To truly test how good a hiker you are, take these tough trails and see how long you last. Arizona may be one big desert but it has no shortage of hiking trails for people to enjoy. Here is a list of the 10 toughest trails in Arizona, according to hiking groups in the state….
MIRACLE VALLEY — Once home to a Bible college, a cult, a bombing, a shooting and a police brawl, Miracle Valley can be a transformative place. The small place with a complicated history where the border and the San Pedro River meet is known mostly for its revivalists and broken promises. Its stories have been…
When Chris Moses moved to Benson as a child in the late 1970s, it was nothing but a dot on a map with a population of 4,000 people. Despite previous visions of economic prosperity with the opening of Kartchner Caverns State Park and a failed housing development proposal in 2008, the city hasn’t grown much since….
Caution: “Smuggling and illegal immigration may be encountered in this area.” Visitors to state and national parks, monuments and memorials in Southern Arizona have undoubtedly seen these signs posted along popular hiking trails. The sites near the Mexico border are great spots to find hiking, bird watching and camping, but also provide the perfect place for undocumented…
Tombstone’s push for the preservation of its Old West heritage upholds traditions of the past, but may prevent advancements for the future. Enthusiasts of the 1880s appreciate the tourist town’s sarsaparilla, horse-drawn carriages and an authentic cowboy lifestyle. However, Tombstone leaves little room for advancements for young people. Take a walk on the streets of Tombstone, you’ll most likely…
