Definition: Hike - To go on an extended walk for pleasure or exercise.

Then this past year we heard about the 52 hike challenge. The idea resonated with my wife and me.

Hiking was always something we enjoyed but this takes it to the next level - a weekly hike.

We decided to take the challenge and have been on 14 hikes so far.

Here they are:

1. Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ on 1/1

2. Janet Fork Indian Ruin in Prescott, AZ at sunrise on 1/9

3. Boynton Canyon in Sedona, AZ on 1/15

4. Sidewinder and Ocotillo Trail Loop in Carefree, AZ on 1/17

5. Grapevine Creek Trail in Dewey, AZ on 1/22

6. Wolf Creek & F.R. 384 Loop in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 1/29

7. Glassford Hill Summit Trail in Prescott Valley, AZ on 2/4

8. Little Granite Mountain Loop in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 2/12

9. Lynx Lake Loop in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 2/13

10. Thumb Butte Loop in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 2/19

11. Lynx Creek Ruins Trail in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 2/27

12. Spear S Ranch Loop in New River, AZ on 3/5

13. Goldwater Lake Trail Loop in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 3/19

14. Geronimo Pena's Cabin in Prescott National Forest, AZ on 3/26

We have encountered a huge variety of places: the Sonoran desert, an extinct volcano, mountains, ravines, waterfalls, forest, lakes, and more.

Lovely places and lovely times together. How about you? Ready to get out there? Join us for the challenge of going on one hike each week. You won't regret it!