50plus Hiking, and Activities

Humanitarian aid groups provide water, food, first aid, and other essential supplies to migrants crossing the border in southern Arizona. Our goal is to reduce suffering for people making the difficult journey through the harsh Sonoran Desert. The Samaritans is one of those grassroots, volunteer-run humanitarian aid organizations.

Join me for a backcountry aid run from Sasabe, heading southeast along the border wall to the Samaritan Aid Camp. From there, we’ll make our way toward Arivaca by taking a shortcut four-wheeling.

This is a beautiful, remote part of southern Arizona, but it is also an active border region. There is always some uncertainty about what we may encounter. That could include migrants traveling through the area, law enforcement, armed civilian groups, or other activity connected to the border. Most trips are uneventful, but everyone joining should understand that this is not a controlled environment and unexpected situations are possible.

We are there to provide humanitarian aid, explore the desert, and stay out of anyone else’s way. We will use common sense, avoid confrontation, and change our route if anything feels unsafe.

Anyone with strong opinions about border security or immigration policy should see this part of Arizona firsthand. It is very different from reading about it or seeing it on the news.

Along the way, we’ll experience some spectacular desert country while helping maintain humanitarian aid supplies. If you enjoy remote roads, four-wheel-drive adventures, and doing something useful at the same time, this should be a memorable day.

We’ll finish with lunch in Arivaca or, depending on how the day unfolds, find a scenic spot and tailgate a picnic.

Come prepared for rough roads, remote country, and a little unpredictability.

Start your day with a brisk walk with me! Head out at 8:15am on Thursdays for this approximately 2.5-mile walk around and thru the park.
The traffic is a little heavy that time of the morning for dogs, so we can cut through the park and into the neighborhood. It is an interesting walk.

The trail is paved and inside the park. Generally considered easy, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. The park has a lot of interesting things to look at, depending on your schedule, we could take more time to explore a little more of the park off the trail.

We meet at the entrance on Country Club and Concert Rd- Ramada 17 located the the right of that entrance. I drive a white Jeep Wrangler (4-door) with a red Samaritans bumper sticker so look out for me!

This event is perfect for those over 50 looking to stay active, add to your step goals and meet like-minded individuals while taking in the sights.

There are homeless but they stay to themselves. Joel, a homeless young man who is normally at that Ramada will point you in the direction we went, if you are late.

Start your day with a brisk walk with me! Head out at 8:15am on Thursdays for this approximately 2.5-mile walk around and thru the park.
The traffic is a little heavy that time of the morning for dogs, so we can cut through the park and into the neighborhood. It is an interesting walk.

The trail is paved and inside the park. Generally considered easy, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. The park has a lot of interesting things to look at, depending on your schedule, we could take more time to explore a little more of the park off the trail.

We meet at the entrance on Country Club and Concert Rd- Ramada 17 located the the right of that entrance. I drive a white Jeep Wrangler (4-door) with a red Samaritans bumper sticker so look out for me!

This event is perfect for those over 50 looking to stay active, add to your step goals and meet like-minded individuals while taking in the sights.

There are homeless but they stay to themselves. Joel, a homeless young man who is normally at that Ramada will point you in the direction we went, if you are late.