Pages by AZHC Members

• Photo Pages – by Joe Orman
  Photography and Astronomy meet, in the middle ground between Art and Science.
• Goldfield Mountains – by Ted Tenny
  If you are seeking a mountaintop experience, you’ll find it in the Goldfields.

     Parks, Monuments, and Forests

National Park Service Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Coconino National Forest Coronado National Forest Kaibab National Forest Prescott National Forest Tonto National Forest
Arizona State Parks Maricopa County Parks Phoenix City Parks

     Arizona Related Links

• Arizona Outdoor Recreation and Active Travel Resources! – GORP
• Arizona Public Lands Information Center – call (602) 417-9300 if you have a question about hunting, fishing, hiking or camping or almost any outdoor-oriented subject. No web site, but their address is: 222 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. They have a gift shop where you can buy a wide variety of books, maps, posters and lots of free brochures, licenses and permits. Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Arizona Rivers – from the American Whitewater Affiliation.
• Arizona Road Conditions or call 1-888-411-7623 for ADOT Trailmaster statewide road condition information (enter road number and hit the # key)
• Arizona Trail Association The Arizona Trail Association is a membership organization, seeking active supporters of the Trail, coordinating volunteers, and providing other essential services to the Arizona Trail project.
• Arizona Wilderness areas – Jumping point for the variety of wilderness areas in AZ, provided by GORP.
• AZ National Forests – Jumping point for the National Forests in AZ, provided by GORP.
• Bureau of Land Management – Arizona programs, information, resources.
• Coyote Buttes — a striking geological formation of the Colorado plateau. More specifically, they are scattered in the Paria Wilderness Area, straddling Utah and Arizona, north of the Grand Canyon.
• Friends of Sonoita Creek — Sonoita Creek is a rare riparian area in Southeast Arizona with natural beauty and an extensive variety of plants and animals.
• Goldfield Mountains – Hikers who visit the Goldfields experience a land of intricate and spectacular volcanic formations, ridges, canyons, arches, and a charming and vivacious upper Sonoran ecosystem.
• GrandCanyonVideos.com – Great adventure pictures by Tom Hagstrom
• Bill Leverton’s travelsw dot com – A resource for the independent traveller in the southwest.
• Red Rock Country – The colorful collection of buttes, pinnacles, mesas and canyons surrounding Sedona is famous the world around for its red rocks.
• Southwest Area Wildland Fire Operation – information on wildland fire activity in Arizona and New Mexico.
• The Squaw Peak Hiker (Piestewa Peak Hiker) – This site is dedicated to the hikers of the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area.
• Superstition Mountain Museum – Everything you wanted to know about the Superstition Mountains and the Lost Dutchman Mine.

     Hiking and Camping Information

• Arizona Central – AZ Trails – hiking, mountain biking or ski trails.
• Arizona Highways – Hike of the Month.
• Arizona Hiking Trails – some great hiking trails available in Arizona.
• AZventure In Hiking – the most complete listing of Arizona-related hiking.
• Virtual Hiking – What you can expect on a particular hike at any time of the year, as well as memories of good times with friends.
• Hiking Blogs – Keeping Track of Fellow Hikers, Backpackers, and Trail Runners.
• Hiking, Trekking & Camping @ ABC-of-Hiking.com – All Hiking, Trekking & Camping Information on our Hiking Portal. Hiking Tips & Techniques, Hiking Equipment Buying Guides and all information you need to go Hiking.
• GORP: Great Outdoor Recreation Pages – Resource guide to hiking, trails, and the great outdoors. Lots of great info.
• Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook – Notes and information on hiking and camping in the American West.
• Tucson Hikes – Tucson hiking masterpiece. The Catalinas, Santa Ritas and Rincon Mountains are represented extremely well here.
• The Backpacker – Get advice on camping, hiking and gear reviews.
• ProTrails  – Providing accurate and detailed trail information.
• Todd’s Desert Hiking Guide – Todd writes and writes a ton! He’s not afraid to lay down an opinion on anything. No doubt he enjoys long distance hikes.
• Wildernet  – Outdoor Recreation, with links for all 50 states.
• Yahoo – Hiking

     Education

• Old Pueblo Archaeology Center – seeks to foster understanding and appreciation of southwestern archaeological and historical sites and traditional cultures by conducting scientific research, preservation, and public interpretation projects.
• TerraServer – maps and aerial photography of Arizona and the 48 states.
• Arizona Regional Image Archive – imagery and free downloadable topographic maps of Arizona.
• Global Positioning System Overview by Peter H. Dana.
• How to use a compass – Author Kjetil Kjernsmos provides an illustrated guide on how to really use a compass to find your way in the woods.
• Mountain Lion Action Plan – What if you meet one on the trail? In 2004, the department held three public workshops to take public input on a draft protocol for responding to human-mountain lion encounters.
• School of Renewable Natural Resources (SRNR) – located in the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
• Leave No Trace – The mission of is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnership.
• The Lightweight Backpacker  – you’ll find the basic "Pack Light" philosophy.
• Backpack Packing Instructions – Weight distribution matters!
• Zen Backpacking Stoves – For backpackers wishing to take on the challenges of the wilds, they can do so and still enjoy a hot brew or freshly cooked meal without needing to rub two sticks together.

