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7 days on an epic journey across Arizona
Arizona brings us all together On March 17th, 2019 several men and women from all over the country will come together for one epic journey. We will navigate threw Arizona from one end to the other. The idea, is to utilize Arizona’s backcountry 4X4 trails. From Benson Arizona to Monument Valley, we will transverse mountain…
The facts about the Arizona state trust land permit
What do you know about the Arizona state trust land recreation permit? Did you know that Arizona state trust land is not considered public land and a permit is required
Lightbars on Arizona streets – Is it right?
The facts about using a light bar on Arizona roads. From pitch black to damn near daylight. Lightbars can illuminate the night sky with around 90,000 lumens or more. They light up the mountainsides and canyons and make sightseeing possible at night. It’s an attraction to every bug in the range, like a tunnel to…
Video – Rawhide Wash Slot Canyon is a worthy destination
A camping trip, great food, and an awesome canyon Check out this drone footage of our recent trip to Rawhide Wash Slot Canyon near Alamo Lake State Park. It was a fantastic time when we met new friends and spent some quality time with family. Thanks to Expedition Off-Road, Retired Renegade Adventures, and everybody else…
Let’s talk about trail etiquette
With all the new people exploring the backcountry, it’s important to remember a few guidelines. These guidelines have been developed over the years by sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts. They display common courtesy and respect to others, like you, who are out enjoying the Arizona backcountry. This article will go through several of these guidelines…
Buckskin Canyon, Hassayampa River Wilderness and the UFO mine
A fantastic weekend with friends in the Bradshaw Mountains I was recently fooling around on Google Earth and came across a massive mining operation in the middle of nowhere. I intended to research the next Arizona Backcountry Explorers adventure, but we quickly got sidetracked, and boy, did we find a gem! This weekend John reunites…
The amazing story of the largest man hunt in Arizona history
On February 10th, 1918, US Deputy Marshal Frank Haynes, Graham County Sheriff Frank McBride, Deputy Mark Kempton, and Deputy Kane Wooten went to the Powers place with a warrant for the Powers brothers for draft evasion and questions concerning mysterious circumstances surrounding the death to their sister Ola Powers. The officers reached the cabin near…
Sierra Ancha Mountains Loop – Cherry Creek Trip Report
A long-awaited trip to the Sierra Ancha Mountains I was thrilled by our members’ positive response to our most recent trip through the Sierra Ancha mountains. The journey had been on my bucket list for months until a last-minute decision and time to spare sent us down forest road 203 back to Globe. It wasn’t…
An eye opening statement by Arizona Bureau of Land Management
You may have seen this transmission line along state Route 74 near Lake Pleasant. While searching through comments on an APS proposal for a new transmission line, I found something disturbing. The comment below is from the Grand Canyon chapter of the Sierra Club. Their argument is there’s not enough evidence to support the Environmental…
The Sonoran Desert Tortoise isn’t the only thing endangered in Arizona
It should come as no surprise that Arizona is a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts all over the U.S. and the world. Our landscapes are beautiful, our wildlife is unique, and for years, we have maintained a delicate balance between recreation and nature. No matter your recreational activity of choice, we are all passionate about…