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Apr18

Hikers Log 21,538.6 Miles

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 | 0 comments

By Mike Conklin Maricopa County Park & Recreation officials told everyone to take a hike last winter. The response? Participants in the “100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge” logged 21, 538.6 miles, almost enough to circle the globe. Started in 2012 to commemorate Arizona’s centennial, the program has grown to reach record numbers and already started everyone thinking about next winter. This latest Challenge saw 163 hikers...

Jan30

10 Things You Might Not Know About The Phoenix Open

Posted on Jan 30, 2015 | 0 comments

By Mike Conklin The Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale concludes the same Feb. 1 afternoon of the Super Bowl in Glendale, but don’t worry about where to turn your TV. The final round of golf should be completed before the scheduled kickoff. The Phoenix Open, which barely registered on the sports Richter scale not that long ago, has emerged as a must-see event in its own right. The star-studded field, TPC Scottsdale course,...

Dec28

January Challenge

Posted on Dec 28, 2014 | 0 comments

By Mike Conklin One certainty in the New Year: Desert Foothills YMCA, plus local fitness clubs, will be lively in the first week of 2015. That’s when everyone gets busy with their resolution to get in shape. Another alternative is to start early hiking on our many miles of hiking trails and, just for fun, see how far you can get into the “100 Miles in 100 Days” program sponsored by the Maricopa County Parks & Recreation...