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I Married an Avid Hiker…and Learned to Love it

I Married an Avid Hiker…and Learned to Love it
The Avid Hiker It’s a classic story: Boy and girl meet. They fall in love. They marry. Then they see the true side of each other. When I married my husband I thought I knew him pretty well, I knew he was an Eagle Scout and was fairly active in sports. Little did I know…
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9 Reasons to Purchase Your National Park Senior Pass

9 Reasons to Purchase Your National Park Senior Pass
At the end of this month my mother in law will be retiring after working for 53 years.  Like many pending retirees she has grand plans for her new found freedom.  One in particular is the ability to spend more time to traveling.  As a self proclaimed National Park advocate, I insisted she immediately purchase…
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Flash Flood – Arizona’s Hidden Danger

Flash Flood – Arizona’s Hidden Danger
[huge_it_maps id="2"] On Saturday July 15th, 2017, a flash flood decimated a popular swimming hole near Payson, AZ, killing 10 people - all from one extended family. The family had made the trek to the Cold Springs swimming hole to celebrate a birthday. And in an instant, they were gone. No warning, no chance and…
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The Backcountry Playlist – July 2017

The Backcountry Playlist – July 2017
The inaugural Backcountry AZ playlist features a decidedly Arizona feel with The Refreshments, Gloritone and Gin Blossoms all making an appearance. Also included on the list are the perineal boys of summer - The Mighty Van Halen. The playlist was has a very chill vibe for laying back in your hammock and losing yourself in…
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