Hiking Health: Hiking the Barefoot Trail in Flagstaff

Explore the intersection of hiking, science and conservation on the Barefoot Trail in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Learn how scientists from diverse fields and community volunteers use the outdoors as both a workplace and a pathway to healthier lifestyles, blending research with recreation in Arizona’s striking landscapes.

Dive into how citizen science projects help monitor ecosystems, document plant and animal life and collect valuable data supporting long-term environmental protection.

A special segment follows scientists tracking desert tortoises, revealing the careful methods used to study movement patterns, habitat needs and survival in a challenging environment.