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Welcome! Tales of My Trails is a blog for dreamers, adventure seekers, weekend warriors, and those searching for a bit of information and inspiration before jumping on the trail yourself. I’m so glad you’re here!
Welcome!
My name is Hannah and I’m the storyteller behind Tales of My Trails. Through sharing my stories, I hope to stir up the wanderlust in each of us and encourage you to find joy, peace and purpose in places only your feet can take you. I’m excited for you to join me in exploring the trails this beautiful world has to offer.
“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” -Dr. Seuss

SAFELY DAY HIKING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND BACK (SOUTH RIM TO SOUTH RIM)
Since arriving back in Colorado a couple months ago from my month long stay in Arizona, it feels like life has been busy! Luke has been doing his summer farmers markets which go from Friday to Sunday each weekend and the hustle of those definitely squeeze our time to hike. I’ve still been able to…
PHOENIX, AZ HIKES: SUNRISE ON PIESTEWA PEAK
In my previous post about trails I’ve enjoyed hiking in and around Phoenix I mentioned Piestewa Peak. Piestewa Peak (previously named Squaw Peak) is named after Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona, who’s the first known Native American woman to die in combat in the US military and…
ALL THINGS HIKING IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX & TEMPE, ARIZONA
I’m in Tempe, Arizona from mid-April to mid-May and it is already close to 100 degrees in the afternoons here. I’ve learned very quickly that when hiking you must go very early. Most recommend being off the trails by 11am as it gets too hot but I would say even earlier- the sun is so…
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