The Republic's climate reporter is biking the Arizona Trail. You can follow her journey

The Arizona Republic's climate reporter, Joan Meiners, is biking the length of the Arizona Trail to document changes to ...
Opinion

On the Arizona Trail, gold's legend and copper's lure color the search for quick solutions

As the Arizona Trail winds past the proposed Oak Flat copper mine, the search for climate solutions takes on new meaning.
Outside

If You Don’t Have Time for a Long Thru-Hike, the Arizona Trail Is a Perfect—and Spectacular—Shorter Trek

In less than 800 miles, the Arizona Trail offers a steady string of stunning landscapes, uncanny animals, and changing circumstances. If your time is limited, it’s the national scenic trail to try.

On the Arizona Trail, water lures thirsty hikers and windmills hold promise for energy

Water and wind offer powerful symbols on the Arizona Trail, where thirsty hikers have to hunt harder and windmills stand guard.
Packers Wire

On the Arizona Trail, rough tracks and changing climate test the limits of people and land

Arizona Republic reporter Joan Meiners is biking the 850-mile Arizona Trail to document the effects of climate change on a varied landscape. The journey from Mount Lemmon to Casa Blanca Canyon ...
The Indianapolis Star

On the Arizona Trail, humans can choose to build connections or divide with walls

As Arizona Republic reporter Joan Meiners nears the end of a nearly eight week journey on the Arizona Trail, she finds camaraderie in human company, but doubts in human activities. The trail winds ...