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November 28, 2011
Superstition Plane Crash: Don't Pick Up Bones Near Crash Site, PCSO Says
The trails on the Superstition Mountains near the site of last week's plane crash are now open for business, even as wreckage from the crash -- including human bone fragments, apparently -- remains on the mountain.The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says one hiker's already found a bone fragment ne ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
Grand Canyon Torture Hikes; Police Report Describes Boys' Summer of Abuse by Grandpa
Three boys whose grandfather forced them on torturous marches across tough Grand Canyon trails told rangers their entire summer had been filled with travel and abuse.The three boys -- 8, 9 and 12 -- told how their grandpa, Christopher Carlson of Indianapolis, injured them repeatedly during t ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
James Reich of Sedona Hiking Adventures Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Illegal Guide Service
Image: www.sedonahikingadventures.comJames Reich, owner of Sedona Hiking Adventures, has been sentenced to two days in jail for running an illegal guide service on national forest lands. A Sedona-based hiking guide has been sentenced to two days in jail and is banned from national forests for ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
Chandler Police Looking for Missing Man With Autism
Chandler Police DepartmentSteven DeMarlie was last seen yesterday morning.The Chandler Police Department is asking the public's help in tracking down a man with autism last seen yesterday morning.Steven Michael DeMarlie, 44, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. yesterday by his family. He told them he ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
Silence is Golden
Especially when you’re trying to enjoy nature
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December 16, 2010
Where It's Fat
Work off that holiday blubber
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August 12, 2010
Rock Starry Night
See The King on the trail
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July 19, 2010
Ten Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke While Hiking in Phoenix
Image: Wikimedia Commons Camelback MountainFirefighters have rescued 10 people from Camelback Mountain because of heat-related illness since Friday, and even more from other local hiking trails in the last two weeks. Not all 10 on Camelback needed rescuing, (read full details on o ... More >>
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June 24, 2010
Hot Topic
Summer Rules. Seriously.
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April 19, 2010
Hot Links: Death By Palms, Bashas' Art, and Party Crews
A Mesa man was killed Saturday when 500 pounds of palm fronds fell on him and trapped him. The 28-year-old man was trimming a palm tree when the accident occurred, and by the time rescue crews arrived, he had suffocated. Efforts to revive the man were unsuccessful...Bashas' Inc. is fighting to ke ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Trail of Fears
Avoid desert disasters with a guided hike
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February 2, 2010
Hot Links: Fiesta Bowl, Mesa Police Chief, and Casinos
The Fiesta Bowl canceled its plan to ask the state for a $300,000 subsidy after the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority said it would be illegal. The Fiesta Bowl wanted expenses capped for next year's national championship college football game, with some expenses reverting to the sports authori ... More >>
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November 5, 2009
Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
The Fiesta Bowl canceled its plan to ask the state for a $300,000 subsidy after the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority said it would be illegal. The Fiesta Bowl wanted expenses capped for next year's national championship college football game, with some expenses reverting to the sports authori ... More >>
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September 16, 2009
Searchers "Disappointed" They Missed Finding Hiker's Body Near Trailhead
Authorities had searched high and low for 53-year-old Kelley Tate (above), who went missing in the rugged Superstition Mountains last Thursday. But they didn't search low enough. After 150 searchers combed the mountains for days, utilizing dogs, horses, and a helicopter, a phoned-in tip led ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Charges Dropped for Teen Who Carried Airsoft Rifle in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Image: www.curtismall.com Example of Airsoft rifle Charges have been dropped against an 18-year-old man who took an Airsoft rifle -- which shoots BBs or pellets -- to Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The teen, Max Hoemke, was arrested by Scottsdale police on August 1 ... More >>
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August 14, 2009
Hot Links: Cardinals, the Blue Basket Bandit, and Alcor
In a football preseason opener, the Arizona Cardinals lost 10-20 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Steeler turf last night. The Cardinals' only touchdown in the game was fourth-string quarterback Tyler Palko's 20-yard pass to Onrea Jones...A hiker has died in the Grand Canyon after running out of wa ... More >>
