Brian Jones Wilson is a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, where he enjoys spending time outside, hiking, and exploring the natural wonder of the American Southwest.
Brian Wilson Jones is a proud resident of Arizona, a state with numerous nicknames due to its fascinating history and natural splendor. The stunning sunsets across the land inspired the nickname the Sunset State. Some people refer to Arizona as America’s Italy because of its gorgeous and majestic mountain areas. The copper star in the middle of the state flag reinforces the nickname the Copper State, with Arizona producing more Copper than anywhere else in the Union. The Apache State pays homage to the many Apache who resided in the region in the nineteenth century. Arizona is also known as the Baby State, being the last of the continental 48 states to be officially recognized in 1912.
In addition to these monikers, the Grand Canyon State is Arizona’s most famous nickname and its namesake is one of Brian Wilson Jones’ favorite places to spend time outdoors. Each year, around six million people visit the Grand Canyon. As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the panoramas offered to tourists are unparalleled worldwide. The Grand Canyon’s South Kaibab Trail is one of the top hikes in the country because of the views. Running over it and back is known as the Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R). It is considered a rite of passage in the trail running community.
Brian Wilson Jones knows these spectacular sights and scenery are worth traveling to, particularly for off-roading activities, a hobby he has enjoyed since childhood. There are hundreds of ATV trails and plenty of landscapes to explore, including dirt, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrains. Broken Arrow Trail, Boulders OHV Area, and White Pocket are just a few places that Brian has enjoyed. In addition to off-roading, Arizona has more to offer those who enjoy exercising with nature.
While many people identify Arizona with broad vistas and steep valleys, the state’s lofty mountains and plateaus cover more than half of the state. The Colorado River has the lowest elevation in the state, at 70 feet. Arizona has a wonderful array of alpine hiking paths for those seeking an escalation. The peaks can get up to 12,637 feet from the river base at Humphreys Peak, the highest mountain pinnacle. Baldy Peak comes second at a height of 11,409 feet. This is followed by Escudilla Mountain at 10,886 feet and Mount Graham at 10,724 feet. All of these are on Brian’s hiking bucket list.
Read more about Brian Wilson Jones at his other website, brianwilsonjones.net.
