Grand Canyon: Rim to River

Grand Canyon: Rim to River

The New Hance, Tonto, and Grandview Hike By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack Backpacking in the Grand Canyon is an amazing way to explore the natural wonder in our backyard … and there is ample space to explore. The canyon is around 227 miles long and averages about...
Something New, Every Time

Something New, Every Time

Flume Canyon, Over the Hill and Watson Dam offer a choose-your-own-adventure experience year round By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack The Granite Dells have so much to offer. Every time I travel out that way, I see something new. Even though the area is primarily...
Abundant Wildlife, Epic Views, Solitude

Abundant Wildlife, Epic Views, Solitude

Salida View Trail #95 Offers Treasures Galore By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack Out Walker Road east of town is a plethora of trails, and the Salida View Trail is probably among my favorite trails in Prescott. The trail is just longer than four miles and makes a...
A Perfect ‘Quick Fix’

A Perfect ‘Quick Fix’

Rodeo Trails deliver quiet and solitude right in the middle of town By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack If you need a place to breathe in the middle of town, I have found your destination. I have passed the trail signs on Schemmer Drive a thousand times, but never...
The Secret’s Out!

The Secret’s Out!

New trail now open, providing public access to both Goldwater Lakes By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack The Lower Goldwater Lake is a well-kept little secret … and it’s finally open to the public. I know of a few local folks, raised in Prescott, who didn’t know a...
A Shady Place

A Shady Place

Hoot Owl Trail #745: a Mellow Trail in the Trees By Amanda Lane, Owner, The Hike Shack  I recently found myself in a search for hike in the shade. I needed to get outside, but when the temps in Prescott reached over 100 for several days in a row, I wanted to get out...