     Reading Material and Resources

• Arizona Outdoor Journal - Arizona Outdoor Journal articles will explore all the state has to offer.
• The Backpacker Network – a valuable source of information featuring backpacking tips and hostel information to help you on your travels.
• Cyberwest Magazine – Travel and recreation in the West.
• Places to Go in Arizona – Desert USA Magazine
• Adventurous Traveler Bookstore – source of outdoor travel books, maps, videos, CD-ROMs and posters.
• Outside magazine – Original expeditions, daily trivia contests, quizzes, event coverage, environmental news, gear recommendations, and more.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Conserving Nature in a Changing World
• USDA Forest Service – The Forest Service was established in 1905 and is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

     Products and Services

• Arizona Hiking Shack – On-Line Catalog of outdoor equipment.
• Campmore – equipment for camping, backpacking, bicycling and more.
• REI – Gear for hiking, climbing, backpacking, camping, biking
• MSR – Mountain Safety Research, Inc
• Tents, Camping Equipment and Camping – Everything you wanted to know about camping tents. Check out these free articles on tents and camping.
• C&C Outdoors – Featuring a growing number of name brand products for your outdoor needs! Free Shipping on lots of items. Use the following promotion code to receive an additional 10% on your order: AZ-Trailblazers.
• Country Camping Fun – We have lots of items for your camping needs. Eureka tents, hunting knives (Kershaw, Coldsteel, etc), cots, sleeping bags, lanterns, binoculars(Bushnell and Nikon) and much more.
• RJ Adventures – We sell Trail map guide books, for hiking, biking (road/mountain), climbing, camping, skiing, kayaking and lots more outdoor activities including survival information.
• Roughgear.com – Trail tested gear for the outdoors. Categories of products such as “Survival”, “Portable Solar Power”, “Personal Locator Beacons”, “Protective Cases and Bags” and more.
• Shop-of-Hiking.com – Hiking Equipment, Hiking Boots, Camping Tents, Camping Gear, Hiking Poles, Hiking Clothes, GPS Devices and all other possible Hiking Gear.
• Backwoods Camping Supplies – We are commited to providing high quality and affordable prices on camping equipment and supplies to the backwoods camping enthusiast as well as the weekend camper.
• Hydration-Backpacks.com – A source for Camelbak Hydration Backpacks, plus many alternative backpack options for easy comparisons.
• Trail Tents.com – Providing Backpacking tents for your 4 season tent hiking or extreme climbing adventures.
• Family Tent Camping – We understand your family camping tent is the most important piece of camping equipment.
• Year Around Camping – High quality top of the line camping equipment from people who really care. Tents, Backpacks, mummy bags, sleeping bags, and Duffel bags for the year around.
• Fuel for Adventure — your online source for healthy backpacking food, hydration systems, survival kits, camping gear and outdoor information.
• Dad’s Jerky L.L.C. – Absolutely the world’s best sirloin steak jerky! We also offer dried fruits, nuts, trail mix and granola.
• Garmin — leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
• Adventure GPS Products — the latest GPS receivers, software, and accessories for traveling in the wilderness, and driving in your car.
• Outdoor Review – The online resource for outdoor enthusiasts including consumer-generated gear reviews as well as trail reviews, a photo gallery, marketplace, message boards and more.
• The Best Hikes in Sedona – by Jim Cassidy. These guides will take you to the spots only the locals know.
• Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch – is a family run ranch located at 6700 feet in the Black Range Mountains of New Mexico. Our ranch is a great getaway destination with a serene and pristine environment.

     Clubs and Organizations

• Sierra Club – Protect America’s Environment. For Our Families, For Our Future.
• Arizona Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter
• Sierra Singles – represents single men and women who share the common mission of all branches of the Sierra Club
• Arizona Outdoor Travel Club™ – hikes and outings in Arizona
• TucsonHikers – Southern Arizona’s Hiking Network!
• Superstition Search & Rescue – The purpose of this volunteer organization is to assist individuals who may experience wilderness-related problems.
• Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association – also known as Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Mountain Rescue team, is a highly motivated, expertly trained, technical rescue team dedicated to saving lives.
• Scottsdale Community College Recreation Department – Click on “Recreational Sports Classes”
• Wilderness Volunteers – This organization is based in Arizona but offers service trips across the country in cooperation with public land agencies.
• McDowell Sonoran Conservancy – committed to preserving the Sonoran Desert and its Mountains for the benefit of this and all future generations.