east and west, it’s hard to believe there’s more to see in Tucson–but there’s trails all around, including the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area to the north!
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Hikes Available Year-Round
With the right gear, determination, and knowledge, almost any hike can be done year-round. But snow can be dangerous and tough, so I like to always have some ideas for snow-free trails year-round.
May Valley – Bullitt Fireplace Loop
Another winter’s day, another trip out to the Issaquah Alps for some snow-free miles. But this one was at least interesting!
Margaret’s Way to Debbie’s View
The doldrums of winter in the PNW. It’s a well-known joke about those deceptively sunny-but-cold days in February/March being known as ‘faux spring,’ but the mountains can still be too snow-filled for hikes. Enter the Issaquah Alps!
Dirty Harry’s Balcony
On a soggy January day, I resolved to get out there, damn the weather! But there’s only so many places one can go in PNW winters.
The Ultimate San Francisco to Bend Road Trip for Hikers
If you love hiking, and like a lot of people in the US right now, are craving some sunshine and Vitamin D, it’s easy to dream about trips to take in the coming months. I thought the trip I did with Mama Boots in 2019 was a perfect recommendation!
Larch Madness: Blue Lake
Every year, I swear I’ll be better at posting. Yet here it is, January, and I’m writing about a larch hike from October. Oops!
Larch March to Goat Peak Lookout
Another fall, another trip to Winthrop for a breathtaking larch hike.
Chain Lakes Loop
August 2022 was the month of stunning, brand-new hikes for me–I went three for three!
Park Butte
My August of checking hikes off my wish list (and 100 Classic Hikes in Washington’s list!) continues!