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July 2, 2009
Backpacker Magazine's Get Out More Tour
In a football preseason opener, the Arizona Cardinals lost 10-20 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Steeler turf last night. The Cardinals' only touchdown in the game was fourth-string quarterback Tyler Palko's 20-yard pass to Onrea Jones...A hiker has died in the Grand Canyon after running out of wa ... More >>
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June 8, 2009
Yuma Man Charged in 2008 Crown King Fire; Former National Park Services Employee Set Signal Fire
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
National Trails Day "Meet Your Park Ranger" Event
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
National Trails Day "Meet Your Park Ranger" Event
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
National Trails Day "Meet Your Park Ranger" Event
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
National Trails Day "Meet Your Park Ranger" Event
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
National Trails Day "Meet Your Park Ranger" Event
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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April 23, 2009
Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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March 26, 2009
Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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February 19, 2009
Preserve Connections Tour: Sunrise Trail
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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February 19, 2009
Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
Image: WikipediaCrown King Saloon A former National Park Services employee is being charged by the federal government for leaving a fire unattended that grew out of control and spurred the evacuation of Crown King, a small, mountain town northwest of Phoenix. The "Lane 2" fire burned nearly 10,000 ... More >>
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January 29, 2009
Grand Tour
Even he-man hikers can swallow their pride at Spur Cross
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December 18, 2008
Grand Tour
Even he-man hikers can swallow their pride at Spur Cross
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November 27, 2008
Grand Tour
Even he-man hikers can swallow their pride at Spur Cross
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August 21, 2008
Take a Hike
Seriously. Go outside, already.
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April 21, 2008
Last Minute Monday: Urban Fishing
Seriously. Go outside, already.
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February 14, 2008
Racket Club
Jolly noisemakers hike to the beat of a different drum
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January 24, 2008
Mutha Nature
Hardy souls hit the dusty trail at South Mountain
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January 17, 2008
Hometown pride: Finding what's special about the 'Nix
Hardy souls hit the dusty trail at South Mountain
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August 3, 2006
Go Fish
We've got a line on some hot stock
Best of Phoenix
September 29, 2005
Wild Card
Carlos Manriquez
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June 16, 2005
Shilling an Arab
Turban warfare hits WWE RAW
Best of Phoenix
September 30, 2004
BEST HIKE
Superstition Wilderness
Best of Phoenix
September 18, 2003
BEST HIKE
Pinnacle Peak Trail
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May 8, 2003
Peak Performance
Trailblazers seek stunning sites
Best of Phoenix
September 26, 2002
Best Nearly Out-Of-Town Hike
Pinnacle Peak Park
Best of Phoenix
September 26, 2002
Best City Hike
Squaw Peak Summit Trail
Best of Phoenix
September 21, 2000
Best Place to Go Camping Without Leaving the Valley
Usery Mountain Recreation Area
3939 North Usery Pass Road, Mesa
480-984-0032
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April 29, 1999
Tributary Bypass
Ninety years ago, an electric company harnessed all 14 miles of Fossil Creek. Now, environmentalists want the water set free.
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August 15, 1996
The Sedona 's 5's Excellent Adventure
Five joy riders mountain-biked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon; five federal prisoners rode back up in shackles
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July 20, 1995
REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PRIMITIVECODY LUNDIN CAN SHOW YOU WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO CATCH A FISH BAREHANDED
Five joy riders mountain-biked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon; five federal prisoners rode back up in shackles
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May 19, 1993
STAIRS AND GRIPES ALL THE SQUAW PEAK TRAIL LACKS IS MAHOGANY BANISTERS
Five joy riders mountain-biked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon; five federal prisoners rode back up in shackles
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November 25, 1992
CLIFF NOTES RESCUERS ENCOUNTER SOME LAME SUBJECTS
Five joy riders mountain-biked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon; five federal prisoners rode back up in shackles
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July 22, 1992
MINE SHAFTED
THE FOLKS IN MORRISTOWN MAY BE GETTING A NOT-SO-GRAND CANYON
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