84 November 2014 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel by GEORGIE BRADLEY Now that the weather is in that hot-and-cold phase, you should take to the outdoors and breathe all that is clean and unpolluted — high up in the mountains. Enjoy every crack and crevice with these ultimate hiking spots. Climb Every Mountain ARIZONA, USA The trails in Arizona are tailor-made for hiking enthusiasts. Not only do you have the expanse that is the Grand Canyon, you’ve got cities like Phoenix and Tucson where, despite their urban skyline, the mountains punctuated in the background call for some serious trekking. As a supreme National Park, the Grand Canyon has more than a whopping one million acres of land. Within its natural beauty are meandering rivers, lakes and of course heart-stopping cliffs. The possibilities are endless. From day hikes to overnight lodging options, the experience will be nothing short of awe-inspiring. Be warned; the trails are not for the faint-hearted and unfit. Hiking in the Grand Canyon is so demanding that even people in excellent condition come out fatigued. Arizona being a hot and dry state (I think we’re familiar with those conditions), you need to have buckets of water on hand. Nothing compares to these unspoiled vistas. Get your gear and go for it!
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