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Black Girls Hike: What You Need To Know Before Hitting The Trails

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Black Girls Hike: What You Need To Know Before Hitting The Trails

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One of the best parts of living in Phoenix, AZ is the variety of magnificent mountainous trails, like “The Superstitions,” Papago Park, Deem Hills West or small climbs like Tempe’s Hayden Butte – all which are lined with diverse cacti, critters, and creative juice. Of course, I can’t leave out the amazing views. There’s tons of reasons to get moving, but like many outdoor adventures, making sure you properly prepare yourself before hitting the trails is key to having a good time and staying safe.

Organizations like GirlTrek, the largest public health movement and nonprofit for Black women and girls in the country, are helping to get more Black women in green spaces and equipping them to be nature…

Please read original article Black Girls Hike: What You Need To Know Before Hitting The Trails posted on Healthy Black Girls on 7 June 2017 | 3:23 pm —

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