Judith Kuse Those of us who live in the Sun Lakes communities are fortunate to be within driving distance of The McDowell Sonoran Preserve, one of the nation’s largest urban preserves and a hiker’s paradise. What was dedicated in 1994 as a five-square-mile sanctuary of Sonoran Desert flora and fauna has become a 47-square-mile recreational…
Judith Kuse In addition to sponsoring two to three weekly hikes, members of the Sun Lakes Hiking Club (SLHC) enjoy one another’s company at a number of special hikes and social events during every hiking season. For example, in mid-December, club members and their guests were invited, for the seventh year in a row, to…
Judith Kuse Perhaps you’ve noticed that many publications, health news broadcasts, social media posts and caregivers advise physical activity as being vital to one’s long-term good health and well-being. It’s no coincidence. Instead, it’s sound practice based on a plethora of evidence. Indeed, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity…
Judith Kuse Just in time for that time of year when families often visit their grandparents, Sun Lakes Hiking Club members have compiled a list of favorite multi-generational hikes. The trail at Papago Park leads the list. Located minutes from downtown Phoenix next to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens, Papago Park…
Judith Kuse November is here, and the Sun Lakes Hiking Club is launching its 33rd season! As it welcomes members back, it is also pleased to invite prospective members to join in hikes and social activities. The club’s Fall Picnic and first meeting of the season will be held at Oasis Park in Sun Lakes…
Judith Kuse The official hiking season for the Sun Lakes Hiking Club is November 1 through April 30, and it’s right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know. Preparation is key to successful hiking. To begin with, you can maximize your physical ability to hike by committing to an exercise routine that…
SLHC member Mike Josephson coordinated a great experience for the club in Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park this past season. Many made the trek up to Superior, Arizona, to join Mike and guide Rich Adams, a park volunteer, for a narrated walk along the unique hiking trails the Arboretum has to offer. There are a…
Judith Kuse The heat of summer often results in a slower pace of life. This is true whether it’s the extreme heat of an Arizona summer or a warm summer day at a northern lake. On these lazy days, many indulge themselves in leisure reading, and booklovers can be heard asking, “Can you recommend a…
Judith Kuse For the past 13 years, the Sun Lakes Hiking Club has offered its members a Special Hike. Special Hikes involve traveling to another region of the Southwest to explore it through daily hikes, shared meals and other experiences which highlight the region’s distinctive character. Members reserve their places on the trip in spring,…
Judith Kuse It’s a Sun Lakes Hiking Club annual tradition to bestow awards on deserving members at its year-end picnic. This year was no exception. While members were gathered at Oasis Park for a potluck lunch in late March, the SLHC leadership made its official and unofficial presentations. In the “official” category, the Sunshine…