Embracing the Wild- My Backcountry Summer in the Gila Part 4

In the heart of the Gila Wilderness, my backcountry journey continued with a mix of trail work, wildlife encounters, and the thrill of navigating unknown terrain. Strap in as I share the adventures through McKenna Park and beyond. Trail Work on the CDT between Trips Between backcountry trips, I seized the opportunity to contribute to …

Embracing the Wild- My Backcountry Summer in the Gila Part 3

On my first day of duty, I found out they wanted me in the backcountry every day! I thought I would be stationed in the visitor center some days to give trail information to visitors. But the trails were not very busy, and my time would be better utilized with my eyes on the backcountry. …