McDowell Sonoran Preserve Archive

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Gateway Loop Trail

Hiking the Trail The Gateway Loop is Gateway’s namesake trail, and it provides a moderately challenging hike which gives the …

This Week's Pipeline Wins Were Decades in the Making July 9, 2020
Three court decisions are a sign of the power of protest
Heather Hansman
Pendley's Own Words Disqualify Him from Leading the BLM July 9, 2020
William Perry Pendley is finally up for Senate confirmation. Here's a reminder of why he is not up to the job.
Wes Siler
Proof that Rivers Are Medicine July 8, 2020
'River of Return' features river guides and Shoshone-Bannock tribal members Sammy and Jessica Matsaw
Outside Editors
How to Plan a Successful Backpacking Trip in 7 Steps July 8, 2020
Follow these steps to spend less time stressing over the details and more time on the trail
Andrew Skurka
My Crazy Bid to See a Solar Eclipse at 20,000 Feet July 8, 2020
Two bold men, one reckless plan: to watch the sun go dark atop a huge snow-covered peak in South America. You won't believe what happened next.
Mark Jenkins
When Alpinists Go Rogue July 2, 2020
An attempt that was fraught with complications, high jinks, and bad decisions
Outside Editors
The Thru-Hikers Who Finished the AT During the Pandemic July 2, 2020
After months of trespassing and hiding from rangers, two hikers completed the Appalachian Trail in June. Their sagas raise questions about what it means to be outdoors in the United States right now.
Grayson Haver Currin
The Eye-Opening Month I Spent Rafting the Grand Canyon June 30, 2020
In praise of sand in your eyeballs, no cell service, and pooping in a box
Brendan Leonard
A Cuban-American Shares His Fishing Roots June 29, 2020
'Una Razon para Pescar' follows Miami tarpon fisherman Dan Diez as he explores how the sport is woven into his blood
Outside Editors
The Tour de France Goes Virtual June 29, 2020
Well, sort of. There's no racing on the roads yet, but pro teams are flocking to a digital version that will be broadcast to fans.
Joe Lindsey