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Grand Canyon South Bass

by justroughinit | Jan 10, 2019 | Arizona, Backpacking, Grand Canyon

South Bass Trail The South Bass trail is a remote and historic trail in Grand Canyon National Park that cuts from the South Rim of Grand Canyon to the Colorado River and lies about 25 miles (40.2 km) west of Grand Canyon Village and the Bright Angel Trail. This...

Kayaking in the Phoenix Area

by justroughinit | Jan 9, 2019 | Fun Stuff

Jonesin' for a lake adventure? Phoenix kayaking trips are a fun, leisurely way to pass the time. Did you know that this area of Arizona encompasses 30,000 acres of lakes just waiting for you to grab a paddle and go? Kayaking on the lakes in the...

It’s a Grave Situation: Graves & Ghosts in Arizona

by justroughinit | Oct 30, 2018 | Arizona, Backpacking, Holidays, Scary Stuff

Halloween is the best time to visit cemeteries and grave sites and Arizona has plenty, especially of the old west variety. So what a better place for a great scare or to see some ghosts!?

Skinwalkers: Evil that Lurks in Native America

by justroughinit | Oct 22, 2018 | Fun Stuff, Holidays, Scary Stuff

Since Tony Hillerman published his book Skinwalkers in 1990 (a must read), this bit of Navajo religious and cultural lore has made its way into the mainstream through several big screen and made for TV movies. Skinwalkers, or yenaaldlooskii, are witches that can...

Your Havasupai Falls Questions, Answered.

by justroughinit | Sep 13, 2018 | Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Havasupai, Hiking

We get questions about Havasupai on a daily basis, from “How long does it take to hike Havasupai?” to “Can I swim in Havasupai Falls?” So where are here to answer some of the most common questions.