Why the AZT Belongs on Your Hiking Bucket List

Posted on January 2, 2014
by Tanya Twerdowsky

TUCSON -- The Arizona Trail (AZT), one of only 11 official National Scenic Trails in the country, is an 800-plus-mile stretch, spanning north-south from the US-Mexico border to Utah. Along the way, a diverse population of hikers, backpackers, cyclists, trail-runners, trail builders, nature enthusiasts, cross-country...

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SoCal Not All Urban Sprawl

Posted on August 23, 2013
by Tanya Twerdowsky

Outdoor Experts Uncover Hidden Wilderness Close to Home LOS ANGELES -- If anywhere in the U.S. defines “urban sprawl,” Southern California unfortunately seems the most likely location. The name “Los Angeles” has practically become the poster child for sprawl as its greater metropolitan area spans five...

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Best Way to Meet Your City? One Step at a Time.

Posted on April 17, 2013
by Tanya Twerdowsky

Beyond the well-documented health and environmental benefits that a regular walking routine offers, there is also the added bonus of feeling more deeply connected with the neighborhood and community than you would insulated in your automobile. Just ask urban hiking experts and Wilderness Press contributors Holly...

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