Category Archives: Arizona Hiking Adventures

A November to Remember: Hiking the Desert

Posted on December 1, 2020 by

Socially distanced hiking in unseasonably warm weather seems reasonable to me. Since being furloughed in March, I refuse to be “locked down” indoors and have continued to enjoy simple adventures around the areas that I live. Carolyn had been requesting … Continue reading →

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From the Mountains to the Desert: More October Hikes in AZ

Posted on November 19, 2020 by

One of the best parts of living in Arizona is the different climate zones for outdoor activities that are all close enough to be in whatever type of hiking you desire. So one weekend we can be in a cooler … Continue reading →

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From the Desert to the Mountains: October in Arizona

Posted on November 9, 2020 by

It was another warm Saturday in Phoenix when Carolyn tells me that we should go for a hike at the Cave Creek Regional Park, a Maricopa County Park. A 30 minute drive from our condo and we find ourselves in … Continue reading →

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The Sedona Experience: A Trek to the Birthing Cave and Mescal Mountain

Posted on August 6, 2020 by

The end of June arrived quickly and Carolyn’s last of her time off is ending so we decide to head on over to Sedona for a last hurrah. Not only that, my hiking days are numbered for awhile as well … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing: Petrified In Arizona

Posted on July 29, 2020 by

Carolyn took the month of June off from work in what Southwest refers to as Emergency Time Off. What that amounts to is that you receive a small portion of pay for helping the company reduce labor cost during the … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing: Back to Arizona

Posted on July 20, 2020 by

The day has come come to start heading back to Arizona from our social distanced times in Southern Utah. But first coffee at a lively upbeat coffee shop that isn’t too far from our hotel–Feel Love Coffee. The Riverside location … Continue reading →

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Isolation Blues: The Trials and Trails of Social Distancing–Chapter 5

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

Still furloughed but not locked down, I look for multiple ways to keep active during the crisis. Of course I watch some Netflix but in reality I am keeping busy without TV. My book reading has increased as I continue … Continue reading →

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Isolation Blues: The Trials and Trails of Social Distancing–Chapter 4

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

This isolation thing is in full swing as we approach the second Thursday in April. Carolyn  has made it through another essential work week and we are looking forward to some new adventures. To get our weekend going, Carolyn borrows … Continue reading →

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Isolation Blues: The Trials and Trails of Social Distancing Chapter 3

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

Life on furlough with local hiking and biking adventures. Continue reading →

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Isolation Blues: The Trials and Trails of Social Distancing–Part Two

Posted on April 21, 2020 by

Onto another week of being furloughed and figuring out how I am going to spend my time without spending my money. After a disappointing week of weather, picking up littered aluminum cans, shredding documents no longer needed, and social distancing … Continue reading →

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