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Gold Tooth Pranty | The Arizona pioneer who was lost in history
The story of a lonely Arizona pioneer named Gold Tooth Pranty Fred Pranty was a rancher, prospector, hunter, and an Arizona pioneer, whose story was lost throughout history. He lived a solitary life in the Sierra Ancha mountains and was known as the greatest mountain lion slayer in the territory. He was said to have…
Parashant National Monument | Episode 1 Day 1
Before I made the trek into Parashant, I had no idea of the beauty that was just hours away from my home. It’s easy to underestimate the Parashant. I have seen so many pictures of the Grand Canyon; I feel like I’ve been there a million times. But there is nothing like camping right on…
GPS | Your best friend on the trail
I’m a huge fan of the Backcountry Navigator apps. It’s got to be one of the best GPS programs available. I’ll be honest, I’ve never used anything else. Having a GPS is essential for many reasons. Knowing what type of land your on will help you understand what rules need to be followed.
Bureau of Land Management Recreation Map
A great resource to find your next adventure. If you don’t have a 4wd to get into the deep backcountry of your state, then you might like this map. On this map, you will find various places to visit on Bureau of Land Management land. This information is provided directly from BLM’s website. This map…
Memorial Day Trexpedition | The trio united
Memorial Day Trexpedition through the Sierra Ancha Mountains in Arizona. Dusk was approaching as we gathered at the gas station off Highway 87 just outside of town. After a lengthy introduction and a short chit-chat, we tuned our radios to the frequency with desired. As we hit the highway towards Punkin Patch, the sun was…
Day Five | Broken Arrow trail and a blizzard
Playing catch-up and stopped by a blizzard We are finally on day five and the crew was running low on supplies. Many in the group stressed that we stop at a grocery store. I was well stocked and wasn’t in need of anything but ice. I had plenty of meat and various fruits, vegetables, instant…
Day four | Crown King and the Swastika Mine
A mildly challenging trail and an awesome mine After a good night’s sleep, we woke up to prepare some breakfast and pack up camp. Our camp was located near China Dam, just north of Lake Pleasant along Humbug Creek. There was a good amount of water flowing in the creek. Little did we know, 15…
Private property | Respected access is granted access
Imagine owning your own slice of paradise in the middle of the National Forest. Your ancestors came here in the mid-1800s and claimed the land as their own. Your great grandparents built the old cabin on the property. They are put to rest in the family cemetery located on the same property. For decades, your…
Day two and three | A Cross Road and 4 Peaks trail
Beautiful snow-capped mountains, a treacherous river, and a flourishing desert. Day 2 started with a quick breakfast and some pavement. We originally planned on traveling threw Pioneer Pass in the Pinal Mountains. Three feet of ice forced a detour down highway 77 towards Globe. There we connected with highway 288. After rounding Roosevelt lake, the…
Tonto National Forest Collection
The Tonto collection consists of several tracks throughout the Tonto National Forest that provide access to several attractions including cabins, abandoned mines, and Native American archeological sites. Among these places are the cabins of long lost Arizona Pioneer Fred Pranty and the last apache Chief, Dell Shey.