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		<title>Roaming the Rincons:  Turkey Creek to Deer Creek</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/10/roaming-the-rincons-turkey-creek-to-deer-creek/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've been spending a lot of time in the Rincon's lately wandering around the foothills and valleys of the Rincon Mountain Wilderness.  The Wilderness surrounds Sahuaro on three sides.  The terrain ranges from rolling scrub desert to shear walled riparian canyons, and despite its proximity to Tucson access to much of the Wilderness is limited.  If you don't want to compete with the crowds on Mount Lemmon, the Ricons are a great alternative.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/reddington-pass-by-the-numbers-miles-0-5-tanque-verde-falls/' rel='bookmark' title='Reddington Pass by the Numbers (Miles 0-5): Tanque Verde Falls'>Reddington Pass by the Numbers (Miles 0-5): Tanque Verde Falls</a></li>
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		<title>Springtime in the High Desert</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/05/springtime-in-the-high-desert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 08:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, I completely dropped off the face of the blogasphere for six months.  Work, family, chores, and all of life&#8217;s other little pleasures swamped me.  Every week without a post makes it just that much harder to go back and next thing you know you&#8217;re wondering why your readership is still growing when you haven&#8217;t [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/10/roaming-the-rincons-turkey-creek-to-deer-creek/' rel='bookmark' title='Roaming the Rincons:  Turkey Creek to Deer Creek'>Roaming the Rincons:  Turkey Creek to Deer Creek</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/packing-for-a-day-hike/' rel='bookmark' title='Packing for a Desert Day Hike'>Packing for a Desert Day Hike</a></li>
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		<title>Tanque Verde Wash</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/tanque-verde-wash/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the great things about Tucson is that there are some fantastic places to walk.  During the summer, the washes (dried stream beds for those of you from wet places) are pretty unbearable but now that the weather has cooled they are a great place to put in some miles.  They are easy walks [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/tanque-verde-falls-water-level-sep-13-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Tanque Verde Falls Water Level'>Tanque Verde Falls Water Level</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/reddington-trail-run/' rel='bookmark' title='Reddington Trail Run'>Reddington Trail Run</a></li>
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		<title>A Dog&#8217;s Life</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/a-dogs-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've been a bit busy lately, so here is a short video of Saja showing what is really important in life.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/taking-your-dog-hiking/' rel='bookmark' title='Taking Your Dog Hiking'>Taking Your Dog Hiking</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/hiking-in-the-oven/' rel='bookmark' title='Hiking in the Oven'>Hiking in the Oven</a></li>
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		<title>Wanderlust</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/10/wanderlust/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fall has always been a special time for me.  A time to hit the road and travel.  Here is a short post to try to capture my mood.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/tanque-verde-wash/' rel='bookmark' title='Tanque Verde Wash'>Tanque Verde Wash</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/05/springtime-in-the-high-desert/' rel='bookmark' title='Springtime in the High Desert'>Springtime in the High Desert</a></li>
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		<title>Reddington Pass by the Numbers (Miles 5-7):  Shooting Ranges</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/reddington-pass-by-the-numbers-miles-5-7-shooting-ranges/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/reddington-pass-by-the-numbers-miles-5-7-shooting-ranges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heading east on Reddington Road, you hit a series of tight switchbacks just past the Upper Tanque Verde Falls trail head.  There are no significant trails on this section of the road.  To the south the terrain drops off steeply as you climb to the first pass, while to the north a gentle valley flows [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/reddington-trail-run/' rel='bookmark' title='Reddington Trail Run'>Reddington Trail Run</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/espiritu-canyon-trail/' rel='bookmark' title='Espiritu Canyon Trail'>Espiritu Canyon Trail</a></li>
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		<title>Tanque Verde Falls Water Level</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/tanque-verde-falls-water-level-sep-13-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/tanque-verde-falls-water-level-sep-13-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We've had a couple of good, strong rains over the past week in northeast Tucson and I've seen an increase in search hits for water levels in Reddington, so I thought I'd give a quick update on conditions in the Tanque Verde valley.


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/11/tanque-verde-wash/' rel='bookmark' title='Tanque Verde Wash'>Tanque Verde Wash</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/espiritu-canyon-trail/' rel='bookmark' title='Espiritu Canyon Trail'>Espiritu Canyon Trail</a></li>
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		<title>Redfield Canyon Wilderness</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/redfield-canyon-wilderness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/09/redfield-canyon-wilderness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a wonderful soreness a strenuous hike brings!  I love it but have a sneaking suspicion that Saja doesn&#8217;t share my feeling!  She&#8217;s exhausted after our weekend romp and slept most of the day today.  I can&#8217;t blame her.  Climbing out of the canyon was the toughest mile I&#8217;ve hiked in a long time.  But [...]


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		<title>Reddington Pass by the Numbers (Miles 0-5): Tanque Verde Falls</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/reddington-pass-by-the-numbers-miles-0-5-tanque-verde-falls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/reddington-pass-by-the-numbers-miles-0-5-tanque-verde-falls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reddington Pass is one of Tucson&#8217;s most accessible recreation areas and provides for a wide range of activities from hiking to shooting to four-wheeling.  Most of the pass falls within Coronado National Forest&#8217;s jurisdiction but there is also a fair amount of private land.  As always respect the rights of the private land owners, leave [...]


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		<title>Hiking in the Oven</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/hiking-in-the-oven/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was hot today; well over 100F with little cloud cover.  I spend a lot of time outside under the Arizona sun, but today was a bit much even for me.  The heat saps your energy.  Your heart feels like it&#8217;s racing.  Your throat is parched again two breaths after a drink.  Every movement becomes [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/10/wanderlust/' rel='bookmark' title='Wanderlust'>Wanderlust</a></li>
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		<title>A Night on Mt. Lemmon; or, Is Davis Spring Trail Just a Myth?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The worst thing about hiking in the desert is that water weighs 8.3 pound per gallon.  Somehow I managed to take a 60 pound pack on a one night trip.  To make matters worse, Saja and I ended up going cross country in some rugged terrain when the Davis Spring Trail vanished.  It was time for the old map and compass...


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		<title>Something You Don&#8217;t See Every Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know this has absolutely nothing to do with camping, hiking, or really anything.  Except it made me laugh, so I thought I&#8217;d share it.  Found this posted at the Circle-K on Tanque Verde. Now maybe this is a pure bred animal; maybe she took first place at the country fair; or, maybe she is [...]


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		<title>Taking Your Dog Hiking</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/taking-your-dog-hiking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, so you think it would be a good idea to take your dog hiking on Tucson&#8217;s trails, so you just take him with you next time. No big deal. Right? Maybe not a good idea.  Here are three big things that you have to consider before you take your dog hiking: Conditioning Suitability (Breed, Temperament, [...]


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		<title>Molino Canyon Day Hike</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Molino Canyon is one of my favorite Tucson escapes when time is limited.  The trailhead is just past the fee station on Catalina Highway, about 5 miles up the mountain.  You can&#8217;t miss the parking lot.   Once you arrive, you have three trails to choose from.  The first is off to the west and [...]


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		<title>Packing for a Desert Day Hike</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/06/packing-for-a-day-hike/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what do you carry for a day on the trail?  I&#8217;m a bit of a boy scout so I tend to overpack and prepare for the worst.  My basic philosophy is to assume that every day hike will turn into an overnight.  Here is my basic kit (you can get most of this stuff [...]


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