J.D. Manning

Realtor & Publisher of Everything Arrowhead & Sun City Scoop. Has been golfer, out of breath hiker.

Newsletter

Apr 12, 2026

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8 min read

Now we have to worry about bees while hiking...snakes & scorpions weren't enough?? 🐝

HikePhoenix Newsletter #018

J.D. Manning

Stuff

What to Do If You Encounter a Swarm of Bees on the Trail

Apr 12, 2026

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5 min read

What to Do If You Encounter a Swarm of Bees on the Trail

A Real Risk in the Phoenix Desert

J.D. Manning

History

Apr 12, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: McDowell Sonoran Preserve

How McDowell Sonoran Preserve become one of the largest public spaces in the country.

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Mar 29, 2026

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11 min read

Another National Park for Arizona?

HikePhoenix Newsletter #017

J.D. Manning

Stuff

Mar 29, 2026

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4 min read

Rock Cairns: Harmless or Harmful?

Why rock cairns are bad for Arizona trails

J.D. Manning

History

Mar 29, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: Papago Park

How Papago Park Became One of Phoenix’s Most Unique Public Spaces

J.D. Manning

Hikes

The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Is on Pause.

Mar 29, 2026

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4 min read

The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Is on Pause.

Here’s What Hikers Need to Know

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Mar 16, 2026

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11 min read

Summer is here, and so is snake season...

HikePhoenix Newsletter #016

J.D. Manning

History

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Before the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this iconic summit could have been covered in houses.

J.D. Manning

Stuff

Mar 15, 2026

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5 min read

Are you snake ready?

Record high temps mean hikers are not the only ones using the trails

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Mar 1, 2026

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11 min read

Record high temps & crowded trails

HikePhoenix Newsletter #015

J.D. Manning

Hikes

Mar 1, 2026

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3 min read

White Tanks: South Trail

Afternoon quickie

J.D. Manning

History

Mar 1, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

J.D. Manning

Stuff

A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

Feb 23, 2026

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4 min read

A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

What you need to know about The Verde Valley Circle Trail

J.D. Manning

Stuff

Feb 19, 2026

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3 min read

Who has the right of way?

What you need to know about traffic on the trail

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Feb 15, 2026

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12 min read

Trail history & a chaotic start to our hike

HikePhoenix Newsletter #014

J.D. Manning

History

Feb 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

J.D. Manning

Stuff

Feb 15, 2026

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5 min read

The “Pretty” Invasive Taking Over Arizona’s Desert

Why Stinknet is a bigger problem than it looks

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Feb 8, 2026

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13 min read

Moonlight in the desert & hiking books

HikePhoenix Newsletter #013

J.D. Manning

History

Feb 8, 2026

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5 min read

Arizona History & hiking stories

Should we start a book club?

J.D. Manning

Hikes

Feb 8, 2026

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3 min read

Moonlight in Lost Dutchman State Park

Take advantage of these opportunities

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Jan 25, 2026

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12 min read

🌵 Hiking event season is here 🥾

HikePhoenix Newsletter #012

J.D. Manning

Stuff

Jan 25, 2026

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3 min read

Moonlight Hiking in Phoenix

Tips for a Safe and Memorable Night on the Trail

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Jan 18, 2026

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9 min read

Bobcat trail closure & lollipop trail problems

HikePhoenix Newsletter #011

J.D. Manning

Newsletter

Jan 4, 2026

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9 min read

Happy New Year & let's go hiking...

HikePhoenix Newsletter #010

J.D. Manning

J.D. Manning

Now we have to worry about bees while hiking...snakes & scorpions weren't enough?? 🐝

What to Do If You Encounter a Swarm of Bees on the Trail

Rooftops or ridgelines: McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Another National Park for Arizona?

Rock Cairns: Harmless or Harmful?

Rooftops or ridgelines: Papago Park

The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Is on Pause.

Summer is here, and so is snake season...

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Are you snake ready?

Record high temps & crowded trails

White Tanks: South Trail

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

Who has the right of way?

Trail history & a chaotic start to our hike

Rooftops or ridgelines

The “Pretty” Invasive Taking Over Arizona’s Desert

Moonlight in the desert & hiking books

Arizona History & hiking stories

Moonlight in Lost Dutchman State Park

🌵 Hiking event season is here 🥾

Moonlight Hiking in Phoenix

Bobcat trail closure & lollipop trail problems

Happy New Year & let's go hiking...

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