52 Hike Challenge to Host Pop-Up Hikes at Arizona National Monuments

Partnering with the National Park Service on its 100th Anniversary
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - Nov. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- The 52 Hike Challenge is partnering with the National Park Service for their 100th Anniversary, to showcase and host hikes at Arizona National Monuments in February 2016.

Founders Karla Amador and Phillip Stinis will be visiting Tonto, Chiricahua and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monuments as part of the 52 Hike Challenge’s 2016 Book Tour, presented by Sawyer Products.

The duo is scheduled to meet and hike with challengers in Arizona, share stories, as well as document the beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities available to visitors of the monuments.

“The National Park Service has 409 units, not all of them are called national parks,” said Sue Walter, chief interpreter for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. “However, all of them are great to explore and most of them have great hiking opportunities.”

A big part of the 52 Hike Challenge is getting out and exploring new parks and trails, some of them in their immediate backyards like these national monuments. The 52 Hike Challenge is open to everyone and can be started anytime. To date, over 52,000 photos from enthusiasts taking the challenge have been posted on Instagram under the #52HikeChallenge. In 2015 alone, more than 24 pop-up hikes were held all-over California, Utah and Colorado.

“We’re honored to partner with National Park Service and National Park Foundation for their Centennial #FindYourPark celebration,” said Stinis. “The pop-up hikes at the destinations we have picked out will give hikers a wonderful experience outdoors, all while seeing the beauty these parks have to offer.“

The pop-up hikes are open to anyone who is interested in hiking, visiting or exploring these National Monuments in Arizona. The hikes will also include a meet-and-greet with park rangers and give-aways hosted by Sawyer Products.

To find out more go to www.52HikeChallenge.com and search under “events.” To start your own 52 Hike Challenge anytime, search for 52HikeChallenge on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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About The 52 Hike Challenge

The 52 Hike Challenge is a global movement geared towards inspiring and encouraging individuals to step outside their comfort zones, in order to achieve the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits gained through hiking once a week for one year. Thousands of people all around the world are taking the challenge to help change their lives in a positive way, one step at a time.

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