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The article features Switzerland-native and long-distance hiker Eric Gueissaz, who decided to live at Highland Mary and explore the Grand Canyon in Arizona for 21 year. Information on Gueissaz's family background, wife Suzie, how he developed his dwelling as a true rock house and how he struggled in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s. Among the places in the Grand Canyon that he visited include the Hopi Salt Trail, Hopi Sipapu near the Little Colorado River and Kanab Creek.

An excerpt from the book "Arizona Highways Hiking Guide," which offers a guide to summer hiking trails across Arizona is presented.

The article features the Beale Wagon Road in Arizona, named after Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a 35-year-old retired Navy lieutenant who was appointed by then President James Buchanan to establish a new migration route west to California in the mid-1850s. Topics discussed include the history of Beale's route, what one can expect to experience on the trail, and brief information on the location of the route. A photograph of the author surveying the scenery near a dilapidated homestead is shown.

The article offers hiking information for some of Arizona's summer trail hikes which include the Harding Springs Trail at the Oak Creek Canyon, the Cliff Springs Trail at the North Rim, Grand Canyon, and the Slate Mountain Trail in Flagstaff.

The article focuses on carpenter and logger Peter Busnack, nicknamed as Bigfoot, who found himself in the Superstition Mountains, Arizona, where he built the homestead he always dreamed of and grew a garden. Topics include his 15-day walk across the Sonoran Desert to the Four Peaks which began on July 11, 1976, how he purchased the 13-acre Harrell Ranch, owned by Jim Tidwell, where he built the Reevis Mountain School of Self-Reliance, and his pharmacy of his own-all natural remedies.

The article presents the Arizona summer hiking guide for 2013. It shows that the Bismarck Lake Trail in Flagstaff is an easy hike that passes Hart Prairie Preserve and has good views of the San Francisco Peaks, while the Bill Williams Trail in Williams showcases Bill Williams Mountain and the massive Douglas firs near its top. The Kendrick Mountain Trail in Kaibab National Forest reportedly offers sightings of Mexican spotted owls and views of the Grand and Oak Creek Canyons.

The article discusses the author's experience hiking on the Hellsgate Wilderness along Hellsgate Trail 37 in Arizona. Some of the dangers of hiking in Hellsgate Wilderness include bear attacks, monsoon-induced flash flood and heatstroke. She decided to take her 15-year-old son, Austin because she wanted to share the experience of exploring Hellsgate with him. She describes her group's visit to the narrow section of canyon that is Hell's Gate.

The article focuses on the fall season in Arizona when the air is cool, leaves of trees are in full color, which is ideal for bikers, hikers and horseback-riders. It features the different trails in the country including Los Burros Trail which loops around Wishbone Mountain in McNary, Icehouse Trail in Pinal Mountains and Granite Basin Recreation Area in Prescott. Information such as distance of the trail, rating and directions on how to get there are provided.

Photographs of the natural environment in Arizona are presented, including the Mitten Ridge and the Broken Arrow Trail at the Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona, blue lupines in bloom in Oak Creek Canyon, and the Indian Point off Schnebly Hill Road northeast of Sedona.

The article offers hiking guide on the different trails in Arizona. These include Widforss Trail on the North Rim in Grand Canyon, West Baldy Trail in Greer, Weatherford Trail in Flagstaff, Humphreys Trail in Flagstaff, and West Ford Oak Creek Trail on the Oak Creek Canyon. Also featured are Inner Basin Trail in Flagstaff, Horton Creek Trail and the Maxwell Trail on the Mogollon Rim, West Clear Creek Trail in Verde Valley and Green Mountain Trail in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

The article offers an itinerary of places to visit and things to do in Arizona in Summer 2012. It states that about a dozen variety of pies are in store at Bear Wallow Café in Alpine and that the White Mountains Trail System has a series of 25 interconnected loops from Vernon to Clay Springs. Snowy Mountain Stables reportedly offers horseback-riding at the base of Sunrise Park Resort, while trout fishing can be done at Hawley Lake in Fort Apache Reservation.

The article features ten hiking trails in Arizona. The Aravaipa Canyon Trail located at the Aravaipa Canyon wilderness starts with a short trail which leaders from the trailhead down to the creek, with various trees on display. The Aspen Loop Trail located at the Santa Catalina mountains is formed by the trails Marshall Gluch Trail and the Aspen Trail. The Highline Trail located at the Mogollon Rim is not applicable to day-hikers but shorter segments from the Pine Trailhead or 260 Trailhead are.

The article recommends 10 hike trails in Arizona that feature wildflowers. One is the Bajada Nature Trail at McDowell Sonoran Preserve which is said to be ideal for all hikers of all ages and those in wheelchairs, and takes 30 minutes to hike. The Canyon Loop Trail at Catalina State features lupines, cholla, pear, and saguaro cactuses, poppies and marigolds. It adds that a variety of flowers can be seen in Four Peaks Wilderness Area at Tonto National Forest because of its elevation.

