Finding True North

07/07/2026

Wow. Check her out!

Everyone listen up! We have a new employee.

She's punctual. She's highly trained. She's an expert at convincing elk to leave the parking lot.

Her name is Blue. She's a Catahoula Leopard Hound and Grand Canyon National Park's new Conservation K-9.

Using controlled barking and herding pressure, Blue helps encourage elk and desert bighorn sheep to return to their natural habitat, reducing wildlife conflicts and helping keep both visitors and wildlife safe.

A round of ah-paws for Blue. 👏🐾

Photo by NPS

05/14/2026

AZT hikers.....section 1 closure.

05/14/2026

Tomorrow is the DAY!!!!! Oh so excited.

05/09/2026

Hey buddy?! Where you going so fast? He was just as surprised to see us mid week on a backcountry trail. 3 days of hiking and we only saw 3 humans & this guy until we made it back to civilization/town. If you know us. You know how excited we get to see critters! The Gila Monster is oh so cool.

05/03/2026

Golden hour at camp for the night in the pines and Aspen trees. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset off in the distance. Cherry on top....a little baby waterfall with just enough flow and trickle that we had a camp with a water source. Score!

05/02/2026

TM 175.0 approaching Cathedral rock NOBO. Someone lost tent poles. Let us know if we can return them. Happy hiking.

04/27/2026

Hey all Check our Campology Dudley's thru hike of the AZT! We're thrilled we were able to help out with his grand adventure.

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