I saw a Cooper's Hawk in my backyard some years back, deep in suburban Mesa, so it's not unheard of. It was using my birdbath.

Ramsey Canyon, also the Portal area. They're on major migratory routes, including the Rufous migation in October (?)

I can't speak to the Backcountry process, but several years ago when I applied for a camping permit at Bright Angel I got a response asking me to describe my route and my previous GC hiking experience before they approved it. No idea what flagged my request in particular, seems like a rather tame one.

Some of you runners might be interested in this jolly 10-miler up Kitt Peak in June: http://www.kittpeakascent.com.

The glow-in-the-dark souvenier shirt pegged my geek-o-meter, so I'm on board! :wlift:

Just for the record... I was trying to be sensitive and caring by pointing out the legitimate plight of Dalmations across the country that died, needlessly, because of idiots that shouldn't have gotten them in the first place (probably the same people that will now try canyoneering). ...like all th...

Running has really helped with my cardio, and I'm not a fast runner! Putting in the occasional run at altitude helps too.

April's about the perfect time of year to hike down to the Tonto platform - about halfway down, you get a really good view of the Canyon. I'm a fan of the Kaibab-Tonto-BA loop. Other than bragging rights, it really doesn't add much to the experience to continue on to the bottom and bounce. IMO, of c...

Tough_Boots wrote:Are they running on Peralta Rd? That's gonna get dusty!

Maybe not - they're forecasting rain!

They close it about 5am.... the first bus leaves to go there at 430 ....That includes one lane of US 60 too for a few miles.... until the last of us makes it to the highway. Are you doing the Marathon??? My husband is... I am walking the 10K... Yes, I'm doing the marathon, my first year. :scared: S...

Just a quick adviso; the road between US 60 and the Peralta TH will be closed Sunday morning due to the Lost Dutchman Marathon, from sometime before the start (7:00 AM) until the last of us makes it to the highway.

:wlift:

@imike :
Hey, did you wind up doing the Mt. Lemmon Marathon? I did the half, thought it was awesome, but boy did they have some communications issues!

-Nan

Are you Flagstaff folk seeing a lot of smoke in town? I'm heading up this weekend for the Folk Festival and the 5K; does the whole town smell like barbeque?

charkellyaz18 wrote: Is it as bad as it sounds? News is determined by the quality and quantity of video. In this case, the stations from PHX are feeding nice dramatic HD video with helicopters filming for hours and hours every day. IMO, No, its not as bad as it sounds ... though to be sure, it cert...

Anyone know what's going on with the new fire north of Flag as of Sunday? Not familiar enough with the neighborhood names to recognize if it's close to "town" or out in the boonies. I'm supposed to be heading up there next weekend.

A friend of mine is having to rewrite a book she already sent to her publisher - now the main character has to sneak into closed Homolovi park. :wrt: How interesting! Now I want to read this! Oddly enough, part of The Marauders takes place at Homolovi as well... I don't know the title of the book y...

Val-de-reee, Val-de-ra-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

A friend of mine is having to rewrite a book she already sent to her publisher - now the main character has to sneak into closed Homolovi park.

I just got my note saying the "In-training" T-shirt is in the mail. Signed up for the 1/2...

I'm partial to the South Kaibab - Tonto - Bright Angel loop, especially in April/May when the Tonto platform comes to life. Drops you down into the Canyon for a nice long stroll w/o feeling rushed & still leaves me time for a hot shower & dinner with drinks at the top! I could do w/o the epi...

I did notice the door of the guest bathroom sticking that afternoon, so maybe the foundation settled a little.