The article features Dale Shewalter, the man with the vision of the Arizona Trail. The idea for the Arizona Trail, the ninth National Scenic Trail in the U.S. that spans from Coronado National Monument on the border of Arizona and Mexico all the way to Utah, came about 30 years ago. His work with the U.S. Forest Service allowed him to connect existing sections of trails and coordinate with government agencies for the creation of the route.

The article offers information on several hiking trails in Arizona. The Schultz Creek Trail in Coconino National Forest, with its easy path, provides access to the pines of the San Francisco Peaks. A secret that locals would like to keep is the Bell Trail that leads to the boundary of the Wet Beaver Wilderness Area. The paved way makes hiking easy in Woods Canyon Lake Trail on the Mogollon Rim.

The article features the summer hiking guide of the several trails, including the Florida Canyon Trail, Finger Rock Trail and Mount Lemmon Trail in 2009 in Arizona. Florida Canyon Trail is located in the Coronado National Forest and boasts flowers as its main attractions. Finger Rock Trail, which is also situated in the Coronado National Forest, sports the Finger Rock Spring that is open to all hikers. Mount Lemmon Trail provides a rocky route and offers views of Pusch Ridge.

The article offers information on trail riding courses in Arizona during spring, summer, fall, and winter through the back of a quarter horse. It notes that H.L. Canyon, Keller Canyon and Secret Canyon trails are being offered during spring and the North Kaibab and Sunset Trails during summer. Furthermore, it states that Old Military and Walker Basin Trails are offered during fall and Verde River Sheep Bridge, Spur Cross and Towel Creek trails are for winter season.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of going to the Vultee Arch Trail in Sterling Canyon, Arizona.

A list of the most scenic hiking miles in Arizona is presented. It includes the Bull Pasture-Estes Canyon Loop, otherwise known as the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Superstition Wilderness or the Black Mesa Loop, an area filled with superstition, and the Mount Baldy Loop by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Data is given for length, elevation gain, difficulty, payoff, and location.

The article discusses the author's experience in a honeymoon trek through the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona which tested their promise of for better of for worse. Their trail included a visit to the Echo Canyon, Rhyolite Canyon and the Heart of Rocks. He recalled how he and his wife had a little silent quarrel because she was exhausted in the trail, but later ended with a smooch.

The article describes the Veit Springs Trail in Arizona. The trail follows an old jeep road uphill into the Lamar Haines Memorial Wildlife Area, a small preserve covering 160 acres at 8,600 feet elevation, Elk and mule deer are plentiful in the early morning and squirrels and birds can be found midday. The route also may be used for mountain bikes and cross-county skiing.

The article relates the experiences of a horseback writer who traveled to the historic Prescott Mail Trail in Arizona. The author participated in a ceremonial ride to celebrate the reopening of the historic Mail Trail which stretches from Camp Verde to Payson. It was participated in by assorted officials, members of the Camp Verde Cavalry and volunteers who worked on the trail.

The article describes the South Bass Point of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. In the area, one can see a rock, old grayed limbs and trunks of fallen juniper and pine, a maze of forest and blue sky. The stone remnants of an old cabin are also seen. The area was named after William Wallace Bass who went there in 1884 to cure an illness. He carved a trail to the river, put in a cableway across the Colorado and carved a trail on the north side up to that Rim.

The article discusses the author's experience in his trail to the Wasson Peak, the summit of the Tucson Mountains in Arizona. He recalls to have seen wild animals such as a coyote, redwing blackbirds, hawks, sparrows, and finches. In the midmorning, he reached the confluence of the Rillito and the Santa Cruz River. He recalls further that the slopes on both sides of the trail were loose and threatening. Finally, he reached the summit by sunset and descend a while later.

The article focuses on the author's experience in his journey to Chivo Falls in Tucson, Arizona. The author narrated some obstacles they experienced in their journey to the falls. On their way to reach Chivo Falls, he and the other people he met at the place were caught by a storm. He added that the last three-quarters of a mile through Joaquin Canyon to Chivo Falls was brutal but they eventually came to see the beauty of the Falls.

The article presents the 10 most scenic trails in Arizona. The west fork trail of the Oak Creek Canyon is Sedona's most famous hike with its sandstone cliffs and historical wildlife. East side is the Aravaipa Canyon wilderness where desert hike leads to a succulent oasis. The echo canyon loop is the soul of the Chiricahua National Monument with its lava ashes yielded into various shapes.

The article narrates the author's experience in his long journey to the Grand Canyon, Arizona together with George Steck, a master of long journeys. The author recalls that on their journey to the Grand Canyon, they talked about sensible issues. Also, George share his knowledge of routes, of certain places and ways inside the Grand Canyon.